Zoom Home Whitening

If you can’t afford to go to the dentist for further treatment or you would just like to top up previously whitened teeth, Zoom home whitening kits could be just the thing for you. Zoom whitening kits are not the same as generic DIY products that are available over the counter at your local pharmacy; they are specially designed to fit your teeth exactly, thereby avoiding the problems often associated with cheap, one-size-fits-all, bleaching kits. It’s important that you consult with your dentist before trying any kind of treatment at home, because it needs to be established that your teeth are in good enough condition to carry out the whitening – that’s why most people who work in the dental industry would recommend that you leave the bleaching to the professionals initially.

Why does the dentist need to treat my teeth first?

It’s not just that professional touch that’s important, you need to be sure that your teeth are healthy enough to undergo treatment; if there are any problems, they have to be dealt with in advance. Gum disease and tooth decay are particularly worrying, and certainly shouldn’t be ignored, even if the signs are not immediately painful. Whitening teeth that are in a bad state to begin with will not only make the decayed areas more obvious, it can also leave them at risk of further deterioration and heightened sensitivity. It’s easy to see why you would want to move ahead with your treatment, but that doesn’t mean you should just overlook any problems that could lead to a more complication situation down the line.

How are Zoom whitening kits made?

Your dentist will take an impression of your teeth using dental putty, this might feel a little bit strange at first, but it should only take a few minutes, and if you are familiar with such procedures – perhaps if you have had orthodontic treatment in the past – then it won’t feel too bad. The impression is used to create a mould of your mouth, so that laboratory technicians can make a transparent shield to hold the bleaching solution. By vacuum moulding the tray around a cast of your teeth, it makes it an exact fit, no one else will be able to use it, and this should allow for the best possible results. This process normally takes about a week and a half, and then you can return to the clinic to pick them up, or have them delivered to your address – although, it is helpful to collect them in person, so that your dentist can advise you on the correct way to use them, in order to get the optimum performance from the product.

When do I need to use Zoom home whitening?

That’s up to you, but you probably won’t even need to use it for at least four months if you have already had a professional whitening treatment. If are using the kit for the first time at home, you can use it as soon as you like, but remember to clean your teeth carefully beforehand, as your dentist would. The tray can be kept on for several hours, although it’s likely that you will only need to wear it for one or two hours, following an initial whitening session at the clinic. Home whitening kits are generally used for topping-up the shade of professionally bleached teeth, and can be used once or twice a year, any more than that and you risk exposing your teeth to too much peroxide, or simply making them look unnaturally white.

Does Zoom whitening hurt?

There are various side effects that can occur after a bleaching treatment, but there’s very little chance that you will feel any pain or suffer serious complications afterwards. The beauty of using a specially moulded tray is that it will fit your mouth exactly and keep the bleaching solution on your teeth, where it should be, rather than allowing it to slide onto the gums, as some generic products do. It will also be more comfortable during the procedure, because it is made to fit over your teeth perfectly.

It’s understandable that putting bleach onto your teeth is considered slightly dangerous, but it’s such a small amount that your health is not in any danger at all – it’s not the same product you use to clean your bathroom. The peroxide usually accounts for around twenty to twenty-five per cent of the bleaching solution in the clinic, but your home kit will have a slightly lower bleach content, to avoid burns or overexposure. When performing the treatment, you will probably notice a hint of bleach in the scent, but it’s not overpowering, and is easily rinsed away when you have finished. You should always follow the instructions carefully, and don’t leave the solution on too long – this won’t make your teeth fall out, but it’s not going to be healthy for them either.

The worst side effect you might experience is a feeling of heightened sensitivity in your teeth, it’s normal to react to changes in temperature, but because the enamel is dehydrated during the whitening process, this reaction is amplified. Don’t worry, this should pass after a few hours, and in the meantime, just avoid very hot or cold drinks.

How much does Zoom home whitening cost?

Because it is specifically tailored to your needs, Zoom bleaching kits are not as cheap as the typical DIY products you can find in the shops. You should probably expect to pay a couple of hundred pounds for top-end systems like Zoom, which might sound like a lot, but it’s going to give you much better results than whitening strips, or abrasive toothpaste. It’s a good idea to invest in something that’s actually going to work, rather than wasting time and money on products that won’t change your teeth at all. The Pearl Dental Clinic can provide you with the best whitening kits at reasonable prices, call now to speak to a member of the team about bleaching options and applicable costs.