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Zoom in office whitening

Zoom in-office whitening is a professional bleaching procedure in which a peroxide gel is applied to the teeth under controlled clinical conditions.

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What is the direct answer?

Zoom in-office whitening is a professional bleaching procedure in which a peroxide gel is applied to the teeth under controlled clinical conditions.

What does this question mean?

A clinician examines the teeth and gums first, protects the soft tissues, applies the prescribed gel, and may use a light according to the system protocol. Several application cycles can be used in one visit.

What can you do next?

Follow the practice’s aftercare instructions, brush gently, and tell the clinician about sensitivity before or during treatment. Treat decay, leaking fillings, or gum inflammation before whitening.

When should you seek dental care?

Seek dental advice for severe sensitivity, gum burns, uneven colour, or pain after treatment.

What should you ask the dentist?

Ask whether existing restorations will match afterward, whether sensitivity is likely in your case, and what maintenance is appropriate.

Frequently asked questions

Pain or soft-tissue injury after treatment should be reported promptly.

Ask whether existing restorations will match afterward, whether sensitivity is likely in your case, and what maintenance is appropriate.

Would treating decay or replacing a visible restoration be needed first?

Ask whether existing restorations will match afterward, whether sensitivity is likely in your case, and what maintenance is appropriate.