Zoom Whitening: Stories
Write a ReviewPainful but Really Works! - Chicago, IL
- gaby_girrrl
- posted 2 years ago
- updated 1 year ago
- Worth It
- Cost: $299
- Chicago, IL
I am getting married in September so I wanted to...
- 20 May 2011
I am getting married in September so I wanted to have nice pearly whites for my big day. I went to my dentist after work and got it done in an hour. When I arrived the assistant offered me some water and two advils, she mentioned it would help with the sensitivity. Then the dentist explained to me how the procedure would be done and what I could expect from it, she did a quick cleaning and polishing of the teeth and started the procedure.
First, she put some oil on my lips to help with the stretching for the mouth piece. She made sure all other areas were covered to prevent burning and irritation. The procedure is broken into four 15 minute sessions. I watched tv the whole entire time but by the third session I could feel my teeth starting to become very sensitive, like the nerves were being pinched or something. The fourth session was probably the one that was harder to endure. However my doctor told me if it was too painful I did not have to finish the last session but I did it anyway. When she finished they rinsed off the gel residue from my teeth and showed my new pearls! Love them!
I drove home and on my way I started to feel a little sensitivity pain. Two hours later, holy hell! It hurts! Took 2 vicodins and went to bed. Woke up around 3 AM because of the pain. Went back to bed and woke up for work at 7. Pain still there, took 2 aleves and went to work. I'm hoping the pain will go away soon, tho the doctor mentioned the first 24-48 hours my teeth would be real sensitive.
Here is a pic of my after (5 days later) sorry I...
- 6 Jun 2011
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Had it done yesterday and my teeth are about 4 shades whiter. Love it. Yes it hurt a bit during treatment and I have had a couple of little sensativity pains since but well worth the $150.00 I spent for it with a Groupon. It even came with the trays.
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Hi,
I'm thinking of getting the Zoom whitening for $100 from Groupon. I can't even stand the NightWhite gel that one puts overnight in the trays. My teeth are VERY sensitive. I have read 10 or more reviews and 80% of the people that did Zoom said it was painful and they would never do it again. Is it worth the pain for 2 or so days if your teeth are yellow and how much whiter would they REALY get?
Thanks!
How are your teeth feeling? Did the Sensodyne and Advil help to decrease the pain?
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I had my treatment done this afternoon, it was a 15 min session done 4 times (total 1 hour), the dentist padded over my gums and clamped my mouth open, i thought that was to prevent me screaming but was just to protect my gums, then she applied the paste to my teeth and lined up the light over my teeth, she told me there was a bell to ring if i needed assistance since i wouldn't be able to talk...GULP!!! she switched on the light and left the room, leaving me to watch my cousin vinnie, she came back 3 times and sucked the stuff off my teeth then applied a fresh coating each time, it wasn't untill i was ending my 4th session that i felt a twinge in my front tooth, for the next 4 hours i had a twinge in my front teeth (feels like someone touched my teeth with a live wire) about every 20 mins each lasting a few seconds...the result though is totally awesome and well worth the little discomfort i endured.
Hi gaby,
Well it's been far longer than the 24-48 hours, please tell me your teeth are not still sensitive. This is a good review, I always wondered how long it took and I've never heard about the oil for stretching. Did you dentists mention if you will need to go back for more? We would love to see pictures! Please keep us updated.
Thanks so much for the review,
-Britt
Well let me tell you, my teeth were sensitive for the first 48hrs for sure! However my dentist recommended brushing with sensodyne plus she gave me fluoride to apply at night before going to bed which totally helped. The second day it was sensitive like when you bite into ice but not painful, just sensitive.
IT WAS TOTALLY WORTH IT! The pain is nothing compared to the results and to be honest I have ZERO tolerance to pain, so I am sure that other people probably would not mind the pain. Unfortunately I did not take before pics but I will post some after pics soon.
Take care! :)