STORY CHALLENGE: LETTER “L”
LASER LIGHT
TEETH WHITENING KIOSK
On my recent trip to the mall I couldn’t believe my eyes. There it was in the middle of a busy mall, a man setting in a reclining chair with a laser light bar attached to his mouth for a teeth whitening procedure. I had to do a double take because it was the weirdest looking sight I had seen in the mall in a long time. I was a distance away and at first I wasn’t sure what I was seeing.
As a curious consumer, and someone who likes to gather information on the photos I take, I wanted to know how much the teeth whitening procedure costs. I found out it ranges from $50 to $99 and it’s guaranteed to whiten your teeth 4 shades lighter.
If you think these procedures are being done by dentists, think again. These kiosks are generally franchise owned, so they are not administered by dental professionals. They are not dentists, RDHs or RDAs, rather workers “dressed up” in medical garments to give people a false sense they are being treated by a dental professional. For $1000 you can buy a franchise, with equipment, and be ready to set up in a couple of days.
Is it safe? I suggest doing some research before giving in to the convenience. I have found out that some kiosk’s have been banned from malls in other states.
Technology has moved so fast in my lifetime that I can only imagine what it will be like when my youngest grandchildren are young adults. Brushing with tooth bushes to laser treatments, what is next? I wonder.
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BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Francine In Retirement 
totally bizarre! and in a mall???
Lucid Gypsy - September 18, 2012 at 1:47 am |
Yes Gilly, this was being done in the middle of the mall. Can you imagine?
fgassette - September 20, 2012 at 6:37 am |
I also saw this in one of your malls. Very weird indeed. This isn’t something I would have done in the public eye. Great capture, Francine. 🙂
adinparadise - September 18, 2012 at 4:13 am |
Thanks Ad. I would never do this either.
fgassette - September 20, 2012 at 6:37 am |
Great post, Francine. My goodness, I wouldn’t trust that at all.
I remember when, as a child, SHOE STORES WERE TAKING XRAYS OF PEOPLE’S FEET! Just because someone is ‘doing it’ doesn’t mean it is safe!
sharechair - September 18, 2012 at 6:17 am |
Thank you for your comment Sharechair. I don’t remember the feet xrays.
fgassette - September 20, 2012 at 6:39 am |
That’s a great photo for this challenge! Wow! You would never find me in that chair! 🙂
Paulette
pbus1 - September 18, 2012 at 7:42 am |
Me either Paulette. Too much exposure.
fgassette - September 20, 2012 at 6:40 am |
Reminds me of the story my mom used to tell of being left to play with the foot x-ray machine in the shoe department. X-ray machines were used to see if your shoes fit correctly. They were there for the public and mom liked to look at how the bones in her feet moved when she wiggled her toes.
Mary Louise Eklund - September 18, 2012 at 8:28 am |
Very interesting. I don’t remember the shoe store x-rays. Thanks for a little bit of history.
fgassette - September 20, 2012 at 6:42 am |
I’m not sure I would be willing to put my teeth through this. I want them with me for years to come. Some people are pretty trusting or they really want white teeth.
TBM - September 18, 2012 at 10:06 am |
I’ma ditto on this thought. You can’t really blame those who would get on that seat. Looks interesting …. But I think I’ll pass. I’ll just use my 50 – 100 for traveling. 😀
rommel - September 18, 2012 at 10:28 am |
I feel the same. Thanks for your comments.
fgassette - September 20, 2012 at 6:43 am
Looks and seems a little scary. 🙂 ..Great picture!
Faithrises - September 18, 2012 at 10:50 am |
Thanks Faith. I thought it looked scary as well.
fgassette - September 20, 2012 at 6:43 am |
I remember playing with the shoe x-ray machine and wondering now, all these years later, whether it was safe. No way I would do that now, and definitely not the laser on the teeth treatment. I didn’t even know they did that! Thanks for enlightening our minds about the lightening of the teeth, Francine!
wordsfromanneli - September 18, 2012 at 11:01 am |
Thank you. I would not trust using this machine either. I thought it was amazing seeing it in a mall.
fgassette - September 20, 2012 at 6:46 am |
Wow. I’ve never heard of this before.
Tuxedo Sophisticated Cat - September 18, 2012 at 12:33 pm |
I hadn’t either until I saw it for myself.
fgassette - September 20, 2012 at 6:47 am |
I would certainly worry about safety. Great photo.
Northern Narratives - September 18, 2012 at 1:15 pm |
Thanks for commenting. I don’t know the safety records yet. Records say it is too soon to tell yet.
fgassette - September 20, 2012 at 6:48 am |
Incredible! He must be preparing for a romantic date 😆
Madhu - September 18, 2012 at 1:17 pm |
You may be right Madhu. I think also some men may do it to pass the time while waiting for wives or girlfriends to complete their shopping.
fgassette - September 20, 2012 at 6:50 am |
Oh wow, a lot to think about here. That is indeed a scary thought – having your teeth tinkered with by paraprofessionals.
Myra GB - September 18, 2012 at 10:01 pm |
That is insane! I’ve never seen anything like it — could be because I do not frequent malls. 🙂 Great capture, Francine.
God Bless You!
Lady Deidre - September 18, 2012 at 11:18 pm |
Thanks Lady Deidre. I think it is insane as well. Be blessed as well.
fgassette - September 20, 2012 at 6:52 am |
This looks like something out of a sci-fi movie! Not something I would expect to see at a mall. Thanks for sharing 🙂
happysherlock - September 19, 2012 at 2:31 am |
My thoughts exactly. At first I was not sure what I was seeing.
fgassette - September 20, 2012 at 6:53 am |
I can’t imagine having something like this done in full view of any and everyone.
cynkingfeeling - September 19, 2012 at 2:47 pm |
Me either. But there it was, clear as day, in the middle of the mall.
fgassette - September 20, 2012 at 6:54 am |
Looks painful. As for safety…I will only trust a dentist. Plus…a mall is a place to shop not for dental hygiene. Oh, well times do change. Great post!
island traveler - September 21, 2012 at 11:12 am |
Thanks for your comment. Times are changing to fast for me.
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fgassette - September 21, 2012 at 11:21 am |
I would be afraid to use this laser light procedure – though I could need it
frizztext - September 21, 2012 at 1:19 pm |
I would be afraid as well. Thanks for your opinion.
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fgassette - September 21, 2012 at 2:14 pm |
What a great shot! This looks like a scene from some sci-fi thriller, Francine.
ChgoJohn - September 22, 2012 at 12:50 am |
Whoa! This blog looks just like my old one! It’s on a totally different topic but it has pretty much the same page layout and design. Wonderful choice of colors!
zahnpasta für weiße zähne - September 29, 2012 at 10:16 am |