got zoomed and not happy :(

i went to get my teeth whitened with the Zoom. it was 2 x 20 minute sessions. my teeth were not that yellow, they were like pale yellow with no stains at all. always received compliments on my smile. well after the 2x20min session, iw as not impressed at all. the technician said that everyone is different and i can come again for another 2x20 min session. i paid $295. i am now worried the next session wont help... did anyone see improved results after the 2nd session??

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by Chikitta in Chicago, IL

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Zoom Again?

Zoom can be unpredictable, but attractive because of price and ease. I recommend talking with your Dentist. Usually with Zoom 3 or 4 sessions (15 minutes each) is typical. Very little whitening can be expected after one or two sessions. Is there a reason why you stopped? Almost all patients whiten after 4 sessions, however the amount of whitening is variable. You are correct, another 2 sessions may not work. Since you may have other options, the best... more

Zoom Disappointment

I have a large cosmetic practice and I don't like zoom. Sometimes it produces good results for a minority of people. If you have coffee or cigarette of food stains that yellow the outer surface it works well. Problem is that it doesn't penetrate far into the tooth. THe color on most people is coming from deep within the tooth and bleach doesn't touch that. Otherwise bleach wouldn't be safe. There has to be good communication and... more

Does Everyone Get Great Results with Zoom Whitening?

With Zoom teeth whitening some people get amazing results, some get very little results. A great cosmetic dentistry office will help coach you on what results to expect BEFORE you start any whitening treatments. I'm just not a fan of discounted, fast whitening. In my opinion, it takes time at the start, to discuss what results you are expecting. Not everyone whitens with Zoom. I doubt that another session is going to produce results that you'll be excited about. Sit down with... more

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Chikitta 4 May 2013

thank you everyone for your answers. i DID go back about 3-4 weeks later for another 2x20 minute sessions. Well, after the first 20 minutes i could not BEAR the pain anymore!!!it was terrible!! as much as i wanted my teeth to get whiter, it was just intolerable. i told them i cant go on. so i stopped there. therefore i got a total of 3x20 minute sessions. the whitening was extremely mild. the Doctor said i would get several shades lighter but i did not and i couldnt blame them if i couldnt take anymore pain. now, a year later, i find my teeth are almost back to how they were BEFORE the zoom. is there another drastic solution other than veneers? i really dont want veneers, i have nice teeth and all. is there a difference between whitening and bleaching in the results and the price? thank you again.

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