Imagining anything more appealing than a sparkling, white smile is hard. Yet our teeth rarely stay as white as we’d like them to without a little help. Fortunately, that help is available at Gasior Family Dental in Ann Arbor, MI.
Zoom teeth whitening done in a professional dental setting is a safe, effective way to brighten your smile. It’s also perhaps the most economical cosmetic dental procedure.
Depending on the whitening method, results can be dramatic: in-office whitening, for example, can lighten teeth in three to eight shades in one hour.
Professionally supervised whitening will work faster and better protect sensitive gums and tooth-root surfaces than over-the-counter whitening products.
An oral exam before you begin any Zoom teeth whitening process is an essential first step to ensure your tooth discoloration does not result from a dental condition needing treatment. Also, please be aware that having untrained personnel in shopping malls apply whitening solutions to your teeth can be risky.
If you have any questions about which whitening method would be best for you, talk to us first.
Professional Zoom Teeth Whitening Methods
Professional whitening uses high-concentration bleaching gels that are not available over the counter.
- In-Office Whitening — This technique offers the fastest results and the most potent Zoom teeth whitening solutions available. First, your gums and tooth-root surfaces will be covered with a protective barrier to ensure your safety. A thin plastic device, a retractor, will hold your lips and cheeks away from your teeth as a professional-strength hydrogen peroxide gel is applied. The gel will be left on for about an hour. When it is removed, the results will be noticeable immediately.
- Take-Home Whitening — This is another effective way to whiten your teeth. However, you will play a more significant role in ensuring the best possible results and several weeks may be needed to achieve your desired level of whiteness. First, a mold of your teeth will be taken, and then two thin, flexible plastic mouth trays will be custom-made for you — one for the top teeth and one for the bottom. You will fill the trays with whitening gel and then position the trays over your teeth. The trays are usually left in for about an hour at a time.
Caring for Your Whitened Smile
You can do many things to ensure your whitening results last as long as possible, and this will vary from person to person (six months to two years or even longer).
First, please maintain your usual, conscientious brushing and flossing routine daily and keep up with your regular schedule of professional cleanings at Gasior Family Dental Ann Arbor.
Avoid foods and beverages that stain, including red wine, tea, and coffee. If you smoke, use your newly whitened teeth as an impetus to quit — a good idea in any event! A minor touch-up every so often, either at home or at Gasior Family Dental, can keep your smile bright and beautiful for years.
