subject: Zoom! In-office And Take Home Whitening For Optimal Teeth Whitening Results [print this page] We all want a sparkling white smile, but time and what we eat or drink can leave us with dark or yellow teeth instead. This is because teeth absorb the colors of what comes into contact with them - especially red wine, cola, and coffee, as well as smoking. The good news is that today there is an array of dental products and procedures available that can help restore your yellow teeth to their original color.
Whitening treatments are designed to get your smile looking its best, having effectively restored the smiles of people with stained, dull, or discolored teeth for many years. Tooth whitening from a dental professional is one of the quickest and most cost-effective cosmetic dental procedures available to improve the look of your teeth. From in-office Zoom! whitening to take-home whitening kits, your dentist in La Cruces can help you whiten your smile.
Zoom! Provides Fast Whitening Results
Zoom! whitening is a bleaching process that is widely used around the world to lighten discoloration of enamel and dentin. The Zoom! in-office tooth whitening procedure uses the Zoom! Advanced Power Chairside Lamp to activate the 25 percent hydrogen peroxide whitening, which is said to accelerate the bleaching process. As the hydrogen peroxide is broken down, oxygen enters the enamel and dentin to bleach the stained substances, leaving the structure of the tooth unchanged.
The complete Zoom! whitening procedure takes less than an hour, but a regular teeth cleaning is recommended before your whitening session to provide the best results. Your whitening procedure begins with a short preparation to cover your lips and gums, leaving the teeth exposed. Your dentist will then apply the Zoom! hydrogen peroxide whitening gel, which works together with the Zoom! light to penetrate the teeth and break up the stains and discoloration.
The Zoom! gel will remain in place for 15 minutes while the light is activated. During this time you can sit back and relax while the Zoom! gel whitens your smile. The gel is applied for three 15 minute sessions of light activation, for a total treatment time of 45 minutes.
Whiten Your Smile at Home with Take-Home Whitening Kits
When used as directed, dentist-dispensed take-home whitening trays and strips can produce dramatically whiter teeth over the course of treatment. The key reason to at-home whitening success is their ongoing use and the fact that only small amounts of bleach remain within the tooth structure for up to 36 hours. When a new dose of bleach is applied to a tooth that is retaining the previous day's peroxide, the effect is greater.
Even though you can get over-the-counter whiteners without a dentist's recommendation, if you over-use them or use them incorrectly, they can harm your tooth enamel and irritate your gum tissue. Over-bleaching can also produce an undesirable bluish hue, chalky whiteness, or uneven results. Supervision by your dentist can help prevent these problems.
No matter what teeth whitening method you choose, it is a good idea to talk to your dentist before you start treatment. Your dentist in Las Cruces, NM can evaluate your discoloration and help determine how well whitening might work.
