Zoom Teeth Whitening: What Happens Before, During and After Treatment?

Zoom teeth whitening can help you have a brighter smile. A cosmetic dentist near you will have an initial consultation with you first. Then the dentist might clean your teeth. Read on to learn more about this process.

Before Zoom teeth whitening

Before a patient gets Zoom teeth whitening, the cosmetic dentist will consult with the patient and conduct an oral examination. This can help the dentist see if the teeth and gums have good health. The dentist will also talk to the patient about the patient’s lifestyle and oral hygiene habits. This can help the dentist determine if the patient will benefit from the Zoom teeth whitening treatment.

The dentist will talk to the patient to determine if the patient will be undergoing other cosmetic treatments. For example, if a patient is getting veneers, it is a good idea to have whitening done first. Because veneers cannot be whitened, having whitening done after veneers can result in a color difference. If a patient has braces, the cosmetic dentist will most likely recommend that the patient wait until the braces are removed before having Zoom teeth whitening.

During Zoom teeth whitening

A cosmetic dentist may recommend that patients have a teeth cleaning before having the whitening procedure. This can help the results to be more even. The Zoom teeth whitening procedure takes less than an hour after the teeth have been properly cleaned. To begin, the dentist will cover the lips and gums to protect them from the whitening solution. The teeth will be left exposed.

The dentist can then apply the Zoom teeth whitening gel, which contains hydrogen peroxide. This will work with the Zoom light to be activated. This process will break up stains on the teeth as well as remove the discoloration. The dentist will leave this gel in place on the teeth for 15 minutes while the light is on. Patients will be able to watch television, listen to music or just relax during this time. There will be a total of three 15-minute sessions. The treatment time will be a total of 45 minutes.

After Zoom teeth whitening

After the procedure, the dentist will apply a fluoride gel or paste to the teeth that will work to reduce any sensitivity. The dentist will give the patient a Zoom kit to use at home that can be used to touch up the results. The kit will contain whitening trays that have been custom-fitted to the patient’s mouth. The dentist will show the patient the right way to use these kits.

Patients may need to avoid some beverages or foods to help maintain results. For example, the dentist may recommend that patients avoid red wine, tea or instant coffee, which can all stain the teeth. Tobacco can also stain the teeth.

Visit a cosmetic dentist near you

Before getting a teeth-whitening treatment, you should consult with a cosmetic dentist near you. The Zoom whitening procedure only takes about 45 minutes. Patients can expect to spend some time maintaining results. Contacting a dentist can help you get whiter teeth.

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