Will I have to have the zoom whitening done more than once?

3 answers to “Will I have to have the zoom...”

A: Number of Zoom Whitening treatments for good results

Susan Goode Estep, DMD

Twenty-five percent of the population gets ideal results after one Zoom whitening.  On average, it takes about three Zoom Whitening procedures to achieve optimum results. 

A: There is always upkeep after Whitening Treatments

Jennifer Jablow, DDS

Whether you choose to do the in house ZOOM or an at home system there is always upkeep afterwards. Teeth are porous and constanlty taking up stain. Some teeth are more porous than others. How much coffee, tea wine etc you drink can affect the need for more frequent treatments as well. Drink all staining... more

A: All whitening is temporary

Lance Timmerman, DMD

Depending on your goals and how white you want to remain/maintain, you should consider zoom or any other whitening process a routine procedure. The interval will be up to you, whether it is once per year or every 3.

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