Zoom Teeth Whitening is an in-surgery procedure that whitens teeth through the application of a peroxide gel followed by exposure to a whitening lamp in which ultraviolet light is emitted and this reacts with the ingredients of the gel. The resulting process is known as a photo-Fenton reaction whereby free radicals are produced which break down stain chromophores.

The Zoom Teeth Whitening process takes around 45 minutes to complete and patients experience an average whitening of around 8 shades.

The step by step Zoom Teeth Whitening Process

1. Once you’re comfortable in the chair, retractors are placed in your mouth to keep your teeth exposed.
2. A rubbery coating known as a dental dam is applied to your gums to protect them. Being a peroxide-based agent, the Zoom whitening gel is irritating to soft gum tissue.
3. Eye protection is a necessity due to the caustic nature of the gel and the fact that the rays emitted form the light could cause eye damage.
4. The Zoom whitening gel is applied to your teeth.
5. The Zoom whitening light is focused on your teeth and left there for between 15 and 30 minutes to give it time to activate the gel and release the peroxide.
6. The gel and rubber gum coating is removed and you rinse your mouth before checking out your new smile.
7. Some cosmetic dentists will provide you with a whitening tray to wear at night to boost the bleaching power of the treatment.
8. This process may be repeated with a return visit.

The general consensus is that the Zoom teeth whitening process is relatively pain-free with only a few patients reporting that they experienced only minimal discomfort.

The Cost of Zoom Teeth Whitening

Depending on the cosmetic dentist you go to you can expect to pay somewhere in the region of $700 – $900 for a Zoom teeth whitening in-surgery treatment.

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