Tooth Whitening Comparisons & Costs

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Method of Bleaching	Cost	Where	Time	Results	Comments
OTC Paint-on	$8-10	Home	10-15 minutes to apply 30 minutes twice a day for 2 weeks	-	Takes time to paint on every day. Less effective due to percent of bleach and irregular coverage
OTC Bleach Trays	$20-50	Home	30 minutes twice a day for 2 weeks	+	Bulky and often uncomfortable
OTC White Strips	$25-35	Home	30 minutes twice a day for 2 weeks	++	May bleach unevenly if teeth are not straight. May be difficult to keep on teeth (speaking)
Professional White Strips	$50	Dental Office	30 minutes twice a day for 2 weeks	+++	May be difficult to keep on teeth (speaking) May bleach unevenly if teeth are not straight.
Professional Bleach Trays	$245+	Office Visit & Home	Short office visit. 1-2 hours daily for 3 weeks	++++	Most effective with reliable results
Zoom!	~~$600~~ $450	Office & Home	1 hour in-office and at home follow-up trays	++++	Fastest result. Zoom is best for people with sensitivity because we block out those areas before the gel is applied.

Zoom! Whitening

How it Works:

Zoom! is a bleaching process that lightens discoloration of enamel and dentin. The Zoom! light activated whitening gel's active ingredient is Hydrogen Peroxide. As the Hydrogen Peroxide is broken down, oxygen enters the enamel and dentin, bleaching colored substances while the structure of the tooth is unchanged. The Zoom! light aids in activating the hydrogen peroxide and helps it penetrate the surface of the tooth. A study has shown that use of the Zoom! lamp increases the effectiveness of the Zoom! gel by 26% or more, giving an average improvement of up to eight shades.

Time:

The complete procedure takes less than an hour. The procedure begins with a preparation period followed as little as by 45 minutes of bleaching. (A cleaning is recommended prior to the actual Zoom! whitening session.) During the procedure, patients may comfortably watch television or listen to music. Individuals with a strong gag reflex or anxiety may have difficulty undergoing the entire procedure.

Results:

By following some simple post whitening care instructions, your teeth will always be lighter than they were before. To keep your teeth looking their best we recommend flossing daily, and brushing at least twice daily.