I traveled to Mexico and decided to get my teeth whitened with a laser. It cost $200, which was cheaper than in the US, and I liked the results. Still, the experience left me wondering if I was going ...

When used to activate bleaching gel, low-level laser energy increases the effectiveness of teeth whitening, according to a study in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry (June 15, 2011).

The popularity of teeth whitening procedures stimulated the development of professional teeth whitening technologies and OTC (over-the-counter) products. Discoloration and dental staining can happen ...

Recent advances in laser technology have opened promising avenues for the remineralisation of enamel and the prevention of dental caries, particularly in primary teeth. This approach harnesses highly ...

Though the enamel-safe Venus Visage teeth whitening pens (as in two pens for $15) don’t bear the Crest name, they certainly ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We all want brighter, whiter teeth — and we want them now. But professional teeth whitening can be ...

You can try to prevent it, but it’s inevitable: everyone’s teeth stain and yellow over time. Dark-colored foods and drinks are unavoidable in our diets, and genetics, thin enamel or poor oral hygiene ...

Brighten your pearly whites with these dentist-approved whitening strips, LED kits, toothpaste and more. By Khortlyn Cole If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on ...

Dental insurance typically doesn't cover cosmetic procedures, including teeth whitening. Learn what is covered and what your ...

Did you know that ancient Romans used urine as a teeth whitener? (Gross, but true.) Or that in 16th-century England, soot and charcoal were used to BLACKEN teeth to look like Queen Elizabeth I’s, ...

In a recent case, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that because North Carolina's dental board is mostly composed of dentists, the board is anticompetitive and does not have the authority to regulate ...

The author in Mexico after the procedure.Courtesy of the author. I traveled to Mexico and decided to get my teeth whitened with a laser. It cost $200, which was cheaper than in the US, and I liked the ...