Dentist London Blog » zoom teeth whitening http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:05:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Why You Should get Your Teeth Whitened in the City of London http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/why-you-should-get-your-teeth-whitened-in-the-city-of-london/ http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/why-you-should-get-your-teeth-whitened-in-the-city-of-london/#comments Thu, 10 Feb 2011 06:00:52 +0000 admin http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/?p=3421 If you live in the bustling city of London, it can be very fast paced and very competitive, and how we come across to others can influence how we get on in our professional and personal lives- how we dress, style our hair and our natural confidence are important in the city. More importantly, so is our smile and it really should be up there along with our physical and mental health. Not only are healthy white teeth proven to be more attractive to the opposite sex, but they can influence how people judge you in the workplace too. But aside from what others think of you, smiling with confidence is a great tonic to self esteem and allows you to hold your head up and express yourself with gusto. It’s not like there is any excuse to for not having white teeth either. It’s so simple and cheap to achieve and it doesn’t even have to involve the dentist. For as little as £15, you can purchase various home bleaching kits across the counter that leave a very high standard of finish. Of course, if you don’t trust yourself enough, there’s always the dentist. There are laser treatments such as ZOOM that can be done in one sitting or if you still prefer a home treatment, your dentist can measure you up for the 14 day Enlighten treatment that bleaches your teeth while you sleep! So come on, get your teeth whitened, get the job you’ve always lusted after and meet the person of your dreams!

]]> http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/why-you-should-get-your-teeth-whitened-in-the-city-of-london/feed/ 0 Zoom! Teeth whitening the city of London http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/zoom-teeth-whitening-the-city-of-london/ http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/zoom-teeth-whitening-the-city-of-london/#comments Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:23:03 +0000 admin http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/?p=3282 Unsightly, stained teeth can often prevent us from smiling, leading to low self-esteem and confidence and as many times our teeth are brushed, it will not remove those deep entrenched stains. But according a city of London dentist, you would be well advised to recapture that clean and healthy smile by trying a new teeth whitening technique called Zoom!, made popular by makeover TV shows. Before starting the treatment, a consultation with a dentist is required to check for signs of gum disease, which must be treated before any whitening can take place. Once given the all-clear, the procedure can begin. Your gums and lips will be protected by a heat and bleach resistant cover to prevent damage, before applying the gel. Then as the lamp is activated, it heats the gel and starts the bleaching process, dissolving the stains as it goes. The beauty of Zoom! treatment is that it is very quick; three sessions in a dinner hour and the affects are immediate. It can also be used on crowns, veneers and dentures. In some cases, further treatments may be required for heavy staining in conjunction with home bleaching sessions.

]]> http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/zoom-teeth-whitening-the-city-of-london/feed/ 0 Rejuvenate your smile with Zoom teeth whitening from City of London dentist http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/rejuvenate-your-smile-with-zoom-teeth-whitening-from-city-of-london-dentist/ http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/rejuvenate-your-smile-with-zoom-teeth-whitening-from-city-of-london-dentist/#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:13:15 +0000 admin http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/?p=3137 The brightness of your smile is just as important as the condition and alignment of your teeth. Whiter teeth make us look younger as it is a subconscious sign of youth. They also make you and your smile look healthier. However, discolouration and staining can easily happen and when it does, it is almost impossible to remove with traditional cleaning methods. Coloured foods such as red wine and tea, smoking tobacco or simply just age can all dull the appearance of the enamel and make the teeth look old and unhealthy.

However, there is something that can be done to reverse the discolouration process. Zoom teeth whitening is one of the most popular whitening systems around and offered by City of London dentists as a standard treatment. This has changed from about twenty or even ten years ago when teeth whitening was solely the preserve of the rich and prohibitively expensive for the rest of us.

However, Zoom is now affordable and available with treatments starting from as little as sixty pounds. There are many different strengths and lengths of treatment that can be adjusted to suit your needs. Maybe a short one-hour whitening is all that is required or perhaps your discolouration is more serious and needs an extensive two-week daily whitening. Whatever the problem, your dentists will be able to recommend the most appropriate form of treatment.

Zoom works by applying a substance called hydrogen peroxide to the surface of the teeth. This penetrates the tooth enamel and bleaches and discolouration or stained areas. This will give the teeth a more even, white appearance. Zoom uses a special heat lamp to accelerate the whitening process.

Teeth whitening is suitable for most patients and is relatively risk free with some people only feeling a mild discomfort similar to sensitive teeth.

]]> http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/rejuvenate-your-smile-with-zoom-teeth-whitening-from-city-of-london-dentist/feed/ 0 One hour whitening with Zoom from City of London dentist http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/one-hour-whitening-with-zoom-from-city-of-london-dentist/ http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/one-hour-whitening-with-zoom-from-city-of-london-dentist/#comments Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:05:57 +0000 admin http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/?p=2691 Zoom teeth whitening is one of the most common whitening systems offered by dentists in the UK. The main reason for its popularity is that it can be performed in less than an hour, saving you time and money. Dentists are able to perform the treatment in such a short space of time because the Zoom system uses the power of a laser to activate the whitening gel. This encourages the pores on the tooth to open more readily increasing the active power of the whitening gel.

There are many whitening products to choose from, including many kits that can be bought over the counter or from the internet. Dentists always advise that patients have whitening carried out in-surgery as some whitening gels can contain highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide which can cause burning to the soft tissue of the gums and lips if applied incorrectly. Once the dentist has performed the initial appointment, they can provide you with specially prepared trays to use at home with lower concentrations of the whitening gel.

Zoom teeth whitening is capable of returning teeth to their natural healthy colour without appearing artificial or fake. Teeth become stained over time due to age and various substances such as red wine, coffee and tobacco products. Zoom whitening uses the active gel to bleach the stained parts of the enamel giving a more uniform and lighter shade to the teeth.

The cost of Zoom whitening depends on the extent of the treatment necessary and who is carrying it out. Dentists in the City of London offer Zoom teeth whitening to suitable patients in short, convenient appointments to bring back the healthy and natural colour of tooth enamel.

]]> http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/one-hour-whitening-with-zoom-from-city-of-london-dentist/feed/ 0 White teeth fast with Zoom whitening from London dentist http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/white-teeth-fast-with-zoom-whitening-from-london-dentist/ http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/white-teeth-fast-with-zoom-whitening-from-london-dentist/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:20:27 +0000 admin http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/?p=2653 Over the last decade, teeth whitening has moved form being a treatment preserved for the rich and famous to become one of the most affordable and commonplace cosmetic dentistry practices. As we get older, just as our hair loses its natural colour, so do our teeth. Eating and drinking gradually stains the enamel and our teeth begin to take on a yellow appearance. This discolouration is made worse by certain substances particularly tobacco, red wine and coffee.

Luckily, tooth whitening is able to stem this discolouration and even reverse it by making teeth up to ten shades whiter. One of the most recent developments in teeth whitening is the Zoom system. By using the heat of the Zoom Advanced Power Lamp a special whitening gel is activated providing more efficient whitening than previous whitening systems. When stimulated by the heat the gel increases the whitening process and reduces the time and number of appointments a patient will require to see results.

Obviously depending on the level of staining, Zoom can reduce the time it takes to see visibly whiter teeth by as much as 50 per cent. It is advised that the initial treatment should be carried out by a dentist in the surgery, but further treatments can be performed at home using specially prepared whitening trays from your dentist.

Patients are advised to discuss the Zoom whitening system with a London dentist prior to treatment as it is unsuitable for some people. Patients who are pregnant or undergoing treatment for cancer are not advised to use the product, as are some patients on certain kinds of medication.

If you are suitable for the Zoom system you can look forward to returning your teeth to their former glory. You could achieve the bright white smile that you always wanted in a fraction of the time of previous whitening systems.

]]> http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/white-teeth-fast-with-zoom-whitening-from-london-dentist/feed/ 0 London dentist whitens teeth with Zoom whitening system http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/london-dentist-whitens-teeth-with-zoom-whitening-system/ http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/london-dentist-whitens-teeth-with-zoom-whitening-system/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:35:51 +0000 admin http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/?p=2554 Just as our hair turns grey over the years, our teeth will inevitably begin to lose some of their natural colour, no matter how well we look after them. Eating and drinking certain foods, especially red wine and coffee, and smoking tobacco products will speed up this process but it will inevitably happen to us al, regardless of lifestyle. However, there is something you can do to slow down and even reverse the process of staining. Zoom teeth whitening is the very latest in tooth whitening, a process that has existed for some time but has often been very hit and miss at best.

Tooth whitening in the past has often produced underwhelming results, with some patients noticing little if any difference, but as dental technology advances, new tooth whitening systems prove to be more effective. Zoom is at the forefront of this new wave, with its special ‘Zoom Advanced Power’ lamp which heats and then activates the whitening gel. This stimulates the gel and increases the rate of the whitening process. This is a major advantage as some whitening systems can involve lengthy treatments to yield results.

Your London dentist will be able to assess whether you are a suitable candidate for the Zoom treatment. It is not suitable for use on pregnant women, patients undergoing cancer treatment or patients on certain forms of medication. If you are not suitable your dentist will be able to suggest a good alternative.

For some patients, the Zoom treatment is immediately effective, but for others they may need additional sessions to provide the desired results. It really depends on the levels of staining. Once treated, some patients opt to have top-up treatments regularly, while others use less powerful home-whitening kits. It is always important to consult your dentist before using any whitening system at home as some can contain dangerous chemicals. Having the Zoom treatment performed by your dentist will be safer, and more effective because the dentist will be able to use a more concentrated gel.

If you think your teeth could do with some restorative whitening, ask your London dentist about the Zoom whitening system

]]> http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/london-dentist-whitens-teeth-with-zoom-whitening-system/feed/ 0 London Dentist can make your Teeth Whiter http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/london-dentist-can-make-your-teeth-whiter/ http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/london-dentist-can-make-your-teeth-whiter/#comments Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:14:44 +0000 admin http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/?p=509 There are many different ways to whiten your teeth. However, it is best that you visit your London dentist to go over all of your options before you begin. Make sure that you fully understand the different teeth whitening procedures available to you. Your London dentist will help you to decide on the correct way to proceed and which methods are the best. There are in-office procedures to whiten your teeth, such as the Zoom® technique, and techniques where custom fitted clear rubbery trays are made and whitening gel supplied. Be sure that you understand fully what is involved with each procedure. Your London dentist will also tell you how your teeth should respond to whitening, as different shade teeth respond differently. Also, existing composite fillings, bondings, and veneers do not respond to whitening, and may have to be removed and/or replaced to obtain the best results.
If your dentist decides to use the in-office teeth whitening procedure, he/she will explain that it will take several visits of 30-60 minutes per visit. They place a rubber isolation appliance over your teeth with protective gel beneath it, in order to protect the soft tissues of your mouth. Then the whitening gel is applied to your teeth, and a special light is placed in close proximity to your teeth. The light is then turned on and left in place for 30-60 minutes. This is then repeated at future visits.
Your dentist may also dispense teeth whitening gels that contain carbamide peroxide at concentrations of 10%, 16%, or 22%, to be used at home. This gel is placed into custom-made rubbery-trays specifically made for you, and the gel is placed into these trays. Make sure that you report any side effects to your dentist. However, you may have minimal gum irritation and teeth sensitivity which will diminish over time. Do not use abrasive toothpastes to try to clean your teeth. You will only damage the tooth enamel. Therefore, visit your London dentist for the best teeth whitening results.

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