Laurelwood Dental
Lorin W. Rice, DMD
Reed T. Hall, DDS
2824 NE Wasco, Suite 210
Portland, OR 97232
Tel: 503-284-3575
Fax: 503-284-4139
In Office Whitening
Teeth Whitening/ZOOM!
While professional cleanings twice a year and regular brushing can remove surface staining, tooth whitening goes beyond the surface. Your teeth have tiny microscopic tubules that over time collect stain, especially as we mature in age. If you decide you would like to go beyond regular care to make your smile brighter, please discuss your options with your dentist.
Laurelwood Dental offers both home whitening products as well as in-office whitening. The difference is in the amount of time it takes for your teeth to whiten to your desired shade.
In Office Whitening:
Zoom! Whitening
Zoom! is a revolutionary teeth-whitening procedure that is safe, effective and very fast! In a little over an hour your teeth will be dramatically lighter, at least six to ten shades lighter. Zoom! teeth whitening gel is a scientifically formulated hydrogen peroxide that when activated by laser light, penetrates your teeth to remove deep stains and discoloration. With proper care and an occasional touch-up at home, your beautiful whiter smile will sparkle for years!
About the process:
- To prepare for Zoom! Whitening, your dentist will examine your teeth and gums to make sure they are healthy.
- Fillings and crowns will not change color with whitening but can be replaced after whitening to match, if desired.
- Your lips and gums will be covered with an isolation material, called a dental dam, to protect them during treatment.
- Then, we apply the Zoom! whitening gel, which is activated by the Zoom! light source. The gel and light work together to gently break up the stains on your teeth.
- After three 15-minute applications within one hour, you rinse and the treatment is complete…leaving you with a brighter, whiter smile!
Learn
more about Zoom! on their web site at http://www.zoomnow.com.