Get ready to ZOOM!

The ZOOM! Advanced Power in-office Whitening System will make your teeth dramatically whiter in less than an hour.  The procedure is simple.  It begins with a short preparation to cover your lips and gums, leaving only your teeth exposed.  The ZOOM! Advanced Power clinician then applies the proprietary ZOOM! Advanced Power whitening gel, which was designed to be used with a specially designed light.  The ZOOM! Advanced Power light and gel work together to gently penetrate your teeth, breaking up stains and discoloration.  With proper care your smile will sparkle for years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.  What is ZOOM! Advanced Power tooth whitening?
         A.  ZOOM! Advanced Power is a bleaching process that lightens discoloration of enamel and 
              dentin.

Q.  What causes tooth discoloration?
         A.  There are many causes.  The most common include aging and consumption of staining
              substances such as coffee, tea, colas, tobacco, red wine, etc.  During tooth formation,
              consumption of tetracycline, certain antibiotics or excessive fluoride may also cause tooth
              discoloration.

Q.  Who may benefit from tooth whitening?
        A.  Almost anyone.  However, treatment may not be as effective for some as it is for others.  Your
             dental professional can determine if you are a viable candidate for this procedure through a
             thorough oral exam, including a shade assessment.

Q.  Do many people whiten their teeth?
        A.  More people than you might imagine.  A bright, sparkling smile can make a big difference for
             everyone.  The ZOOM! Advanced Power Whitening System makes it easier and faster than
             ever before.

Q.  Is Whitening Safe?
        A.  Yes, extensive research and clinical studies indicate that whitening teeth under the
             supervision of a dentist is safe.  In fact, many dentists consider whitening the safest cosmetic
             dental procedure available.  As with any tooth whitening product, Zoom! Advanced Power is
             not recommened for children under 13 years of age and pregnant or lactating women.

Q.  How does ZOOM! Advanced Power work?
        A. The ZOOM! Advanced Power light-activated whitening gel's active ingredient is
             hydrogen peroxide.  As the hydrogen peroxide gel is broken down, oxygen enters the enamel
             and dentin, bleaching colored substances while the structure of the tooth is unchanged.

Q.  What does a patient experience during the ZOOM! Advanced Power procedure?
        A.  During the procedure, patients may comfortably listen to music.   Many actually fall asleep. 
             Individuals with a strong gag reflex or anxiety may have difficulty undergoing the entire
             procedure.

Q.  How is exposure to the ZOOM! Advanced Power light controlled?
        A. The ZOOM! Advanced Power procedure requires that all soft tissue in and around the mouth
             be protected.  The clinician is required to monitor the procedure to insure any exposed skin to
             tissue is isolated and protected.  Protective eyewear is required during the procedure. Light
             sensitive individuals including those undergoing PUVA (Psoralen+UV Radiation) or other
             photo-chemotherapy, as well as patients with melanoma, should not undergo the ZOOM!
             Advanced Power in-office procedure.  Also, patients taking any light sensitive drugs or
             substances, whether over-the-counter, prescription or homeopathic, should consult their
             primary physician prior to procedure.

Q.  How long does ZOOM! Advanced Power whitening take?
        A.  The complete procedure takes just over an hour.  The procedure begins with a preparation
             period followed by one hour of bleaching.  A five minute fluoride treatment completes the
             procedure. (A cleaning is recommeded prior to the actual ZOOM! Advanced Power whitening
             session).

Q.  Are there any side effects?
        A.  Sensitivity during the treatment may occur with some patients.  The ZOOM! Advanced Power
             light generates minimal heat, which is the usual source for discomfort.  On rare occasions, 
             minor tingling sensations are experienced immediately after the procedure but always
             dissipate.

Q.  How long do the results last?
        A.  By following the ZOOM! Advanced Power Post Whitening Care Instructions, your teeth will
             always be lighter than they were prior to the procedure.  The ZOOM! Advanced Power
             whitening procedure includes a take-home touch-up kit and trays that can be used whenever 
             discoloration is noticed.  Most often a touch-up once a year will maintain a whiter smile that
             sparkles for years.