The zoom whitening system is one of the most popular in office bleaching systems in the world. Brightening smiles and whitening teeth is the most popular cosmetic dental procedure in the world today. Even though home whitening kits use bleaching agents just as they are in a dentists office, the procedures that are done in the office are done under monitored and controlled conditions that allow high concentrations of bleaching gel to be used safely, with immediate results.
In office procedures are also known as power bleaching, professional, or chair side whitening. The procedures have many advantages, like having the fastest results possible as opposed to home procedures, and bleaching in the office is the safest form of bleaching the teeth. Also, the sensitivity of the teeth and gums are more controlled because of the thicker peroxide gels used today. Thinner gels soak into the teeth much more. In the office, desensitizers like fluoride and potassium nitrate are also available if needed.
There are some disadvantages to in office whitening, the first being that it is much more expensive than alternative methods that are done at home. Some people say that the results really are unpredictable, because the whitening can vary depending on age, heredity, and the amount of staining that is present. Many people may not know that in office bleaching is not a permanent solution, and after treatment is done, teeth continue to accumulate stains. A home maintenance follow up routine with weaker bleach should be used that can stay on the teeth for a longer time. However, results are usually very dramatic and immediate.
In Philadelphia, the teeth whitening systems use a 25% hydrogen peroxide gel. The lamp is supposed to speed up the entire bleaching process. The usual routine for this system is that the hydrogen peroxide gel is put on three times, with each time lasting for 15 minutes. Right after the applications, a paste like gel that reduces sensitivity and has fluoride in it is put on the teeth. Just like other in office bleaching systems, you are supposed to use a touch up kit at home periodically to maintain the new shade of your teeth. There are custom fitting trays that should be used at home as well.
The entire procedure should take about one hour in the dentists chair to complete from start to finish. The cost of getting this done runs at approximately $500, and this average price includes the custom take home trays that are part of the maintenance routine. This whitening system is used not only in Philadelphia, but also around the country and around the world.
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