ZOOM! In-Office Teeth Whitening

ZOOM! is a state-of-the-art bleaching process that’s designed to lighten a patient’s natural tooth enamel and dentin (the layer underneath the enamel). It contains hydrogen peroxide, which serves as an active ingredient. When directly applied to the teeth here at our dental office, it will break down into small bubbles of oxygen that gradually chip away at the noticeable staining and yellow color that you want to get rid of it.

In addition to the hydrogen peroxide, our team will use a state-of-the-art light that helps activate the whitening gel’s full potential and expedites your beautiful results. This light contains a special filter that reduces the amount of heat the patient experiences, cutting down on sensitivity and helping the internal structure of your teeth stay safe, healthy, and intact at all times.

Before ZOOM! treatment begins, Dr. Bartusiak will want to sit down with patients for an initial consultation so that he can determine whether or not this whitening procedure is the right fit. Post-treatment results will depend on the severity of the staining and the types of staining your smile is experiencing. Please keep in mind that if any tooth decay and/or gum disease is present, these issues will need to be under control before professional whitening can be successfully performed.

What are the Benefits of ZOOM! Teeth Whitening?

• Treatment time is fast – whitening is completed in just one appointment here in Washington, PA!
• All teeth are treated at the same time for maximum convenience.
• The results last longer than what a patient could hope to achieve with over-the-counter solutions.
• Post-treatment oral sensitivity is greatly reduced overall.
• Stains can even be removed from dental crowns, veneers, and other all-ceramic restorations.

How Does the ZOOM! In-Office Teeth Whitening Process Work?

Here’s a brief overview of what patients can expect at their visit:

• Our team will start by comfortably positioning cheek retractors within the mouth to expose all of the tooth surfaces.
• The gums will be covered to protect them from the whitening gel and reduce sensitivity.
• One of our dentists will apply the ZOOM! Whitening gel to the teeth and then the light to activate it.
• After 15 minutes of exposure, we will thoroughly remove the gel from the teeth and rinse your mouth as well.
• Then, these steps are repeated two more times in a row – the whitening gel is applied for another 15 minutes, followed a thorough cleansing.

Once whitening is complete, it’s important to remember that discoloring agents can still worm their way back into your smile over time. That’s why practicing oral hygiene at home (including brushing twice-daily and flossing once) is so important. We can also provide take-home whitening for occasional touch-ups when you need them!