Re: Tooth Whitening
Zoom is a type of system for bleaching the teeth. It is a product that is supposed to be enhanced by a specific light wave to create a faster bleaching effect. The studies so far show all ends of the spectrum on Zoom bleaching. They show it works, they show it is just a gimmick, and they also show it bealches about as well as other products on the market. I myself have stayed away from it. For Zoom bleaching to work you have to stay in the office for a 1-2 hours while they prep you with materials and shine the light on your teeth. To me it seems to be more of a gimick with instant gratification. They use high concentrations of bleach to get fast results. I am not kosher with this as I often see sensitivity with these cases. The light is no more than a blue light to sell it. Kind of like a bug zapper to mosquitoes. I can also tell you that most offices charge a little more for it. This is because of the extra products, the cost of the light ($8k-$12k) and the chair time. To me I can make a $1000 for a crown in a little more than an hour so if I was going to have you sitting in that same chair for an hour I have to make money......this drives the price up. Now if I offer you the $300 bleach trays you do at home or the $800 in office bleach you tell me where you put your money......
