Laser Teeth Whitening

About Teeth Whitening
 

Teeth bleaching is chemical process used to lighten the color of the patient's teeth. The procedure can be performed entirely in the cosmetic dentist's office or it can be performed by the patient in their home, using a materials provided by the dentist. The home method is often used because it saves the patient from having to make an office visit for each treatment.
 

Before the patient embarks on the home teeth whitening regimen, the cosmetic dentist creates a custom mouth tray for the patient. The custom tray is a critical component of the treatment. It ensures that the correct amount of whitening solution is used and that the patient's teeth are properly exposed to the whitening solution. The custom made mouth tray provides for a better fit than a one-size-fits-all mouth tray to help increase the margin of patient safety.
 

How white your teeth can become from bleaching and whitening is a common question with a very subjective answer. Some whitening procedures claim they can whiten your teeth by up to nine shades, but that is highly unlikely. Just a change of two or three shades will make a significant difference in just about anyone's smile. There is no one standard system in the dental field to measure and determine tooth color. The most often heard about, however, is the Vita shade guide. This guide divides tooth color into four basic shade ranges:

 
A (reddish brown)

B (reddish yellow)

C (gray)

D (reddish gray)

In the A range there are five levels of darkness. Ranges B, C and D, each have four levels.
 

Not all of your teeth are the same natural color. Usually your eye teeth tend to be darker than the others, your front teeth are typically the whitest, and molars tend to be a shade between the two. The goal for everyone is to achieve their individual optimum whiteness while still looking natural. During your first consultation for tooth whitening, your dentist will go over what you personally can expect for your specific smile. How white teeth will become from a given procedure will vary from person to person. The structure of your teeth and the type of procedure implemented will affect the outcome.

The following chart will give you some idea of how to compare the two most popular methods for tooth whitening. As everyone's circumstances are different, both options should be further discussed with your cosmetic dentist prior to making a decision.

Zoom Tooth Whitening System

The Zoom! Advanced Power In-Office Whitening System is the newest and most advanced tooth whitening procedure available. It's safe effective and fast, very fast. In just over an hour, your teeth will be up to eight shades whiter. It is ideal for anyone looking for immediate results. The convenience of this compared to days of wearing trays and gradual whitening makes it the perfect choice for the busy individual.

The Zoom! Advanced Power Whitening procedure is simple. It begins with a short preparation to isolate your lips and gums. The clinician then applies the Zoom! Advanced Power Whitening Gel, which is activated by a specially designed light. A five-minute fluoride treatment completes the procedure. You'll be amazed with the results. In most cases, teeth get even whiter the first few days after the procedure.