Teeth whitening zoom zoom

The author of the article:

Anastasia Vorontsova

Photo: Teeth before and after whitening zoom

Every person, at least once in his life, thought about how to make his smile snow-white.

Today, Zoom technology is one of the most popular teeth whitening methods.

This technique first appeared in the United States, and then spread widely around the world.

Teeth whitening using zoom technology is based on the use of gels containing hydrogen peroxide and urea.

In order to activate the product, a special light lamp is used.
Under the influence of light, the gel heats up and releases active oxygen, whose ions penetrate deep into the tissues of the tooth and destroy pigments.
As a result, tooth enamel acquires a natural natural whiteness.

How is going

Before undergoing professional whitening, a thorough examination is carried out.
If you have dental diseases, you will need to undergo treatment.
On the eve of the procedure, or a little earlier, it is necessary to carry out professional toothbrushing, which will improve the efficiency of enamel whitening.

Teeth whitening zoom consists of several stages:

First, the dentist uses the VITA scale to determine the enamel color of the patient’s teeth and the desired result.
The patient’s lips and cheeks are treated with a special protective cream from UV radiation and fixed with a special retractor. The patient puts on goggles in the eyes.
Along the contour of the teeth, an instantly hardening composition is applied to the gingival mucosa in order to protect the gums from active gel.
A gel is applied on the surface of the teeth that fall into the smile zone with a thin even layer.
Tightly brought to the teeth, fixed motionless to a tripod, zoom lamp. Its rays are directed directly to the area intended for whitening.
After 20 minutes, the dentist removes the remaining gel from the surface of the teeth and reapplies the gel. Teeth whitening is repeated. Such actions are performed three times.
At the end of the procedure, the remnants of the gel and the protective substance are removed. A remineralizing composition is applied to the surface of the tooth enamel, which will ensure the restoration of the enamel and reduce the manifestations of increased tooth sensitivity.

Advantages and disadvantages

Photo whitening Zoom, like any teeth whitening procedure, has pros and cons.

The advantages include:

Quick solution to the problem. For one medical appointment, you can carry out teeth whitening in several shades, which is impossible to do at home.
The whitening effect will be achieved, regardless of the reasons that caused the color change of the enamel.
The procedure does not require anesthesia.
The effect after bleaching lasts for five years.
The zoom system is absolutely safe for healthy gums and teeth.
A short rehabilitation period during which smoking is not recommended and all coloring drinks, coffee, tea should be excluded from the diet.

Among the disadvantages of Zoom whitening, the following should be noted:

During the procedure, as a result of heating the tissues of the tooth, the patient may experience slight discomfort and pain.
Over the course of several days, increased tooth sensitivity to acid and temperature may be present.
Excessive whitening can sometimes be observed, as a result of which the teeth become an unnatural dull white color.
If the gel accidentally enters the mucous membranes, burns can form.

Contraindications

The zoom whitening system, although it is a modern and safe technique, has a number of contraindications.

Teeth whitening is contraindicated in the following cases:

If the patient is under 18 years old.
During pregnancy and during breastfeeding.
If the patient is allergic to the substances used during enamel bleaching.
In the presence of epilepsy and mental illness.
If the tooth enamel has chips and defects.
The presence of caries.
With increased vomiting reflex in the patient.
If the patient suffers from diseases that may be accompanied by increased photosensitivity.
If the patient is taking medications that increase the body's sensitivity to ultraviolet rays.
The presence of malignant neoplasms.
If the patient has been treated with UV radiation or a course of photochemotherapy

Whitening Zoom at Home

Clinical whitening is quite an effective procedure, but, unfortunately, very expensive.

But do not despair, as the same whitening system can be used at home. Philips Zoom produces products that make your teeth whiter, without visiting a dental office.

These are the systems: Night White and Day White. The kit includes amorphous calcium phosphate and a two-component gel. Whitening systems for home use are more comfortable to use and affordable.

Photo: Zoom system for home teeth whitening

However, such systems have certain disadvantages:

There is a certain limit to whitening (teeth can be whitened no more than 4 tones).
Without light activation, the gel is less active, therefore, its longer use is required.
There is a need to wear a cap during sleep (Night White) and during the day for several hours (Day White).
The result lasts no more than a year.

How to care for your teeth after whitening

To shorten the rehabilitation period after whitening your teeth, you must adhere to certain rules:

During the week, try to avoid eating too cold or hot food, as well as sweet and sour foods.
It is recommended to quit smoking, as well as minimize the use of tea, coffee and other coloring drinks.

Regular visits to the dentist, hygienic oral care, timely removal of dental plaque will allow you to keep a snow-white smile longer.

How long does the whitening effect last?

Photo: Hygienic oral care after teeth whitening

The duration of the whitening effect of enamel is influenced by factors such as:

Hygienic condition of the patient's oral cavity.
The presence of bad habits (smoking).
The regularity of the use of coloring drinks, including coffee, tea.

The duration of the effect depends on the conditions under which the bleaching is carried out. If the procedure was carried out in a dental office, the teeth will remain white with proper care for 5 years.

With independent tooth whitening, the whiteness will last for a year.

Is bleaching harmful?

One of the problems that is most common is an increase in tooth sensitivity.

The reason for this discomfort is the loss of moisture during the bleaching process. Remineralization of enamel after the procedure reduces the state of discomfort

Subject to the technology of the procedure, dentists give a guarantee of safety and the absence of the consequences of enamel destruction under the influence of bleaching materials.
They also do not recommend resorting to this procedure more often than once every six months.

Cost

Depending on the region, the prices for teeth whitening with the zoom system may vary.

The cost of a home whitening course can be on average 3000-5000 rubles.
The cost of the procedure in the office can be 4000 rubles per procedure.
To it must be added the costs of professional cleaning and remineralization of enamel.

Reviews

Decided to zoom teeth whitening is not immediately, very afraid. But it turned out to be quite bearable. Within an hour after the procedure I felt great discomfort, by the evening it became a little easier. The whitening effect after the procedure did not last long. I was not very upset about this, because for consistent whiteness, I was going to use the system for home whitening. After a couple of months, I ordered the system and returned the teeth to whiteness. Now I bleach my teeth with a home system every two months.
I really wanted to have a Hollywood smile. I went to the dentistry, where I was offered to whiten my teeth with the zoom system. They examined and treated their teeth. The bleaching procedure lasted almost an hour, was carried out in three stages. The first two stages went fine. At the third stage, I began to feel backache in my teeth. The pain was bearable. The teeth were bleached in 8 tones, but there was no shine. After the procedure, I performed the prescription of the dentist. Three days after bleaching, the teeth became not as white as immediately after the procedure and a shine appeared.
I went to the dentist about yellow teeth. I really wanted to have a snow-white smile. The doctor performed an examination and suggested a modern whitening zoom procedure. Two days before the procedure, dental plaque was removed. On the day of the procedure, they gave me anesthesia, as I react very painfully to dental interventions and began to whiten my teeth. For an hour I sat with my mouth open. Bleaching was carried out in three stages. At the last stage, I felt aching teeth. When the procedure came to an end, they gave me a mirror. The result made me very happy.