Teeth Whitening for a Fresh Clean Look

HLD uses both the Zoom! Chairside Bleaching System and the Opalescence Home Bleaching Care System. Both bleaching systems are very effective and have proven to be safe in numerous clinical studies.

Bleaching works very well in most patients as a conservative (no drilling) method to make your teeth look whiter and brighter. The primary difference between the Zoom! and Opalesence systems is the speed of the bleaching result.

With the Zoom! In-Office Whitening System, a 1 hour session will product the same bleaching effect as aproximately 10 hours of the Opalesence system. However, patients taking certain mediacations that can make the lips and skin extremely sensitive to light, are not able to do the Zoom! without discontinuing the use of their medications for several days prior to having the Zoom! procedure done. In these cases, the bleaching system of choice would be the Opalescence system because the no high intensity light is needed to activate the bleaching gel.

Most teeth will lighten from 4 to 8 shades in color when compared to the porcelain shade guides used by your dentist in choosing the color for porcelain crowns and veneers. Tetracycline staining and darkening from having a root canal done on a tooth usually do not get a good result from bleaching. Also, bonded fillings, porcelain crowns, and porcelain veneers do not bleach; only natural tooth enamel will bleach. So if your are having porcelain crowns, veneers or bonded fillings done as part of your dental treatment plan, if bleaching is in the treatment plan also, it should be done first so the color of the porcelain or bonding material can be matched to the newly bleached teeth.

• Safe effective way to whiten teeth.
• No preparation (drilling) is needed.
• Relative inexpensive compared to other treatments.
• Easy to do.

The traditional method for bleaching consists of two appointments. The first appointment is for upper and lower arch impressions (molds). From these impressions custom trays or holders are made which hold the bleaching gel against your teeth. AT the second appointment, the bleaching trays are tried in your mouth to make certain they fit properly, and the bleaching is delivered to you. Instructions for its use are in the kit, but the dental assistant goes over them with you at this appointment. You then take the kit home with you, and start the bleaching process.

The normal time period to achieve the best result is to bleach for 7-14 days or about two hours each day. Thereafter, every 3-6 months depending upon the patient and their particular lifestyle you will do a touch-up bleaching usually about 3-6 days in duration. The bleach is sold separately in individual syringes at HLD.

Zoom! In-Office Whitening System

The Zoom! In-Office Whitening System will make your teeth dramatically whiter in less that an hour. The procedure is simple. It begins with a short preparation to cover your lips and gums, leaving only your teeth exposed. The Zoom! clinician then applies the proprietary Zoom1 Whitening Gel, which was designed to be used with a specially designed light. The Zoom! light and gel work together to gently penetrate your teeth, breaking up stains and discoloration. With proper care your smile will sparkle for years.

Zoom! Chairside Whitening System

The Zoom! chairside Whitening System is a scientifically advance, patent pending tooth whitening procedure. It's safe, effective and fast, very fast. In less than an hour your teeth will become dramatically whiter. Zoom! Chairside Whitening is ideal for anyone looking for immediate results. The convenience of Zoom! in comparision to days of wearing trays or strips, makes it the perfect choice for the busy individual.

HLD is always ready to answer any questions you have regarding bleaching. Whiter, brighter teeth are only a phone call away.