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Teeth whitening and ZOOM

Wed, 23rd Nov 2016

If you are considering whitening options for your teeth, please arrange an appointment with one of our practitioners to discuss your treatment options and to determine your suitability.

People have been seeking brighter, whiter teeth for centuries. With the advance of modern technology, a thriving teeth whitening industry now spans the globe.

With many different methods, recommendations and trends, it can be hard to separate the useful from futile and choose the best option for you. One option that keeps coming up in zoom teeth whitening.

Here at Dental Care Mt Eliza we have been avid supporters of this new, popular and advantageous method

‘Zoom whitening’ is a teeth-bleaching procedure performed in a dentist's office. After a hydrogen peroxide gel is applied to the teeth, an overhead lamp delivers UV light to the area, breaking down the activated gel. This allows oxygen to enter the enamel and dentin, bleaching the colored substances while leaving the structure of the teeth intact. Some patients find it a very comfortable, with little or no pain, whilst others, experience certain degrees of discomfort. Treatments typically last about an hour and may result in up to eight shades of improvement.

The procedure must only be performed by a registered dentist, hygienist or oral health therapist as it is a technical and challenging procedure, whilst it is a comfortable and safe procedure when done as intended, it can cause problems if performed by untrained personnel.

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