Zoom Whitening
Often, people with stained or discolored teeth may just need a whitening procedure in order to restore their smile.
People with stained or dull teeth usually benefit from whitening, which is a safe and effective way to brighten stained, discolored or dull teeth. Even a stubborn single tooth that is noticeably duller or less white than your other teeth can be individually brightened.
Teeth bleaching products, which contain peroxides, actually change your natural tooth color anywhere from five to seven -- but even up to twelve -- shades brighter.
With over 15,000 installations, Zoom! is the dominant world's leader in Chairside Whitening Systems. In 2004, the Zoom! System was recognized as Reality's #1 rated in-office whitening system, awarded Dental Advisor's 5 Plus rating and winner of Dental Town's Townie Award for both best in-office system and best Whitening Lamp.
"When you've got a product as great as Zoom!, you really have to work hard to take the technology to the next level of clinical performance. Zoom Advanced Power does just that. The all-new lamp is built for speed and completes treatment in just three 15-minute sessions. We've also streamlined the design, so it's even easier to use," said Dr. William Dorfman, founder of Discus Dental, Inc.
Zoom Advanced Power raises the bar to a new level of performance while delivering an average of eight shades, and sometimes as many as twelve, in less than an hour. The new Zoom Advanced Power system is:
Faster - Achieve superior results in three 15-minute sessions. The new system reduces chair-time by 33% with no compromise in results.
More Effective - The proprietary light activated Zoom gel incorporates patented Amorphous Calcium Phosphate1 (ACP) technology to provide superior whitening results.
Easier - The new Precision Light Guide System ensures quick and consistent patient set-up for optimal whitening results, while the new locking casters and ergonomically designed structure make moving and positioning Zoom2 a snap.
Lower Sensitivity - Reduced contact time, ACP chemistry, combined with the new Balancing Agent and Satin Finish, to ensure the lowest possible discomfort for patients. I
"Ten years ago, I dreamed of a system that could instantly whiten my patients' teeth. Zoom Advanced Whitening makes that dream a reality. I truly believe the Zoom experience will be the best 45 minutes your patients ever spend in your practice," said Dr. William Dorfman. "Instant gratification just got a lot more gratifying - for you and your patients!"
One process known as chairside bleaching involves applying either a protective gel to your gums or a rubber shield to protect the soft tissues in the mouth. A bleaching agent is then applied to the teeth, and a special light is used to enhance the chemical action.
If your teeth aren't very dark or very stained, you may need only one bleaching session. Tooth bleaching safely lightens the color of your teeth, and can last up to a year before a touch-up is needed.
In general, bleaching works for most people. Tooth bleaching is most effective if your teeth are darkened from age, coffee, tea or smoking. Teeth darkened with the color of yellow, brown or orange respond better to lightening. Other types of gray stains caused by fluorosis, smoking or tetracycline can be lightened, but with less-than-satisfactory results.
If you're interested in brightening your smile, have your teeth evaluated by us. Not everyone is a good candidate for bleaching. In some cases of serious discoloration and pitted teeth, for example, veneers may be more appropriate than bleaching. Moreoever, crowns, bridges, and fillings do not bleach, so it may be necessary to replace dental work to make it blend with the new color of your bleached teeth. An X-ray of your teeth may be the only accurate way of making a true assessment.
