Tag: North Jersey Zoom whitening

Zoom cracked my teeth

I think that Zoom was too strong for my teeth. This is why I went to a dentist for whitening, to prevent problems like this. It’s not that people can see the lines but since I was looking up close in the mirror to see how white my teeth got I see these lines in 2 of my teeth. Can this be reversed? Skylar

Skylar – Zoom bleaching breaks down stains in your teeth, but it won’t cause your teeth to fracture. There are other factors that can make tiny cracks in your teeth more noticeable after bleaching them—whether you use Zoom or another brand. Below are some things to consider.

  • Craze lines – This type of crack is common. And whitening your teeth can make craze lines more noticeable. Only the outer layer of your teeth—the tooth enamel—is affected by craze lines. The cracks are harmless and painless.
  • What causes the lines? Trauma, grinding your teeth, biting your nails or hard surfaces. If you find that after teeth whitening, there are very noticeable craze lines in your teeth, a cosmetic dentist can use dental bonding to carefully conceal the lines.

Although a tooth with a craze line shouldn’t hurt, if you do experience pain in the tooth, or if you have a cracked tooth for any other reason, be certain to schedule an appointment with a cosmetic dentist.

This post is sponsored by Bedminster, NJ dentist Dr. Allyson Hurley.

Will Zoom lighten up my dental bonding?

My dental bonding is getting dark. I am wondering of Zoom will lighten it up a little. I can’t get new bonding right now. Thanks Angela

Angela,

Dental bonding can’t be whitened with Zoom® or any other teeth whitening treatment. It will whiten your natural teeth and make the darker bonding even more noticeable.

Depending on the age of your bonding and cause of the discoloration of the bonding, it can be polished to look better. An expert cosmetic dentist can examine your bonding and determine if it can be polished to make it look lighter and brighter.

Otherwise, you may need new bonding. If replacing new bonding is not currently within your budget, it’s best to wait until you can afford to have an expert cosmetic dentist replace it. You’ll have beautiful results that will be worth the wait.

This post is sponsored by Bedminster, NJ dentist Dr. Allyson Hurley.

My teeth darkened a little after Zoom Whitening

I got Zoom whitening 3 weeks ago but now my teeth are not as white as they were at first. I was told that my teeth would stay white. Is this normal? - Zuni

Zuni - When you first receive in-office Zoom Whitening, your teeth will be brighter than in the days to come. In a week or so, after your teeth rehydrate, the color may be a few shades darker than when you first received the treatment, but that’s normal. In-office Zoom treatment is way to jump-start the whitening process, but it doesn’t eliminate the need for future whitening treatments.

Dentists provide patients with take-home whitening kits to use after in-office treatment. When you use the kit as directed by your dentist, your teeth will continue to whiten. But do not use the take-home kit more than directed by your dentist. It is possible to over-bleach your teeth. When that happens, your teeth can appear gray in color.

If you are following your dentist’s instructions for at-home treatment, but want your teeth even whiter, speak with our dentist about it. He or she will let you know how it can safely be done without harming your teeth.

This post is sponsored by Bedminster, NJ cosmetic dentist Dr. Allyson Hurley.

Will Zoom get the spots out of my teeth?

My teeth are very spotty. It is a genetic disorder. My doctor doesn’t do Zoom whitening, only the take home kits. He said that he is not sure if Zoom will help the spots or not but maybe the take home kit would whiten my teeth and make the spots look lighter. He did not sound very sure. Will Zoom get the spots out of my teeth? Rebekah

Rebekah – You should have your teeth examined by an experienced cosmetic dentist, who is also experienced with the use of Zoom Whitening.

Depending on the cause of the spots, whitening your teeth can make the spots even more noticeable. A cosmetic dentist will let you know if whitening your teeth is the answer or if another cosmetic treatment, such as dental bonding or porcelain veneers, is needed to conceal the spots.

This post is sponsored by top NJ cosmetic dentist Dr. Allyson Hurley.

Zoom Whitening burned his lips

We just celebrated our 25th anniversary and one of the gifts I got from my husband is Zoom whitening. He got it for himself also. Last week, my husband had his Zoom appointment. When he came home his lips were burning and his teeth were really hurting bad. He said that it felt like electric shocks and although it’s better, he is still feeling some of the zinging pain today. I would like to know if this is typical for Zoom because if it is I am going to find out if I can get some other treatment to whiten my teeth instead of Zoom. – Rachel T.

 

Rachel - When you receive Zoom whitening, careful steps should be taken to limit your sensitivity during the treatment and to protect your lips and gums from the gel. Your husband’s lip may have come in contact with the gel, which can burn the skin.

It is common to experience some pain or sensitivity in your teeth when they are whitened. Some patients experience more sensitivity than others. Your dentist should examine your teeth to anticipate any sensitivity you might feel and adjust the intensity of the treatment accordingly. He or she may recommend that you take over-the-counter pain reliever to minimize the sensitivity in your teeth.

If you really don’t want Zoom whitening, you can speak with the dentist’s office to find out if they will substitute your gift of Zoom whitening with an alternative form of teeth whitening.

This post is sponsored by Bedminster dentist Dr. Allyson Hurley.