Teeth Whitening

ZOOM ADVANCED TEETH WHITENING
Our office offers Zoom Whitening!

WHAT IS ZOOM WHITENING?
Zoom chairside whitening is an advanced tooth whitening procedure. It is safe, effective, and fast. In only one visit your teeth will become dramatically whiter. The convenience of Zoom is perfect for anyone who wants immediate whiter teeth in just a two-hour procedure.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR WHITENING APPOINTMENT
The procedure is very simple. The first thing the dental assistant will do is take an impression of your teeth. This is done so that custom bleaching trays can be made for you to take home to use for touching up whitening. The assistant will then create a barrier in your mouth consisting of lip retractors, cotton, and liquid dam. This is all created to protect the gum tissue so that only the teeth are exposed.

The assistant will then apply the Zoom whitening gel which works in conjunction with the Zoom light to break up stains and discoloration. The gel is applied 4 times at 15-minute intervals. If you cannot go all 4 rounds that is okay, but if we stop early, we cannot continue.

At the beginning and end of the procedure we will take a shade of your teeth. This way you can see the difference. There is no way for us to be able to tell you how white your teeth will be at the end. Most Zoom patients see results from 6-8 shades lighter.

After you have completed Zoom, we recommend that you avoid eating or drinking anything that can stain your teeth for at least 24 hours. Examples of things to avoid would be coffee, red wine, tobacco, ketchup, or any other dark staining substances. By following these simple instructions after whitening is done, and with good oral home care, your teeth will be lighter than they were before. To keep your teeth looking their best, we recommend flossing, brushing twice a day and using your touch-up trays with Zoom take home gel (available at our office) for 2 weeks after whitening to ensure the most effective outcome for your new smile. After using for a consistent two weeks, you can use touch up trays as desired, such as once per month.