Coffee. Tea. Wine. Berries. Some of the best things in life come with a cost: discolored teeth. Even if you are diligent about brushing, it’s nearly impossible to avoid teeth staining. As you get older, the more likely discolorations are to show up on your teeth, as years of enjoying your favorite foods and drinks leave their mark. The desire for whiter teeth is one of the most common reasons that people seek cosmetic dentistry treatment.
The good news about teeth whitening is that it can be accomplished quickly and effectively with Zoom teeth whitening. This in-office procedure gets you whiter teeth fast—much faster than anything you can purchase over-the-counter. Of course, patients often have questions about what to expect when they are considering this whitening treatment. Here, we answer some of the questions we hear the most.
There are multiple kinds of teeth whitening treatments, but they all essentially work in one of two ways. The first way is using a bleaching treatment to change your teeth color. Bleaching treatments may include hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide, and they can be applied at your dentist’s office or at home using a gel in a custom-made dental tray. Over-the-counter teeth whitening strips always use a bleaching ingredient.
The second way is using a physical or chemical process to remove stains. Whitening toothpastes work in this way. They have mild abrasives plus chemicals to remove stains as you brush. When you go for a dental cleaning, the polishing that the hygienist does works in a similar way, using an abrasive cleanser to break up stains on your teeth.
Zoom is a bleaching treatment that combines the power of a bleaching agent with a special light that activates the whitening gel for fast results. During the procedure, your dentist will apply the whitening gel to your teeth, and then the light from an activating lamp will be shined directly on your teeth. The light and gel are left in place for 15 minutes, and then the cycle is repeated, for a total of three applications of gel and light. After the treatment, you can expect your smile to be several shades lighter. You will receive some trays for home use to continue the lightening process.
Zoom teeth whitening takes a total of 45 minutes. After this treatment, your teeth will be dramatically lighter. You will use trays at home to preserve your results and to achieve even more whitening. Your dentist will tell you how long you should wear the trays, based on your personal needs. Zoom teeth whitening touch-ups and a speedier treatment called Zoom QuickPro will deliver results in 30 minutes. This Zoom treatment can whiten your teeth up to four shades.
Almost everyone can get teeth whitening safely, but your dentist is the only one who can tell you for sure if whitening treatments are right for you. There are multiple factors to consider when you are deciding to get whitening, including tooth sensitivity and the depth of your stains.
Whitening treatments tend to temporarily increase sensitivity, so if you already have an issue with sensitive teeth, then teeth whitening could exacerbate those symptoms. The good news about Zoom teeth whitening is that it is generally not associated with increased sensitivity, so it can be a good option for people who are struggling with that issue but want whiter teeth. Your dentist can help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
If you have severe staining or stains that have penetrated deep into your enamel, such as stains caused by smoking or certain medications, then whitening may not always give you the results you want. In these cases, your dentist may recommend veneers or another cosmetic dentistry treatment instead.
Whitening treatments generally do not work on veneers, crowns, or any other kind of restoration. Your dentist will help you decide if your whitening treatment will make your restoration stand out too much in your smile to get the look that you want. If there is a concern about matching colors, then your dentist may recommend replacing your veneers or crown. This will ensure that you get seamless results from your treatment.
Teeth whitening is usually considered to be safe for teens over the age of 14. Before that, their teeth might not be developed quite enough. One of the great things about Zoom—which has been used successfully and safely by teens—is that it is done under the supervision of a dentist. That means that the dentist can make a decision about teeth whitening that is personalized to your teen’s specific needs and monitor your teen throughout the process.
The next step to getting the whiter teeth you want with the Zoom teeth whitening system is to make an appointment at the dental office of Pearl Zadeh DDS. We’re accepting new patients with PPO insurance for general and cosmetic dentistry in Woodland Hills. Contact us today to schedule an appointment for a consultation with Pearl Zadeh DDS. Dial (818) 672-1071 to make an appointment today.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_btn title=”Schedule a consultation today!” style=”3d” color=”purple” size=”lg” align=”center” css_animation=”fadeInUp” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdentistinwoodlandhills.com%2Fcontact-us%2F|title:Contact%20us%20for%20insurance%20questions||”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row img_link_large=”” css=”.vc_custom_1518596303503{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm” css=”.vc_custom_1518589481121{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_empty_space][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/0AZ3Bh0oN2k” el_width=”70″ align=”center” css_animation=”fadeIn”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gmaps link=”#E-8_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” size=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]