Zoom Teeth Whitening

What is Zoom Whitening?

Zoom Whitening is an in-office bleaching process that is known for its ability to quickly brighten teeth from the effects of discoloration. This cosmetic dentistry procedure lightens teeth and helps to remove stains and discoloration.

Young woman smiling after Zoom Whitening

How does it work?

The complete Zoom whitening procedure takes about one hour, but a preliminary evaluation and teeth cleaning is recommended prior to the treatment. Once the lips and gums are safely covered, the dentist will apply the patented Zoom hydrogen peroxide whitening gel.

Zoom incorporates a special light that penetrates the teeth to break up stains and discoloration. During the process, the patient is free to relax, watch TV or listen to music. The entire appointment takes approximately 2 hours.

smiling young man at the beach after Zoom Whitening

Improve Your Teeth’s Appearance

Zoom teeth whitening is one of the most popular treatments by both men and women alike because it can significantly improve the appearance of your teeth at much less cost and inconvenience than other techniques.

Yellow or stained teeth are a common problem most Americans will develop at some point in their lives but can remedy with proper treatment. Our teeth contain enamel, a porcelain-like surface that started out sparkling white. Tooth enamel is designed to protect the teeth from the effects of chewing, gnashing, trauma and acid attacks caused by sugar.

Over time, our enamel starts to hold stains within its pores and becomes more transparent and permits the yellow color of dentin, the tooth’s core material, to show through. As more stains and debris accumulate because of normal wear and tear and eating habits, the teeth develop a dull, lackluster appearance.

Why do I need teeth whitening?

Whitening procedures have effectively restored the smile of people with stained, dull, or discolored teeth. The darker tissue of your teeth, the dentin, can become exposed as the outer layer of enamel is worn away by the effects of aging or things like caffeine and tobacco.

Food particles are naturally attracted to a tooth’s enamel by a certain protein. Products like coffee and tea, berries and soy sauce are notorious for staining teeth. Over time, teeth actually become more absorbent and vulnerable to staining from food and other substances.

One type of stain–caused by traumatic injuries, medications and fluorosis–actually begins inside the tooth; brushing and flossing don’t help. Another type of stain–one that can be more easily attached by brushing, flossing and rinsing–is caused by external factors such as foods.

More and more people today are choosing tooth-whitening procedures to reverse the effects of aging and abuse from food and tobacco stains.

Zoom Whitening procedures effectively restore the smiles of people with stained, dull, or discolored teeth

Can’t I do it myself?

Some commercially available “whitening toothpastes” can be somewhat effective at removing stains and making teeth a few shades brighter. However, many of these products have abrasive substances that can actually wear away your tooth’s enamel.

Bleaching agents actually change the color of your teeth, but only are effective on certain types of stains. For example, bleaching agents have a difficult time removing brownish or grayish stains. These products also are not as effective on pitted or badly discolored teeth, or on restorations such as crowns, bridges, bonding and tooth-colored fillings (porcelain veneers or dental bonding may be more appropriate in this case).

Professional bleaching performed by our office is considered to be the most effective and safest method; done properly, tooth whitening can last as long as five years. Over-the-counter whitening systems are somewhat effective as long as they are monitored and directions followed closely.

Keep your smile in shape! Schedule an appointment today.

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