subject: Zoom In On An Unforgettable Smile [print this page] Modern dentistry offers many options to beautify your smile and retain a youthful appearance. Teeth whitening is one of the most sought after procedures that require less time at the dentist and creates an instant enhancement to the smile.
Do you desire to make your smile the most unforgettable attribute? Has discoloration and stains impeded the natural color of your teeth and impaired the attractiveness of your smile? Certain lifestyle habits such as smoking, red wine, coffee and tea tend to have long term teeth discoloration effects. In addition, certain types of strong medications, such as tetracycline, tend to cause discoloration of teeth.
According to the American Dental Association there are various types of teeth whitening techniques available from in-office procedures to at-home procedures as well as non-dental whitening procedures offered in beauty salons. Teeth whitening are popularly sought procedures to boost the appearance of an individual" s smile.One of the recommendations of the American Dental Association is to have a dentist evaluate the teeth first to choose the most appropriate whitening procedure for each individual. While there are home-based whitening procedures that can be bought over the counter, the accepted opinion is that teeth-whitening conducted in-clinic by a professional gives better results and the effect lasts longer. Furthermore, in-clinic whitening procedures are safer because they include the application of a protective layer on the gums to keep the soft tissue from receiving possible burns.
There are several light induced teeth whitening techniques which are popularly referred to as laser-whitening. One of the latest whitening techniques is the Zoom! whitening system which is a light activated teeth whitening procedure that is known to provide quick and effective whitening results. The technique is known to use about 32% of Hydrogen Peroxide gel thatis activated by applying a powerful ultraviolet ray of light at a high wavelength. Generally a Zoom! whitening session takes about 45 minutes of treatment time in-clinic where the light is applied onto the gel covered teeth in between intervals and the total treatment only requires one such session. The average cost for a Zoom! whitening treatment ranges generally between $350 - $400 and the location of the dental clinic also determines the cost.
Some patients who received Zoom! whitening treatmentshave testified that the advanced treatment gives fast effects that are also long lasting; as a result, the relatively high treatment cost is worth the investment, considering the long term results. The long lasting effects of the whitening treatment will further be ensured by good oral hygiene practice and the use of whitening toothpaste and whitening strips.
