In your quest for a bright, vibrant smile, you may have tried some of the many over-the-counter products promising to remove stains and whiten your teeth. After trying a few of these whitening products, you may have concluded, correctly, that they just aren't very effective. Over-the-counter whitening products typically aren't worth the investment.
The commercials and advertisements that promote over-the-counter products make these toothpastes, strips, and rinses seem like a great alternative to the whitening services typically offered in your dentist's office.
Unfortunately, these products may create more problems than they correct. Some of the typical over-the-counter products and their potential problems include:
Your teeth are porous, which makes them susceptible to stains and discoloration. In time, stains set deeply into your teeth and can dull your dazzling smile.
While you may be able to avoid some staining, it's nearly impossible to avoid all the potential causes. Some of the factors known to dull your smile or stain your teeth include:
Whitening toothpaste may brighten your smile a bit by removing some of your surface stains, but they simply cannot penetrate deeply enough to make a significant difference. For a whiter, brighter smile, the safest and most effective whitening options are the professional tooth whitening systems provided in your dentist's office.
Many dental professionals are offering the Zoom whitening system to provide the level of whiteness their patients are looking for.
The Zoom system is safe and effective. This whitening method combines an advanced stain-removing gel with the acceleration properties of UV light.
The zoom treatment process allows oxygen to penetrate your tooth enamel and dentin, an important distinction. The oxygenation ability of the Zoom process whitens your teeth, while leaving the structure of your teeth intact.
You will experience the advanced whitening powers of the Zoom Whitening system, teeth that are up to eight shades whiter, in one easy session. During your in-office Zoom treatment, the whitening gel is applied to your teeth, your lips and gums are protected.
A UV light will be left on your teeth for 15 minutes; then the gel is reapplied. Your office visit will consist of three 15-minute intervals of UV light treatment. Your whitening treatment will be concluded with a fluoride treatment to reduce your risk of tooth sensitivity.
You will be able to maintain your newly brighten smile with your Zoom touch-up kit. The Zoom touch-up kit provides you with a custom fit, comfortable, whitening tray and whitening gel to help you maintain your in-office results. To maintain your best results, be sure to use your home whitening system as directed by your dentist.
To experience the benefits of Zoom to enhance your smile in Charlotte, NC, contact the office of William Linger DDS, MAGD, and feel free to download our free Smile evaluation Checklist. We offer a full spectrum of state-of-the-art dental treatments, cosmetic dental services, and preventative care, so you can reveal your whitest, brightest, healthiest smile.