Our in-office Zoom teeth whitening system allows patients to achieve dramatic whitening results with a minimal time investment. Zoom is one of the best known and most effective professional whitening systems on the market. You can expect to leave our office with significantly whiter teeth after a single appointment that lasts an hour and a half. The procedure is completely non-invasive and can eliminate or substantially lighten even the most persistent stains and discoloration. Proper oral home care and regular dental cleanings are recommended to maintain results. What is the Zoom whitening process like? After first protecting your lips and gums, we carefully coat your teeth with the whitening gel. The gel is activated with the Zoom laser and we begin the first fifteen minute session. We will remove and reapply the gel several times during your treatment, aiming for three to four rounds. Once complete, your teeth will likely be several shades whiter. Afterwards, it will take the new shade of your teeth forty eight hours to settle. During this time window, your teeth are more vulnerable to staining, and so it’s recommended to avoid very strongly colored foods and beverages (think red wine, tomato sauce, black coffee.) As the whitening chemical continues to travel deeper into the tooth, we often see patients’ teeth attain an even whiter shade after this two day period. Why do I need a dental checkup before teeth whitening? Before performing tooth whitening, we must make sure you don’t have signs of active gum disease, untreated tooth decay, or dental restorations that are leaking or crumbling. Broken fillings and untreated dental disease allow the teeth whitening gel to penetrate your teeth more deeply than is desirable, potentially causing sensitivity and tooth pain. Also please note that existing dental restorations like crowns, bridges, veneers, and composite bonding will not change color during teeth whitening, a fact that should be considered beforehand. Whitening is also not suitable for pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding.
