The Effectiveness of Zoom Whitening
When you discuss teeth whitening, your dental provider will likely recommend:
Have your teeth cleaned to remove topical stain and plaque that has formed since your last dental visit.
Undergo a dental exam to ensure that you are a good candidate for teeth whitening. Any prior cosmetic work will be identified; teeth whitening will not impact porcelain.
At your whitening appointment, soft oral tissues will be protected, leaving only your teeth exposed. Gel will be applied to teeth and the Zoom light will expedite whitening. The powerful whitening agents are heat activated allowing oxygen to penetrate the enamel to break down stain.
Most patients will undergo this process three times during the whitening appointment lasting for fifteen minutes each time. Once completed, a solution designed to ease sensitivity is applied to teeth. Prior to whitening, a snapshot of your tooth shade was taken allowing you to see how effective Zoom was in eliminating stains and discoloration.
A take home touch up kit will be provided as well as instructions for keeping your new smile bright.
Maintaining Your New Smile
There are many reasons why your teeth became dull and/or stained. Some are more preventable than others.
Consumables … coffee, tea, red wine, cola, many fruits and berries, tomato based and dark sauces … these are just a few of the things known to stain dentition. Either limit them or in the case of cold beverages, use a straw to allow liquids to bypass teeth.
Lifestyle habits … such as smoking and tobacco use. These products are doing more than staining your teeth. Tobacco users are much more likely to develop gum disease leading to the potential for tooth loss.
Ineffective oral hygiene … make sure you are brushing and flossing daily. Visit our team at Aesthetic Dental Partners every six months for cleaning and dental exam.
