Having whiter teeth can be beneficial in a number of ways, including making a person look younger and feel more confident. They may even make other people more attracted to you. Laser whitening and the Zoom Whitening Treatment in Ann Arbor MI are two of the more popular and effective methods available.
Whitening Method
Each of these whitening methods relies on a different combination of whitening elements. With Zoom Whitening Treatment in Ann Arbor MI, a special hydrogen peroxide whitening gel is used that is activated by the Zoom light to better break up discoloration and stains, while laser whitening relies on a mix of bleach and whitening agents that are activated and made more effective by being heated with a laser.
Timing
Laser tooth whitening can be a bit faster than Zoom teeth whitening, as it typically takes between 20 and 30 minutes compared to 30 to 45 minutes with Zoom. Zoom typically involves two to three applications of the gel, each followed by about 15 minutes of exposure to the ultraviolet Zoom light. In both cases, the overall treatment time will be slightly higher than this due to the time spent preparing the gums and teeth and making sure that the treatment won’t touch and irritate the gums.
Effectiveness
Zoom teeth whitening can make teeth up to eight shades whiter in just one visit, but it works best on teeth with teeth that have brown or yellow staining and doesn’t usually give good results if teeth have gray stains from fluorosis or tetracycline. The same is true with laser teeth whitening.
Potential Drawbacks
The Zoom procedure can result in some minimal irritation of the gums and teeth sensitivity, but since it covers the whole tooth at once and exposes the teeth to less heat than with laser teeth whitening, there isn’t the same risk of the teeth becoming overheated and getting nerve damage. Also, laser teeth whitening shouldn’t be used by those who have melanoma, who are light sensitive, or who are undergoing photochemotherapy.
Schedule an appointment today to get a better smile. Washtenaw General Dentistry Associates can also help with other dental needs as well as teeth whitening.
