Zoom teeth whitening

Zoom teeth whitening FAQs

1. How does Zoom! Whitespeed differ to other in-office teeth whitening?
2. How long does Zoom Whitespeed tooth whitening take?
3. What will I experience during the Zoom tooth whitening procedure?
4. How long do the zoom teeth whitening results last?
5. How white will zoom teeth whitening go?
6. Are there any side effects?
7. What causes tooth discoloration? Am I suitable for teeth whitening?
8. Who may benefit from tooth whitening?
9. Is in-office tooth whitening safe?

1. How does Zoom! Whitespeed differ to other in-office teeth whitening?

Zoom! teeth whitening is one out of many in-office whitening method. The reason why you hear so much about zoom whitening is because it has been on the market for a long time. Its  Zoom! WhiteSpeed™ range was launched in 2013. 

The technology used to belong to Discus Company that was later taken over by Phillips health. Zoom! teeth whitening was made popular by american television ABC’s Extreme Makeover.

2. How long does Zoom! Whitespeed tooth whitening take?

When an appointment is made at BIDH cosmetic dental clinic for zoom teeth whitening, a one hour timeslot is normally arranged for you. This is so that you have sufficient time to ask your dentist on any questions. 

If you decide to also have a professional teeth clean done during the same visit, a one and a half hour timeslot is assigned to you.

The actual zoom teeth whitening procedure however actually takes less than an hour taking around 45 minutes of bleaching.

3. What will I experience during the Zoom! Whitespeed tooth whitening procedure?

During the actual tooth whitening treatment procedure, you can listen to music and relax. You may feel some heat. Those with porcelain-fused-to-metal alloy crowns, amalgams fillings, lingual bars or dental implants may feel some excessive heat.

If you feel anxious or experience any pain  or discomfort during treatment, please raise and signal to our staff.

During the light activation cycle, your mouth is kept open continuously by a plastic retractor which covers the lips. This may cause some dryness or chapping of your lips or cheek margins. You can have this treated by applying lip balm, petroleum jelly or some vitamin E oil.

4. How long do the zoom teeth whitening results last?

This varies with individual  following some simple post whitening care instructions. Results normal last for as long as proper care is taken avoiding color staining foods and drinks and brushing as instructed by our dentist. Your teeth will be lighter than they were before. Teeth bleaching results may regress due to a variety of circumstances.

To maintain your white teeth looking white, some individuals opt for take-home kit to touch-up. Take home kits such as opalescence and Zoom! DayWhite NiteWhite are formula products available only through dental offices.

5. How white will be teeth go?

In general, teeth whitening will whiten to your best natural teeth shade can go. Your dentist will not be able to say forsay how white your teeth will whitening. Studies has shown that individuals with dark stained yellow or yellow-brown teeth frequently achieve better results than people with gray or bluish-gray teeth.

Zoom whitening treatments will not lighten artificial teeth including crowns, veneers or dental fillings made from porcelain or composites. These restorations may need to be replaced with a separate costs to change and match your newly whitened teeth should this be a concern. For such reasons, if you are undergoing a smile makeover your cosmetic dentist may draw up a treatment plan and proper sequence on cosmetic dental procedures to under-take in order to obtain the best possible long-term maintenance and result for your smile.

Teeth with multiple colorations, bands, splotches or spots due to tetracycline use or fluorosis do not whiten well and may be uneven. For intrinsic stains such as these, porcelain veneers or crowns in combination with teeth whitening may be treatment options recommended. Please consult and check with your cosmetic dentist for your specific case. 

Individuals who has previous orthodontic treatments and if there are still any resin remaining from treatment, it can cause uneven whitening. Hence, you will need to sure residual resin has been properly removed from the teeth and you may need to highlight this to your cosmetic dentist.

Cavities in teeth may not lighten, decay should be treated separately with dental fillings. 

6. Are there any side effects?

You may feel some sensitivity or pain during and after the treatment for some patients that may occur during the first 24 hours after zoom treatment. This is normal and is usually mild. Individuals that may be more susceptible to sensitivity 

• You have existing sensitivity.
• Teeth and gum are recessed or have exposed root surfaces.
• There is exposed dentin from untreated caries, open cavities or leaking fillings.
• You have cracked teeth or abfractions.
• There is oral tissue injury or other dental conditions

The above conditions may cause higher penetration of the gel into the tooth causing increased or prolong tooth sensitivity after Zoom teeth whitening treatment.

The sensitivity will gradually dissipate. Your dentist can apply fluroide to reduce sensitivity and provide you with post care instructions. Teeth whitening is a non-invasive treatment, your teeth remains as its natural structure.  For zoom whitening, your dentist can apply a relief ACP gel to reduce sensitivity.

7. What causes tooth discoloration?

The most common cause of tooth discoloration is aging and the consumption of color-staining foods and drinks such as coffee, tea, colas, red wine, etc. or smoking. These are known as extrinsic staining caused by the environment that teeth whitening can easily resolve. 

For other causes such as consumption of some medications, certain antibiotics during tooth formation or excessive fluoride, these are instrinsic stains. Such stains are internal and may not be gotten rid of by teeth whitening. They may require a combination of treatments.

Get a consult with our cosmetic dentists on what types of stains or recommendation is required for your specific case.

8. Who may benefit from tooth whitening?

Almost anyone. It is however recommended mainly for adults. Your dentist is the best person to determine if you are a suitable candidate for tooth whitening who will do prior checks and considerations before making a recommendation or treatment plan.

For mothers, although there is no clinical detrimental effect, as a guarded precaution, if you are preganant or breast-feeding, we would recommend to have teeth whitening done only after your be given birth or stopped breast-feeding.

If you have health issues with medical conditions, have certain allergies or are light-sensitive, please do kindly highlight this to our dentists.

9. Is in-office tooth whitening safe?

Extensive research and clinical studies has shown hat having in-office teeth whitening under the supervision of your dentist is safe. Because your dentist is a licensed practioner trained to detect and treat teeth conditions, your teeth is checked prior to the start of treatment.

On the same hand, do be wary of over-the-counter or online teeth whitening products or take-home bleaching kits that sometimes may not have certifications or safety approvals.