Zoom!® teeth whitening is an effective professional dental treatment that whitens teeth to give patients a beautiful white smile. With treatment, your teeth could look several shades lighter. Here are some frequently asked questions about Zoom teeth whitening.
What is Zoom!® teeth whitening?
Zoom!® teeth whitening is a bleaching process that lightens the discoloration of teeth’s enamel and dentin. It uses a special designed peroxide gel and a light for maximum results.
How long does Zoom!® teeth whitening take?
The complete treatment takes a little less than an hour including preparation time and the bleaching procedure.
How does the Zoom!® teeth whitening process work?
Zoom!® teeth whitening uses a light activated whitening gel that contains hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is activated by the Zoom!® light which causes oxygen to enter the tooth enamel and dentin and bleaches the colored stains while leaving the structure of the tooth unchanged. The average improvement seen by Zoom!® teeth whitening patients is up to eight shades lighter.
What is the Zoom!® teeth whitening procedure like?
It is similar to a cleaning; patients recline comfortably and can watch television or listen to music while the dentist applies the treatment.
How long do Zoom!® teeth whitening results last?
With proper dental care after the Zoom!® treatment your teeth will always be lighter than they were before. To maintain maximum results long after the treatment touchup gels are available from your dentist in a professional strength formula.
Is Zoom!® teeth whitening safe?
Clinical studies have shown that Zoom!® teeth whitening is safe and effective for the majority of patients. Zoom!® whitening is one of the safest whitening procedures available for adults but is not recommended for children under 13.
Are there any side effects to the Zoom!® teeth whitening treatment?
The most common side effect to Zoom!® teeth whitening is sensitivity during the treatment. Occasionally some patients experience a minor tingling sensation immediately after the procedure but these side effects do not last long.
Who will benefit from Zoom!® teeth whitening?
Almost anyone can benefit from Zoom!® teeth whitening but results will vary from person to person depending on what type of stains they have on their teeth and their level of discoloration. The Zoom!® teeth whitening treatment may not be as effective for some patients as it is for others and your
cosmetic dentist can determine what type of results you can expect.
For more information on Zoom!® teeth whitening as well as
Invisalign®,
dental implants (implant dentistry),
porcelain veneers,
dental bridges and crowns, and more, we encourage you to visit our
cosmetic dentistry office in Abilene, Texas.