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Are you embarrassed of stains on your teeth? Teeth whitening has become readily available to patients wanting to whiten their smile. More people today are choosing teeth whitening procedures to reverse the effects of aging and abuse from food or tobacco stains. Professional whitening performed by your Longmont dentist is considered to be the most effective and safest method in whitening your teeth. Zoom whitening is a bleaching process that is widely used throughout the country and around the world to lighten the discoloration of enamel and dentin. Also used is Opalescence which is conservative and minimally invasive. Teeth Whitening with Opalescence Opalescence treats and eliminates discoloration caused by medications, tooth trauma and other conditions from your dentist's office. Opalescence is a 38 percent hydrogen peroxide power bleaching gel that relies on chemistry for achieving its effects. With this, a special light is not needed to activate the whitening process. The in-office Opalescence whitening procedure can take between one and two hours, depending on the extent of tooth discoloration that you have and the whitening results you hope to achieve. Before your whitening procedure, your dentist may have you schedule an appointment for a thorough tooth cleaning to ensure the best whitening results. Initially, your gums and lips will be protected and the starting shade of your teeth will be determined and recorded as to view a before and after. Your dentist will apply the Opalescence whitening gel to the front of your teeth, where it will remain for 10 to 15 minutes. Approximately every five minutes the gel on your teeth will be stirred to ensure maximum whitening. The process will be repeated depending on the whitening results you desire. Brighten your Smile with Zoom Whitening Zoom whitening is a bleaching process that uses the Zoom Advanced Power Chair-side Lamp, which is said to accelerate the bleaching process by activating the 25 percent hydrogen peroxide whitening. As hydrogen peroxide is broken down, oxygen enters the enamel and dentin to bleach the stains gathered on your teeth, leaving the structure of your tooth unchanged. Before deciding if Zoom in-office teeth whitening is for you, your dentist will examine your teeth and gums to ensure proper oral health. In addition, your dentist will talk to you about proper oral hygiene and lifestyle habits in order to determine if you will benefit from whitening. The complete Zoom whitening procedure can take less than an hour to complete. The procedure begins with preparation of your lips and gums, leaving only your teeth exposed. Your dentist will then apply the Zoom hydrogen peroxide whitening gel, which works with the Zoom light to penetrate the teeth and break up the discoloration of your teeth. Results will be immediate, so you will no longer have to wait weeks to see your teeth transform. If you want to brighten your smile, visit your Longmont cosmetic dentist for further consultation on whitening treatments. Zoom and Opalescence whitening procedures are not for everyone, but your dentist will help in determining the appropriate treatment plan. No longer do you have to settle for a discolored, dull smile.
Dr. Mark Pimper is a cosmetic, general, family, orthodontic, emergency and comprehensive dentist in Longmont. Practicing general and family dentistry since 1973, Dr. Pimper, a Longmont family dentist, is committed to providing the best in quality dental care for patients of all ages.
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