Tag: Somerset county NJ 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.

My teeth are too white. Is Zoom reversible?

My teeth were whitened with Zoom 3 weeks ago and they are still too white. I don’t like the way they look and it is too noticeable. I know it may sound strange but I am sick of people asking me if I got my teeth whitened. I don’t want to go back to the original color of my teeth before I got Zoom but I do want to reverse it about 3 shades. Is this something that can be done? The dentist who did the Zoom told me no. Thanks. Nani

Nani – Teeth bleaching is not reversible. The bleaching gel penetrates your teeth and dissolves the stain in them. The stains that contributed to the color of your teeth cannot be revived.

Sometimes patients think they want their teeth to have a certain level of brightness, but when it is achieved, they are uncomfortable with it. As time passes, your teeth will pick up stains from food and drink. Instead of doing periodic touch-ups at home with whitening gel, you can skip those treatments and the color of your teeth will darken.

When your teeth are the shade of white you want, you can start using whitening gel to maintain them.

This post is sponsored by Bedminster, NJ cosmetic 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.