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Zoom Whitening Pain

I plan to go on zoom 2 treatment and I was looking forward until I read some comments that stated the after effects are painful. What can I honestly expect from this treatment? I have healthy and nice teeth, only naturally yellowish and don't want to make a big mistake.

Asked 41 months ago by nina22 in Croatia, Europe
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Enhance & Brighten Your Smile with Zoom

Zoom is great for anyone looking to brighten there smile, before getting started with any whitening systems you want to make sure that you discuss treatment with  your dentist to  make sure you would be a good candidate, keep in mind that if you have any bonding material on your teeth you may need to change them whitening does not change the bonding.  We put all our patients on fluoridex for about 2 weeks prior to doing zoom to help with sensitivity we also recommend... more
Lawrence Gilbert, DDS
Woodbury Cosmetic Dentist
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Zoom Whitening Expectations

Sensitivity is something you should discuss with your dentist before proceeding with treatment. In our office sensitivity with Zoom hasn’t been an issue. We take a lot of steps to make sure thfere’s no sensitivity. Every patient uses Sensodyne toothpaste and ACT for 2 weeks prior to treatment. We then administer 400mg Ibuprofen prior to the procedure. We also provide a 20 minute fluoride treatment before the patient leaves our office. It’s... more
Peter Mann, DDS
New York Cosmetic Dentist
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All teeth whitening CAN cause sensitivity

While there may be some discomfort, it is always temporary and nothing permanent is done. Most discomfort can be easily managed with OTC Ibuprofen or fluoride application prior to whitening.
Lance Timmerman, DMD
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist
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The Truth About Zoom Whitening Pain

Sensitivity is the #1 risk when getting your teeth whitened. Whether you choose to whiten at home using Crest White Strips of have your dentist do it professionally in his office, there is always the possibility that you will experience some discomfort. My orthodontic patients have had varied reactions ranging from absolutely no pain or sensitivity whatsoever to a few who are in so much pain that they cannot eat or sleep for the rest of the day and into the night. The problem is that you... more
Greg Jorgensen, DMD, MS
Albuquerque Orthodontist
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Zoom Teeth Whitening is fairly painless

In my experience, there have not been complaints of pain or sensitivity during or after treatment. Patients should always be screened for and treat any dental problems prior to whitening treatment to prevent painful incidences. Furthermore, the procedure includes a step to protect gums from the active whitening solution which may burn. With the proper precautions and management, the in-office Zoom whitening procedure should be fairly painless. And in the event of pain or sensitivity... more
Henry Fung, DDS
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
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A useful tip for tooth whitening

ZOOM 2 is a great product. I have all my patients use fluoridex before and after their whitening sessions to help prevent and reduce sensitivity that can be a direct result of whitening. The sensitivity you may experience after any whitening is always temporary. Fluroidex is a toothpaste that should be used in place of your regular toothpaste. I usually recommend to start 2 weeks before use until at least 2 weeks after your whitening treatment. Ask your dentist if they carry this product,... more
Jacqueline Fulop-Goodling, DMD
New York Orthodontist
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Pain after zoom teeth whitening procedure

I researched many whitening sytems from deep bleaching to Sapphire Whitening. Along the way, i happened to read a blog called rebecca's pocket. If you are not sure the best route to go, i would look at this blog. After reading stories on this blog  and other comments from patients and friends, I decided not to go with Zoom. Sometimes the best comments are the testimonials of patients who have experienced this procedure. You need to hear the pros and cons from patients as well as... more
Robert Fields, DDS
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
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