Laser teeth whitening with zoom
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Whether for aesthetic or other reasons, it is increasingly common to want to have a perfect, white, and bright smile. All this can be achieved thanks to the advances in technology in dentistry. Now there are several procedures that help improve our smiles.
Currently, there are two very common and widely-used procedures to lighten the teeth; both must be performed in the office by Oxnard dentists. The two treatments act in a similar way, but some aspects make them different.
Compared to whitening done at home with whitening strips, the two most commonly used in-office treatments are laser and Zoom teeth whitening, similar procedures requiring the use of a whitening agent endorsed by the American Dental Association. It comes in the form of a gel that with the help of light-emitting equipment, helps the substance penetrate the tooth enamel to remove stains from the tooth surface while lightening the teeth. For example, laser teeth whitening requires the application of a laser light that interacts with the gel, causing a reaction called oxidation.
Laser teeth whitening can last approximately one hour per session since the treatment is more indicated in cases where only one, two, or a few teeth are darker than the others. Therefore, the treatment will only be performed on those teeth with the application of the gel and the light done on each of them independently, making the time in the office longer.
On the other hand, if you are looking to improve the color of all your teeth at the same time, it is advisable to have Zoom teeth whitening since the gel and the light will be applied on all your teeth at the same time.
Many people notice the results of both whitening methods after the first appointment; however, how long these results last will depend on patient care after treatment since the teeth are usually more susceptible to staining. Many times they stain again after a while, so it will be necessary to schedule other sessions after a certain time to achieve and maintain the desired shade of the teeth.
Laser teeth whitening with zoom
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Zoom teeth whitening is an in-office dental procedure performed by specialists. The procedure is indicated when the patient wants to improve the color of their teeth if they look very yellow, either from age, an excessive consumption of food and beverages or habits that affect the color of the teeth throughout life.
For this procedure, it is necessary to use an acid that is safe and effective, which when activated with a special light will cause a chemical reaction on the tooth surface which then lightens it.
The way in which Zoom teeth whitening works is very simple. The first thing your dentist will do is to apply a protector for the gums and lips that will ensure that these tissues are not irritated or damaged by the gel that will be placed based on hydrogen peroxide, this is the substance that will act directly on the surface of the tooth leaving them whiter and brighter. This gel will be left on the surface of the tooth for approximately 15 minutes, during this time light will be applied whose heat will cause a chemical reaction that will serve to activate the gel so that it can fulfill its function.
Unlike laser teeth whitening, where the laser light emitted is very narrow so only one tooth can be whitened at a time, with Zoom whitening both the gel, and the light will act on all the teeth at the same time. Thus, the procedure acts in the same way and with the intensity on all teeth.
Once this time is over, the gel will be removed and you will be able to see immediate results. If you want to see more impressive and lasting results, it is recommended to perform Zoom teeth whitening in at least 3 sessions of 15 minutes each, making a total of 45 minutes of treatment. In each session, you will see a significant improvement in the color of your teeth.
Get your first dental exam and X-ray for only $99 at Channel Islands Family Dental!
Get your first dental exam and X-ray for only $99 at Channel Islands Family Dental!
Zoom is an increasingly popular procedure for teeth whitening, and like laser whitening, it is performed in the dental office by dentists. However, there are differences between the two treatments:
Laser teeth whitening with zoom
Duration: It should be remembered that no matter which whitening method you decide to use, none lasts forever and many patients will need to have the treatment redone every six months.
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