Zoom!® Whitening

A Brighter Smile in Just One Visit

A pearly-white smile is beautiful to look at and can greatly improve self-confidence. Many people are choosing the Zoom!® Chairside Whitening System for fast, safe, and effective teeth whitening. Zoom!® combines the newest advances in dental technology with proven chemical formulas to ensure that your bleaching experience is painless and the results are satisfying.

Why Teeth Become Discolored

There are many reasons why teeth become stained or discolored, including tobacco use and drinking dark liquids such as red wine, coffee, tea, and cola. However, the natural aging process and prescription medication use can also cause yellowing and graying.

Why Choose Zoom!® Over Other Whitening Treatments?

There are literally hundreds of whitening treatments available in the marketplace, including take-home strips, bleaching toothpastes, and take-home whitening gels. Many take-home gels are ineffective and may not deliver the results you want.

Zoom!® offers many advantages over these other treatments, making it the preferred choice for patients who want dramatic, lasting results.

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How Zoom!® Works

Zoom!® is a bleaching process that lightens the dentin and enamel of your teeth. The gel contains a hydrogen peroxide component (25%), which is the active ingredient. When hydrogen peroxide is applied to the teeth, the peroxide component breaks down into tiny oxygen bubbles. It is these bubbles that eliminate yellowing and staining.

A mercury metal halide light is used to activate the gel and speed up the whitening process. This specialized light contains a unique infrared filter that works to reduce the amount of heat (and therefore sensitivity) on the surface of the teeth during the procedure. The internal structure of your teeth remains completely healthy and intact during and after the treatment.

As with any whitening system, the post-treatment results can vary according to the degree of staining and the condition of the teeth. A consultation with us prior to treatment will provide information about what kind of results Zoom!® can provide in your specific case. Zoom!® is only applied to healthy teeth and gums. If tooth decay or gum disease is an issue, these need to be controlled before the bleaching treatment is performed.

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What to Expect During Your Zoom!® Treatment

Prior to treatment, we will have a consultation where we outline the exact procedure. On treatment day, we will perform a deep cleaning (prophylaxis) to rid your teeth of any debris and plaque. Then, we will provide special eyewear to protect your eyes from the halide light, and splashguards to protect your clothing from the bleaching agent.

Here is what happens during your Zoom!® appointment:

• Cheek retractors will be placed to expose the entire surface of your teeth.
• Your gums will be painted or covered to reduce sensitivity.
• We will apply the whitening gel to your teeth.
• The halide light will then be applied to activate the gel. This specialized Zoom!® light can be positioned to work on all your teeth simultaneously.
• After 15 minutes, the gel will be removed from your teeth and your mouth will be rinsed.
• More gel will be applied for another 15 minutes.
• Again, the gel will be removed and your mouth will be thoroughly cleansed.
• The final treatment of gel will be applied for 15 minutes.
• The gel will be removed for the final time.

The entire treatment takes about 90 minutes from start to finish.

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Maintaining Your Bright Smile

The same external factors that caused the discoloration in the first place can quickly work their way back onto your teeth. For this reason, we recommend flossing once a day, thorough cleaning with anti-sensitivity toothpaste twice a day, and occasional retreatment with Zoom!® Weekender. These post-treatment measures will ensure that your smile stays at its whitest for a long time.

Important note: Women who are pregnant or lactating should not seek bleaching treatment. It is important to seek advice from us prior to beginning any bleaching treatment.