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Information on Zoom Teeth Whitening

Due to the increased emphasis on brighter and whiter smiles, many products have flooded the market purporting to lighten the shade of your teeth. Some of these methods can be done at home over time or at your dentist's office. The Zoom! process is administered by a licensed dentist and it takes place in a dentist's office. While not everyone will see the same dramatic results, there is some information about the bleaching process that can help you decide if this is the right treatment for you.

  1. Significance

    • A combination of many factors makes people's teeth darken or become yellow over time. Occasionally, this is due to things out of your control such as aging and the original shade of your teeth. Other behaviors like smoking, drinking dark beverages and eating foods that stain your teeth play roles in the changing color of our teeth. The Zoom! whitening process claims to lighten your teeth by as many as eight shades.

    Time Frame

    • Patients are advised to undergo a regular, routine cleaning from their dentist before coming in for the Zoom! session. This usually takes fewer than 30 minutes. The actual Zoom! process begins with a quick preparation period where you are briefed on what will happen and what to expect. After the debriefing, the professionals whiten your teeth and you should be finished within an hour. The process can vary depending on how stained your teeth are and if you are bleaching one row or both.

    Prevention/Solution

    • The most common complaint heard regarding the Zoom! process is heightened teeth sensitivity. This eventually goes away after a few days. Patients who are considering undergoing this whitening process should brush with an antisensitivty toothpaste, such as Sensodyne, for a week prior to their Zoom! session.

    Cost

    • As with most dental procedures the price can vary. The cost fluctuates depending on the region in which you are receiving the treatment, if the doctor or a hygienist is performing the whitening process, how discolored your teeth are and if you are bleaching one or both rows of teeth. Most Zoom! treatments are under $1,000 with an average price of about $400.

    Considerations

    • How long the results last is different for each person. If you brush with a whitening toothpaste twice a day and floss routinely the results will last longer. However, if you regularly drink red wine and coffee and consume deeply colored foods like berries and tomato sauce, your white smile will lost some its brightness. Although generally, even with diet considerations, your teeth will stay lighter than they were before the treatment.

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