Zoom® Teeth Whitening FAQs

Many people want to have an in-office Zoom® teeth whitening treatment simply because of its incomparable effectiveness. There are available teeth whitening products on the market, but this in-office procedure is more potent. The procedure is quick and easy. If you want to know more about Zoom teeth whitening, here are some FAQs and the answers to them.

How does the procedure go?

The dentist will check the patient’s teeth first. This will provide the baseline color of the patient’s teeth. The dentist will place a type of insulating material over the soft tissues of the mouth. This material will protect the soft tissues during the teeth bleaching process. The dentist will cover the dental surfaces with a whitening gel.

An activating light will shine over the patient’s teeth. This light exposure will last for about 15 minutes. Then, the dentist will remove the gel and apply a layer of fluoride to the teeth. The dentist will repeat this process about three times. A Zoom teeth whitening session lasts for about an hour and a half.

Is Zoom painful?

This is a painless procedure. There could be some minor discomfort in some patients because of mild tooth sensitivity. This often goes away the same day after the procedure. The sensitivity in the tooth may already be occurring in the patient’s teeth even before the Zoom treatment. The procedure likely triggers this sensitivity in some patients. Letting the doctor know about this dental condition before the procedure will help regulate the bleaching solution’s strength better.

What are the restrictions after Zoom?

The teeth become more porous after Zoom teeth whitening. Being mindful of what foods and drinks to consume after the procedure will help maintain the results of the treatment. Avoiding pasta, coffee, soy sauce, berries, soda, and juices will prevent teeth from re-staining. Staying away from nicotine consumption will keep teeth white as well. The first two days after the treatment will be vital. Brushing right after eating will help maintain the results.

Can the patient prevent staining after Zoom?

Teeth are porous. There will always be a constant fight against dental staining after the Zoom treatment. Maintaining the whiteness of teeth is important. The dentist will provide the patient with take-home teeth whitening trays with the dentist’s formulation.

The patient can have touch-ups at home if stains start to form. Going to the dentist for regular dental cleanings can also help remove the minor dental staining. Quitting smoking can avoid dental staining. Brushing teeth more often can also help keep teeth white.

Do teeth need cleaning before Zoom?

The dentist needs to clean the teeth as much as possible. Debris, plaque, and dental calculus will block the teeth whitening process. These buildups will cause uneven whitening. Professional dental cleaning results in mild sensitivity. Having the Zoom treatment right after the cleaning will result in even more sensitivity. Scheduling Zoom within the week of the dental cleaning will prevent dental pain.

Zoom teeth whitening gives optimal results after just one dental visit

Dental staining is a common problem. Over-the-counter products for whitening teeth are not that effective at all. That is why most patients resort to Zoom. Seeing your dentist can determine if you are a good candidate for this in-office teeth whitening treatment.

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