Zoom teeth whitening Q & A

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Daniell Mishaan, DDS Daniell Mishaan, DDS

Zoom teeth whitening - How long will the pain last?

Each patient is different and it would be difficult to judge the source of the other patient's pain. That being said, thirty-six hours is when patients normally experience some sensitivity. The first night is always the worst. Contact your... more

Can I buy the toothpaste that will reduce sensitivity prior to Zoom treatment over the counter?

Q: I am extremely nervous now about the Zoom procedure. I never even considered pain involved until I read all these reviews. If there is a toothpaste that will help with the sensitivity prior to getting in the dentist chair, then I would like to... more

Is Zoom teeth whitening the best?

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Daniell Mishaan, DDS Daniell Mishaan, DDS

What's the difference between various teeth whitening treatments?

Zoom whitening is a quick chair-side whitening system.  Three sets of fifteen minute treatments are done in one visit.  The process begins with covering lips, gums, and tongue, leaving only the teeth exposed.  Zoom whitening gel,... more

Daniell Mishaan, DDS Daniell Mishaan, DDS

Does bleaching work on gray teeth?

Traditionally, yellow stains do much better than gray teeth with today's whitening procedures. You will still see an improvement in the shading of your teeth- but you should adjust your expectation level accordingly. We have seen patients who... more

Daniell Mishaan, DDS Daniell Mishaan, DDS

What is BriteSmile?

BriteSmile is a professional, chair-side whitening system that offers patients a safe and effective way to brighten their smiles.  The system has proven to whiten about 9 shades per hour. BriteSmile teeth whitening uses a ‘Procedural... more

Daniell Mishaan, DDS Daniell Mishaan, DDS

Teeth whitening - How long before I can consume foods that may stain?

In my experience, I tell patients to wait forty-eight hours. You would not want to go through all the effort of whitening your teeth and then discoloring them again. more

Robert G. Berman, DDS, PSRobert G. Berman, DDS, PS

How do I find the best dentist?

I have found that the members of the American Academy Of Cosmetic Dentistry are the best clinicians. Cosmetic procedures are very demanding. In providing these services one has to fine tune their diagnostic skills, analyze the occlusion, etc. Be... more

Robert G. Berman, DDS, PSRobert G. Berman, DDS, PS

How much does cosmetic dentistry cost?

Cosmetic dental procedures can range from simply whitening teeth, combined with reshaping minor discrepencies, to a full mouth smile makeover. If you are not pleased with the shape of your teeth due to wear, malformation, chipping, etc. some... more

Ryan Sellinger, DMDRyan Sellinger, DMD

What's the best teeth whitening treatment?

In-office whitening or professional whitening is the most predictable and effective way to whiten your teeth when followed by an at-home whitener for 7-14 days. The whitening results in the office need to be stabilized by a high frequency at-home... more

Lance Timmerman DMDLance Timmerman DMD

How do I choose the right shade of white for my teeth?

Opinions of white and not white enough vary from person to person, as does the effectiveness of bleaching products. Some people simply don't get much change in color from bleaching. When I have done smile makeovers for models or pageant... more

Lance Timmerman DMDLance Timmerman DMD

What's the best way to enhance my smile?

We often say that there are 3 "Es" in cosmetic dentistry: Esthetics Efficiency Economical We then ask which 2 do you want, as you can't have all 3. From what was described in the question, I would assume a... more

Lance Timmerman DMDLance Timmerman DMD

How can I make sure I get the results I want from a cosmetic dental procedure?

Some people have it very clear in their mind what they want to achieve when they smile. As long as a person can articulate what they want, a skilled and experienced dentist can help determine if the goals are even possible. Quite often a trained... more

Laura KellyLaura Kelly

What professional teeth whitening options do I have?

In-office methods and at-home procedures are both effective, and in-office typically produces a faster result but usually costs more. Depending on how fast you need results and your whitening budget, your dentists can offer several options for... more

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