Zoom cleaning
Zoom is a branded in-office whitening system, not a routine dental cleaning, and it uses peroxide gel with controlled light or activation.
The short answer
Zoom refers to an in-office tooth-whitening system, not a routine dental cleaning; a dentist applies peroxide gel and follows the system’s activation protocol. The appointment begins with a dental check and protection of the gums and soft tissues.
What is the direct answer?
What does this question mean?
The treatment targets chromogenic molecules in enamel and dentine using a peroxide bleaching agent. A cleaning removes plaque, calculus, and surface stain with instruments or an air-polishing device, whereas whitening changes the colour of natural tooth structure.
What can you do next?
Have the dentist examine decay, cracked teeth, leaking restorations, and gum irritation before whitening. During treatment, the clinician records the starting shade, isolates the gingiva, applies the gel in planned cycles, then gives instructions for sensitivity and any prescribed home maintenance.
When should you seek dental care?
Arrange an examination before whitening if you have toothache, untreated cavities, gum disease, exposed roots, or a broken restoration. Contact the clinic if severe sensitivity, gum burns, facial swelling, or pain continues after treatment.
What should you ask the dentist?
Ask whether your discoloration is on the surface or inside the tooth, whether fillings or crowns will remain their current colour, and which whitening concentration and isolation method are planned. Ask how sensitivity will be managed and whether a routine cleaning is needed separately.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zoom remove tartar?
No. Tartar requires professional scaling; whitening addresses colour in natural tooth structure.
Can Zoom whitening cause sensitivity?
Temporary sensitivity can occur because peroxide travels through enamel and dentine toward the pulp; the dentist can adjust exposure and advise desensitising care.