subject: Experience Faster Whitening Results With Zoom! [print this page] Over time, our teeth can become discolored for a variety of reasons including our natural aging process, lifestyle choices and even childhood medications or wearing braces. The good news is that you can now get a whiter, brighter smile that lets you look as young and great as you feel. If you are happy with the shape of your teeth, then whitening your teeth might be just what you are looking for. Just as each smile is unique for each individual, so are the whitening results. For this reason, your dentist in El Paso offers in-office whitening with Zoom! and take-home whitening kits, as well.
Zoom! Whitening - Explore the Benefits
Zoom whitening is a bleaching process that uses the Zoom Advanced Power Chair-side Lamp, which is said to accelerate the bleaching process by activating the 25 percent hydrogen peroxide whitening. As hydrogen peroxide is broken down, oxygen enters the enamel and dentin to bleach the stains gathered on your teeth, leaving the structure of your tooth unchanged.
Before deciding if Zoom in-office teeth whitening is for you, your dentist will examine your teeth and gums to ensure proper oral health. In addition, your dentist will talk to you about proper oral hygiene and lifestyle habits in order to determine if you will benefit from whitening. The complete Zoom whitening procedure can take less than an hour to complete.
The procedure begins with preparation of your lips and gums, leaving only your teeth exposed. Your dentist will then apply the Zoom hydrogen peroxide whitening gel, which works with the Zoom light to penetrate the teeth and break up the discoloration of your teeth. Results will be immediate, so you will no longer have to wait weeks to see your teeth transform.
Professional Take-Home Whitening Trays
Take-home whitening kits prescribed by your dentist are a highly effective and convenient way to achieve a whiter smile on your own time. When you choose this method of whitening, your dentist will take impressions of your teeth to create custom-fit trays for your unique bite. Once the whitening trays have been fabricated in the dental lab, your dentist will provide you with detailed instructions for dispensing the whitening gel and wearing the trays.
Over-the-counter products can lead to overuse, and overuse may be harmful. Without a custom-fit tray, it will also be difficult for the whitening agent to whiten all areas of your teeth. The solutions provided with store-bought kits can be very weak, thus producing poor results, or very strong and dangerous to use or digest.
Your El Paso cosmetic dentist is the expert in cosmetic dentistry and whitening, so you will always receive the most comprehensive, safe and quality care when you choose your dentist's services over over-the-counter treatments. Zoom and take-home whitening procedures are not for everyone, but your dentist will help in determining the appropriate treatment plan.
