About Zoom!® Teeth Whitening
Zoom!® teeth whitening is the latest teeth whitening procedure performed by cosmetic dentists to brighten your smile by changing the color of your teeth. This 90-minute procedure utilized chemical solutions and gel activated by a special heat lamp. The heat from the special lamp activates the gel speeding up the whitening process. It also is said to change the structure of the teeth during the treatment. Dentists who perform this procedure say that your teeth will be 10 shades lighter following the treatment.
Not everyone can have this treatment. The patient's suitability is determined during the initial consultation. Pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding are automatically excluded from this treatment. Those undergoing chemotherapy or have a sensitivity to light in general are advised to seek other procedures. In fact, any medication, over the counter or prescribed that makes you sensitive to light may disqualify you from Zoom!® teeth whitening. There are alternative options if your dentist advises against the Zoom!® teeth whitening treatment.
Zoom!® teeth whitening procedures will not harm your dentures or veneers or crowns if you wear them. Zoom!® only works on natural teeth so your veneers and crowns will stay the same color after the Zoom!® treatment. Some people report having immediate results while others say they must undergo several treatments. This depends heavily on just how stained or how dark your teeth are. If they are not too bad then one treatment may do it. However, a person who drinks several cups of coffee a day may need many treatments to eradicate the coffee stains on their enamel.
It is difficult to say how long the treatment will last. It is not a permanent fix and most patients find they need touch-up visits six month to a year later. All cosmetic dentists who use this procedure prescribe at home maintenance for each patient. Following the dentist’s instructions will cause the results to last a long time between touch-ups.
And as with all cosmetic treatments, the cost is subjective and varies according to city in America. It is necessary to research your dentists before committing to a procedure. Sometimes the dentist one floor down can offer a better price and greater expertise and experience. You need to take your time making the decision. You also need to check out your dental insurance policy to determine if the company will pay for any or part of your treatments. Ask the dentist, he probably has financial arrangements with a local lending firm that will float you the money in order to have the procedure done.
To learn more about teeth whitening as well as dental implants, porcelain veneers, Invisalign® invisible braces, and full smile makeover treatment, it is important to visit our Pompano Beach and Coconut Creek cosmetic dentistry offices.