I Feel Cheated. Zoom! Whitening

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I just spent $365 to do zoom!, but my dentist just do 1 15mins zoom!, i didn't see any different in my teeth. then when i have a talk with him about 3 15mins, he just said he was following the procedure. how can i do? T_T

Scott Young, DDS · Answer

I hate to hear about your Zoom experience.  One session is usually not enough to see great results.  The latest machine (Zoom Advanced Power) allows the patient enough bleach to do 3-4 fifteen minute sessions.  In our office, we always  leave enough time for the fourth session if the patients teeth are heavily stained and the patient has not developed any sensitivity.  You should have been allowed to finish the process.  Zoom is a the best whitening procedure on the market and works well when the protocol is performed.

Steven Davidowitz, DDS · Answer

Zoom! being an elective procedure can be stopped after one session, two sessions or, 3 sessions if pain or discomfort is not tolerable during treatment.  This would be one reason to stop after only one session.  Another would be if the doctor see's a negative reaction to the treatment.  Aside from the two reasons above a Zoom! office treatment should include at least 3 full 15 min sessions of treatment.As I always say to my patients, if a practitioner does not feel they can do a procedure properly and to its highest standards then they should not do the procedure at all.Zoom! is the best whitening method out there to start your teeth whitening journey.  always be sure you are a good candidate prior to setting up the whitening appointment and discuss whitening maintenance with your doctor as a onne hour Zoom! will not last without proper maintenance.

Sheldon Seidman, DDS · Answer

When we perform a Zoom procedure in our office we usually do three 15 minute cycles, and if the patient has the time and patience, we do a fourth. This is what is recommended by the manufacturer. The only time we will do less cycles is if the patient is so sensitive that they ask us to stop, or if the patient feels claustraphobic or can't sit any longer. Rarely will one cycle show any kind of results.  The prcess works well most of the time when done as directed.

Daniel Beninato, DDS · Answer

The usual routine for Zoom whitening calls for 3 15 minute cycles, followed by an optional 4th cycle.  One 15 minute cycle will have little to no effect.  if you were not having any sensitivity after the first 15 minute cycle, there is no reason for stopping the procedure.

Leonard Tau, DMD · Answer

Sorry to hear about the problem you were having with your Zoom Procedure.  As other dentists have already stated Zoom protocol is 3 15 min sessions with a 4th always a possibilty.  One 15 minute session will absolutely have no result.  I would talk to the dentist and let him know your concerns.

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