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I would advise to wait at least 2 weeks. This will allow the color to settle down so that your results are stable. Good Luck!
By resurfacing I am assuming you mean replacing? If so, 10 days to 2 weeks is about right. 2 reasons: For cosmetics, you want your final color to "set" which takes about 10 days. Occasionally, the hydrogen peroxide in the Zoom may need up to 2 weeks to completely leave the small tubules in your teeth. If you chance a filling before 10 days, the strength of your filling may be compromised. This is not always true, but to play it safe, wait at least 10 days. Enjoy your new smile!
If fillings need to be done after ZOOM whitening, the general rule is to wait 2 weeks. This allows the final shade to settle and the tooth surface to be ready for the bonding process.
Generally after any type of whitening procedure, I would recommend allowing your teeth to stabilize before redoing any filings. 2 weeks is usually enough time to be safe.
There is no set time after Zoom to have fillings done. However, if you want to match exactly the color of the tooth and the new filling for the long term, wait for color stabilization of the Zoom which is about 2 weeks.
Make sure your bonded fillings do not have gross decay. Then Zoom your teeth, and after wards after 3-5 days replace the fillings. Ask your dentist to make some touch up home care kits to maintain your whitened teeth.
Trays can be used solely for at home whitening. They can be used for a boost or maintenance following in office zoom. Additionally we use them as a means to Optimize in office Zoom results. I have my patients who are willing to put in the extra time and expense for whiter longer lasting teeth...
If you have several cracked teeth and several cavities, in that case a holding care should be performd first. Meaning the decay needs to be removed and then restored temporarly. Getting the whitening done on the teeth with cavities and or cracks can cause sensitivity which can be severe...
