What is the Zoom Teeth Method?

--Zoom Teeth Whitening, Also called Laser Teeth Whitening

Lately with shows like Extreme Makeover and 10 Years Younger, Zoom whitening which is a laser whitening system has become extremely popular.  The process is a very simple one at that.  Zoom teeth whitening system works by bleaching the enamel and dentin that is discoloured.  Teeth become stained for due to a number of factors the most commonly are aging and consuming tooth staining products such as tea, coffee, cola, red wine and tobacco, etc.  Also medications such as tetracycline, certain antibiotics or an excess of fluoride can cause teeth to stain.

            The Zoom teeth whitening procedure takes very little time which is so fascinating to most patients.  The entire procedure is about one hour in length!!!  First off a member of the dental team applies a protective gel barrier on the lips and gums.  This eliminates the whitening gel touching the soft tissue and causing chemical burns.  Next, the specially formulated Zoom teeth whitening gel is applied to the teeth and the Zoom laser light is then directed to the teeth.  This procedure occurs in three 15-minute sessions to total 45 minutes of bleaching time. 

            The Zoom teeth whitening gels active ingredient is hydrogen peroxide.  It produces little oxygen bubbles that get absorbed into the enamel and dentin of the teeth.  These bubbles bleach out any organic (living) material inside the tooth, therefore whitening it.  The reasoning behind the special light is that it activates the whitening gel and speeds up the entire process by 25-30%. 

            Usually during and after the procedure there are no adverse effects, but in rare instances things do happen.  The most common side effect is sensitivity to the teeth.  This is very common and is resolved when you completely stop the whitening process and also by using a sensitive teeth desensitizer uk.  The other symptom is a slight tingling of the teeth when the product is being activated.  This is due to the minor heat that the light emits.  It will dissipate after the procedure is completed.

           In using the Zoom teeth whitening system results last from 9-12 months and then just a touch up for a couple of nights with a home kit is all you need.  It is strongly recommended that you also bush and floss twice daily and continue with regular dental hygiene appointments to keep you teeth and gums in perfect condition. 

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