What's the difference between teeth whitening treatments?

There are so many teeth whitening options I run across.  Zoom, britesmile, laser whitening, etc.  how do I find the right one/ best whitener?

3 answers to “What's the difference between teeth...”

A: All whitening works, but the varying levels

Lance Timmerman, DMD

Whitening teeth is dependent on 3 factors: • gel concentration• frequency of application• duration of exposure Some products are lower concentrations to limit sensitivity, but are not as effective. Over time they will work enough to satisfy most people, so lower concentration products depend on... more

A: zoom whitening

Daniell Mishaan, DDS

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, composed of hydrogen peroxide, is applied onto the teeth.  A... more

A: The only difference is in each treatment's method of...

Jimmy C. Wu, DDS

The only difference is in each treatment's method of activating the solution that whitens your teeth. Some brands of one-hour whitening require a light to activate the solution. Other brands require a separate activating solution that mixes with the base to start the whitening process. All of them use 35%... more

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