Teeth whitening solutions that can be used in the comfort of one’s own home have become quite popular. How do stay at home solutions compare to powerful teeth whitening solutions like Zoom? You will find out here. The better teeth whitening solutions will still require a consultation with your dentist. They are potentially dangerous if used incorrectly, but can be effective if you follow the instructions. The thing that you need to remember about whitening your teeth is that you are bleaching the enamel. The most common bleach that is used is hydrogen peroxide, the amount of hydrogen peroxide in your whitening gel will vary slightly from brand to brand, but only slightly. The whitening process takes place over a period of time, sometimes up to several weeks. Some side effects have been reported by people in the past, but they tend to be mild. The results of home whitening can be rather impressive, but only if used correctly. If you are interested in whitening your teeth this way, please make an appointment at Wayzata Dental. Your dentist will be able to inform you whether or not a stay at home solution is appropriate for you. He or she will also be able to advise you of the correct way to use your whitening gel.

Zoom is a much more powerful solution that is employed by us here at Wayzata Dental. Zoom is an extremely powerful whitening system that takes place in a single sitting. Your dentist will start by covering your gums with a protective gel. Then he or she will begin the Zoom treatment. Your dentist will treat one third of your teeth at a time. The teeth that are to be treated will be coated with the Zoom whitening gel and then left to whiten. The process is enhanced by use of a metal halide light. Once one section is finished, your dentist will remove the whitening gel from the teeth and prepare the next section. After the third section is completed, you will be able to see some rather dramatic results. Zoom is so popular because it is fast. All it takes is a single sitting, your teeth can be whitened in under two hours. The results of Zoom tend to be more impressive than home whitening solutions because a much more powerful bleach is used and because it is professionally applied.

Which should you choose, Zoom or a stay at home solution? The best choice depends on your teeth. At Wayzata Dental, your dentist will be able to give you the best advice. It might be that your teeth are white enough that a stay at home solution will achieve all that you need. If your dentist believes this is so, he or she will advise you that it is the best option. If, however, your dentist believes that the results will come from Zoom, they will tell you that as well. If you have any questions about Zoom or about other whitening solutions, do not hesitate to ask.

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