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Your teeth should be free of tartar, plaque, and stain that can be removed by a hygienist prior to Zoom whitening. Keeping your teeth clean and tartar-free is important to preserve your gum health even without considering whitening, and will help keep your smile looking great!
Simple answer is YES. Tarter, plaque, calculus can cover your teeth and prevent the gel from working. You do not want to have your teeth cleaned and whitened in the same day they will be very sensitive.
YES. If there is any accumulation of plaque or tartar (calculus) on your teeth, the actual enamel will not be reached by the Zoom whitening gel. However, it is preferable to have the cleaning done at least 24-hours prior to the whitening, in case there is any bleeding of the gums.
Having a cleaning with your hygienist before whitening is definitely a good idea. The plaque, tarter, and/or debris will cause a build-up on your teeth that may not allow the teeth to whiten in certain areas, resulting in uneven coloring on your teeth. The same is true for the inflamation of the gums. If the whitening is done when your gums are inflamed you may have left over yellowing close to the gums after the inflimation is taken care of. Some patients are concerned about the possible sensitivity when having a cleaning before the whitening. However, this can usually be combated by using tooth paste made for sensitivity (such as fluoridex) 1-2 weeks before and after treatment, with the combination of ibuprophen on the day of treatment. If you want the best possible result from your Zoom Whitening treatment then have it done within a week of your cleaning.
Zoom is an excellent technique but it can be very difficult for any one step procedure to reach the maximum color change possible. Some of my patients are happy with their results. I give my patients custom made trays to follow up and maintain their...
Hold off on fabricating your new crown if possible. Use your bleaching trays regularly for the next few weeks and you will likely be surprised by how much whiter your teeth will get. Although I feel Zoom! is the best in office whitening on the market, it can be unpredictable...
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...
