Houston Zoom! Whitening - Dr. Krell - Teeth Whitening 

Houston cosmetic dentist Dr. John Krell knows how important having white teeth is to his patients; thats why he offers one of the most popular teeth whitening system to his patients called Zoom!. Zoom! teeth whitening is a quick, easy and affordable way to achieve up to 8 shades of white in only 1 hour! 

A pearly-white smile is beautiful to look at and can greatly improve self-confidence.  Many people are opting for the Zoom!^® bleaching tray system for fast, safe and effective teeth whitening.  Zoom!^® combines the newest advances in dental technology with proven chemical formulas. This ensures that the bleaching experience is painless, and the results are satisfying.

There are literally hundreds of teeth whitening treatments available in the marketplace, including take-home strips, bleaching toothpastes and take-home whitening gels.  Many take-home gels are ineffective and may not elicit the desired results.

• Teeth stained due to smoking and tabacco use.
• Yellow teeth from drinking coffee, wine, soda.
• Prescription medication such as antibiotics.
• Yellow and brown teeth due to the natural aging process that occurs.

Zoom!^® is a bleaching process that lightens the dentin and enamel of the teeth.  Zoom!^® contains a hydrogen peroxide component (25%), which is the active ingredient in the gel.  When hydrogen peroxide is applied to the teeth, the peroxide component breaks down into tiny oxygen bubbles.  It is these bubbles that eliminate yellowing and staining.

A mercury metal halide light is used to activate the gel and expedite the whitening process.  This specialized light contains a unique infrared filter that works to reduce the amount of heat (and therefore sensitivity) on the surface of the teeth during the procedure.  The internal structure of the teeth remains completely healthy and intact during and after the treatment.

As with any whitening system, the post-treatment results can vary according to the degree of staining and the condition of the teeth.  A consultation with the dentist prior to treatment will provide information as to what kind of results Zoom!^® can provide in specific instances.  Zoom!^® is only applied to healthy teeth and gums.  If tooth decay or gum disease is an issue, these need to be controlled before the bleaching treatment is performed.

Zoom!^® has many advantages over these other treatments, including:

How is the Zoom!^® treatment performed?

Prior to treatment, there will be a consultation where the dentist will outline the exact procedure.  On treatment day, a deep cleaning (prophylaxis) will be performed to rid the teeth of any debris and plaque.  Then, special eyewear will be provided to protect the eyes from the halide light, and splashguards to protect the clothing from the bleaching agent.

Here is a brief overview of the Zoom!^® procedure:

• Cheek retractors will be placed to expose the entire surface of the teeth.
• The gums will be painted or covered to reduce sensitivity.
• The dentist will apply the whitening gel to the teeth.
• The halide light will then be applied to activate the gel.  This specialized Zoom!^® light can be positioned to work on all the teeth simultaneously.
• After 15 minutes, gel will be removed from the teeth and the mouth will be rinsed.
• More gel will be applied for another 15 minutes.
• Again, the gel will be removed and the mouth will be thoroughly cleansed.
• The final treatment of gel will be applied for 15 minutes.
• The gel will be removed for the final time.

It is important to seek advice from a certified houston invisalign dentist like Dr. John Krell prior to beginning a bleaching regime.  Women who are pregnant or lactating should not seek bleaching treatment.

For whiter teeth tomorrow call today at (713) 877-1775 to schedule an appointment!