Question: How can I safely whiten my teeth?

Answer: One telltale sign that it is time to whiten your teeth is if you are embarrassed to smile because of the color of your teeth. There is no reason to suffer any more as there are two easy, efficient, SAFE ways to whiten your teeth - up to nine shades lighter. For fastest results we offer ZOOM! 1-Hour Whitening . We place whitening gel on the teeth, which is enhanced by a strong laser light. ZOOM! 1-Hour Whitening will lighten the teeth to about 85-90% of their maximum brightness, but in only one hour. For Home Whitening, we make custom trays that fit over your upper and lower teeth, which hold a whitening gel that is not enhanced by light. You must wear the trays several hours per day or nights for 8-12 consecutive days. Home Whitening will lighten the teeth to 100% of their maximum brightness, but over several days. This technique is less expensive than ZOOM! 1-Hour Whitening . Many opt for Combo Whitening, which includesZOOM! 1-Hour Whitening followed by only 2-3 consecutive days of Home Whitening. Then you have the trays with which to touch up your whitening with the Home technique each 6 months.

Question: My teeth are very sensitive. I cannot use over the counter products for teeth whitening because they irritate my gums. I have heard that Zoom Whitening systems are also hard on sensitive teeth and gums. What should I do?

Answer: Three possibilities: 1.You are probably getting the gel on you gums because the over-the-counter trays are not nearly as close-fitting to the necks of the teeth as those made in a dental office. 2. You may be using too much gel. Only a very small amount is needed, plus overuse is wasteful. 3. The gel solution may be too strong. Research shows using tooth whitening gel containing over 11% carbamine peroxide doesn’t really stay white longer, but can burn the gums more. Zoom Whitening and other similar systems are much safer in that they are tested for less potential to burn the gums, the trays fit better, and during the in-the-office application with the bright light a special plastic “dam” is tightly placed over the gums to protect them. And lastly, a highly trained dental professional is performing the service.