Zoom vs home teeth whitening system?

I need to get Teeth whitening done. But I am confused about the home teeth whitening (bleaching ) treatment and the Zoom treatment.

  1. Is the Zoom treatment more effective? Makes teeth more whiter? Is it worth the extra money that you pay over a home whitening?
  2. A lot of reviews say that it is painful and the effect goes after 2-3 months. How true is that ?
2 answers to “Zoom vs home teeth whitening system?”

A: All bleaching is temporary

Lance Timmerman, DMD

Most sensitivity from whitening is from dehydration during the process, and goes away in 24 hours.  Some Ibuprofen in advance can prevent extreme pain, but discomfort is common. While Zoom is a single visit process, the effects are hit or miss.  Some people are happy, some not.  Effectiveness is... more

A: Both can be used

Michael J. Thomas, DDS

Zoom is faster than trays, but I always recommend both for a better result. Zoom just reduces the amount of time you need to wear the trays. Trays alone will take weeks. All teeth whitening can be a bit painful which is temporary. If you want a nose job, then you expect the nose to be sore after the procedure.... more

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