Zoom Teeth Whitening

Tooth Whitening in South San Francisco, CA

Your smile is important. It's one of the first things you notice when you meet someone. A whiter, brighter smile is beautiful - it can help you feel better about yourself and make a memorable impression.

Your lifestyle and the aging process can stain and darken your teeth. Many things we do on a regular basis can contribute to stained teeth, such as drinking coffee, tea, cola and red wine or smoking. Also, during routine chewing, dentin remains intact while millions of micro-cracks occur in the enamel. It is these cracks, as well as the spaces between the crystalline enamel rods, that gradually fill up with stains and debris. As a result, the teeth eventually develop a dull, lackluster appearance.

Teeth whitening removes the stains and debris, leaving the enamel cracks open and exposed. Some of the cracks are quickly re-mineralized by saliva, while others are filled up again with organic debris.

Tooth whitening can get your smile looking its best. Non-professional procedures and clinically unproven teeth whitening tips can often lead to unsatisfactory results. You should look for a teeth whitening procedure that is:

• Fast and convenient
• Long-lasting
• Low sensitivity
• Proven to be safe and effective
• Performed by a Dental Professional

Significant color change in a short period of time is the major benefit of in-office tooth whitening. This protocol involves the carefully controlled use of a relatively high-concentration peroxide gel, applied to the teeth by the dentist or trained technician after the gums have been protected with a paint-on rubber dam. Generally, the peroxide remains on the teeth for 15 minute intervals that add up to an hour (at most).

HOW ZOOM WHITENING COMPARES WITH OTHER TOOTH WHITENING OPTIONS

ZOOM Whitening Chairside: Takes about 45 minutes resulting in about 8 shades whiter teeth. It provides immediate results that are long lasting; less fadeback; is safe and comfortable and is performed by a Dental Professional.

At Home Teeth Whitening Trays: Takes 7-14 days resulting in about 6 shades whiter teeth. Self applied in trays with no immediate results.

Tooth Whitening Strips or Paint-on Gel: Takes 7-30 days resulting in 3-4 shades whiter teeth. -Provides inconsistent and no immediate results.

Teeth Whitening Toothpaste: Takes 1 month or more resulting in 1-2 shades lighter teeth. Results fade if you stop using the toothpaste and only works on superficial stains.

To learn more about teeth whitening, including in-office Zoom Whitening, contact our South San Francisco area office or fill out the form on the left of this page and we will be happy to talk with you.