Zoom Whitening Safe? Is it Painful?

Zoom whitening has proven to be a very safe procedure providing whiter teeth by 2-7 shades in most patients.  That being said, most patients will experience some sensitivity for 8-12 hours following the procedure.  In a small number of cases the sensitivity can be intense.  We provide two Advil prior to the procedure to help reduce this sensitivity.  Hope this helps. 

Whitening is primarily time versus concentration and the sensitivity caused by Zoom can be moderate to intense but lasts overnight to 2days. Pain meds and patience are the answer...results vary...we all want a home run...most have no regrets.

I have been using Zoom for over a decade. Some patients will be sensitive. Generally Ibuprophen prior to the appointment and, if needed, over the next 24 hours is helpful. Some patients experience zero sensitivity, and a very few patients will have a more severe discomfort. Keep in mind that the sensitivity is for no more than 24 hours and that any and all whitening systems carry the same issues. Take home whitening systems can be sensitive during the entire time ( weeks to months). There is no way to tell prior to bleaching who will and who will not be sensitive. The numbers are on your side, most patient have low to no issues and are very happy with the dramatic change. I also direct patients with known sensitivity to brush with toothpaste for sensitive teeth for a week prior to the procedure.