Modern dentistry is ready to offer patients the widest choice of methods of teeth whitening and including innovative technology – Zoom, recognized by professionals as the most effective and yet safe.
Zoom technology: description of the technique
The Zoom system is a development of the American dental brand, which is characterized by high efficiency and safety in use. The use of Zoom technology does not harm the integrity of enamel and hard dental tissues and at the same time gives the opportunity to make the enamel shade lighter by about 5-8 tones. To achieve a pronounced effect of whitening will be enough just one visit to the dentist! With proper care of teeth they will retain their whiteness for 3-5 years. The Zoom technique is an innovation in dentistry and involves the use of two main components: enamel brightening gel based on hydrogen peroxide and a specialized cold light lamp.
The use of ultraviolet radiation allows to accelerate the process of decomposition of the active substances of the gel and the release of oxygen atoms, which and break down the pigments that stain the tooth enamel. When using Zoom technology, the dentist can adjust the intensity of light exposure, which allows you to achieve excellent results in teeth whitening and make the procedure as safe as possible for the patient!
Indications and contraindications for Zoom whitening
Zoom is an innovative technique that will help to restore the attractiveness of your smile quickly and maintain the aesthetic whiteness of your teeth for a long time. The use of the Zoom system is indicated:
- When tooth enamel discoloration from constant contact with staining foods and beverages;
- Darkening of enamel from nicotine exposure;
- Age-related changes in the shade of the natural enamel coating of the teeth.
IMPORTANT: Zoom may not be effective if you have large fillings in the front teeth. Whitening procedures destroy pigments in the natural tooth tissue, but cannot lighten fillings, veneers, or dentures.
Despite the fact that the Zoom method is recognized by professionals as the safest procedure, there are not only indications, but also contraindications to its implementation. Among the restrictions on the use of Zoom:
- The presence of the patient’s individual intolerance to the active substances contained in the gel, ultraviolet light used in the Zoom whitening procedure;
- Diagnosed at the examination of a pronounced exposure of the tooth roots;
- Abnormal thinning of the natural enamel coating of the teeth;
- Cancer.
Whether you can use the Zoom system in your case – Brickell Dental Care specialists can answer this question for you! Make an appointment with our dentists and get a detailed consultation on Zoom whitening and its cost!
How does the Zoom teeth whitening procedure work?
The session begins with a thorough treatment of the soft tissues of the oral cavity with special protective products that will protect the sensitive mucosa from the effects of concentrated gel. After treating the mucosa and gums with protective preparations – the dentist will apply an active gel with hydrogen peroxide to the surface of the teeth. A special cold light lamp is used to activate the action of the gel.
One session lasts about 15 minutes, then the dental treatment is repeated and the tooth surfaces are again exposed to cold ultraviolet radiation. After each session, the dentist will evaluate the results and either add whitening gel to the tooth surfaces or increase/decrease the light intensity as needed. The total duration of the Zoom procedure is about an hour.
After the Zoom whitening is finished, the doctor will wash off the gel and protective agents from the teeth and mouth tissues and give you a mirror so that you can evaluate the results of the procedure yourself. After the teeth are additionally treated with special preparations that strengthen the tooth enamel. Remineralization therapy also helps to reduce the risk of complications and eliminate the appearance of increased tooth sensitivity.
The doctor also provides the most detailed advice on proper dental and oral care, which will help keep the results of Zoom whitening as long as possible.
Benefits of Zoom whitening
Using the Zoom system provides the following benefits:
- Rapid positive results. One visit to the clinic and one procedure using Zoom will be enough to achieve a pronounced effect of brightening the tooth enamel;
- Safety for dental health and the state of tooth enamel. The use of Zoom does not cause rapid and pronounced demineralization of the natural enamel coating of teeth, does not lead to its cracking. Zoom uses an active gel with a reduced concentration of hydrogen peroxide, which reduces the negative effect of caustic substance on enamel;
- Persistence of the effect. After the Zoom procedure, the effect is maintained for several years (provided that the doctor’s recommendations for the care of teeth and oral cavity are followed). After the Zoom procedure, remineralizing therapy is carried out to strengthen the tooth enamel, and the active gel used in the whitening process contains minerals useful for the hard tissues of teeth.
How do you keep your Zoom whitening results long-lasting?
- For about a week after the Zoom whitening procedures, exclude from your diet coloring foods and drinks, which include: strong black tea, coffee, beets, carrots, tomato-based sauces, chocolate, sodas;
- Abstain from smoking completely for 2 days. During the next two months it is desirable to reduce the number of cigarettes smoked;
- Daily comprehensive oral hygiene: should be used in the care of teeth brush, toothpaste, irrigator, floss. After whitening procedure Zoom should not be used to clean teeth pastes with abrasives. Home whitening systems and regular visits to the dentist for preventive examinations and professional teeth cleaning procedures will help to maintain the whiteness of your teeth after the application of Zoom technology.
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