“Zoom is no better (or worse) than at-home kits”
Zoom whitening: NOT worth it
Pain: Uncomfortable
I had Zoom teeth whitening at my dentist’s office. My husband was receiving an award from the college where he’s tenured – it was a black tie affair and I wanted to look good for it.
First of all you won’t believe the prep for this procedure. I had images of the home whitening kits and strips you see on TV; being sat in the dentist chair with peroxide in my mouth for over an hour was a different experience entirely. It wasn’t simple and it wasn’t easy but the results seemed very similar. I even went home with instructions to “follow-up” with an at-home kit. Why would I need to do that after what I’d just gone through?!
My teeth were very sensitive during the procedure. I wouldn’t say it hurt exactly but it was certainly not comfortable. I couldn’t wait to get out of that office.
My teeth were sensitive to hot and cold for a few days afterwards, something I was never warned about and that haunted me at the awards dinner.
Am I happy with the effects? Sure, I suppose it is better than I was. But I don’t think this is any more or less effective than other products out there; I can see a difference in shades but I still wouldn’t call my teeth “white” (I am a religious coffee drinker so maybe “white” doesn’t exist for me anymore). For the hassle and expense though I wouldn’t say it was worth it at all.
Jun 7, 2007Comments and replies (5)
5 posts
30 Apr 2008
Both the Zoom and bleaching trays with Opalescence are offered at our office. I would choose the Opalescence. It is more gentle and works well. I can get a deal on the product since I work in the office. Ebay sellers sell it cheap. I don't know how they do it. I see it being sold for less than the wholesale price at our office.
2 posts
13 Aug 2008
Maraa from GA,
As you are a 'religious' coffee drinker, then I presume you didn't abstain from coffee for 2 weeks after the treatment...? Also I was told not to drink red wine or anything dark and staining. You totally wasted your money if you continued to drink coffee for the weeks afterwards, your Dentist should have told you that !