Is zoom whitening worth it

Zoom whitening can be worthwhile for faster, more controlled removal of certain tooth stains when your teeth and gums are healthy.

Zoom is an in-office whitening system that uses a peroxide-based gel, sometimes with a lamp designed for the treatment setup. The result depends on the original stain, enamel condition, restorations, and how the gel is applied, rather than on the light alone.

Have the dentist examine enamel, gum margins, cavities, cracks, and existing restorations before whitening. The clinician may clean surface deposits, protect the gums, apply the gel in stages, and provide custom trays or maintenance advice when appropriate.

Arrange an examination before whitening if you have tooth pain, exposed root surfaces, bleeding gums, untreated decay, or a dark tooth after an injury. Seek prompt care for swelling or severe pain because whitening will not treat their cause.

Ask which stains are causing the colour change, whether any cavities or gum problems need treatment first, and which restorations will not change colour. Ask how sensitivity will be managed and how the result will be maintained.