Quick and Easy Teeth Whitening from Midtown Dentistry
Whether you decide to whiten your teeth at home or the Midtown Dentistry Houston office, the procedure is easy.
The Zoom! teeth whitening procedure begins with a trained dental assistant taking impressions of your teeth at the Houston office for bleaching trays you can use to make touch ups at home (if you don’t want to worry about teeth whitening at home, you can skip this step).
Next, you will look at a variety of teeth shades to determine which one best matches your teeth. A retractor is then placed in your mouth, and a liquid is applied to your gums to prevent sensitivity.
You will need to put on protective eye wear, and as you lie in a reclined position, the dental assistant shines the light onto your teeth, activating the teeth whitening gel.
After 20 minutes, the light shuts off and you will rest for several minutes with the light off and the teeth whitening gel in place. This process is repeated twice.
The Entire procedure takes just over one hour. A five-minute fluoride treatment completes the procedure (we recommend a cleaning prior to the actual Zoom! Whitening session).
When the final cycle is complete, you can look in the mirror and admire your new, bright white smile.
Is Teeth Whitening Safe?
Clinical studies and research indicate that tooth whitening is safe under the supervision of your Houston dentist. Many dentists believe teeth whitening to be the safest cosmetic dental procedure available.
As with any tooth whitening product, Zoom! is not recommended for children under 13 years of age and pregnant or lactating women.
How does the Zoom! In-Office System work?
The Zoom! light-activated whitening gel’s active ingredient is Hydrogen Peroxide. As Hydrogen Peroxide is broken down, oxygen enters the enamel and dentin, bleaching any colored substance while keeping the structure of the tooth unchanged. The Zoom! light aids in activating the Hydrogen Peroxide and helps it penetrate the surface of the tooth.
The Zoom! Teeth Whitening System does not hurt. During the procedure, patients can actually watch television or listen to music. Many fall asleep.
Some people experience temporary increased tooth sensitivity to cold during treatment. These symptoms disappear within 1-3 days after interruption or completion of the treatment.
How long does Zoom! Take-Home Whitening take?
The Zoom! take-home gel is designed to be worn between four and eight hours per application. Your Houston dentist at Midtown Dentistry will advise you on how long you should wear each application.
A recent study showed that you can achieve an average improvement of six shades after just three nights of use. Your dentist will help you determine how many applications are right for you.
The main difference between the Take-Home and In-Office teeth whitening systems is that you use the Zoom! Take-Home Teeth Whitening System in the convenience of your own home over a few nights. The Zoom! In-Office Teeth Whitening System is performed entirely in the office.
The Midtown Dentistry office has been a leading research partner with Discus Dental, the owner of the Zoom! Teeth Whitening System. Our dentists have conducted many of the clinical trials of bleaching, and bring you this experience to provide the highest level of success.