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Moline Zoom Whitening

Zoom® in-office teeth whitening is a popular way to brighten your smile in about an hour. But Dr. Goebel of Moline prefers Opalescence Go™  or Opalescence take-home whitening to give you a brilliant smile.

How Does Zoom Whitening Work?

The Zoom Whitening process use intense light to help activate the bleaching gel and accelerate the process. The light dehydrates teeth and makes them whiter by the end of your appointment, but the exceptionally whiteness temporary. As your teeth rehydrate over the next few days, they are no whiter than they would be without the light. And the intense light can increase tooth sensitivity.

What Is Opalescence Take Home?

Opalescence is a take-home whitening option. It works without light acceleration. Here is what you can expect:

  • We will create a model of your teeth and will use that to make a set of trays that you can use for at-home whitening.
  • We will then give you a tube of the whitening gel.
  • Use the Opalescence whitening nightly, leaving the trays in for a minimum of 20 minutes each time.
  • The whitening gel penetrates the enamel of your teeth, releasing tiny oxygen bubbles inside your teeth, which dissolves away stains and even the natural pigment of your teeth.
  • Use the whitening for as long as you want, until your teeth are the whitening you desire.

At the end of the whitening treatment, your teeth will sparkle. And we will give you a free tube of whitening gel for life—after each dental cleaning appointment.

How Do Zoom and Opalescence Compare?

Zoom

  • After bleaching gel is applied to your teeth, an activation light is used.
  • Your teeth are temporarily much lighter because the combination of the gel and light dries them out.
  • As your teeth rehydrate over the next few days, your tooth shade will not be as bright.
  • The whitening process causes sensitivity in some patients.

Opalescence

  • No activation light is used.
  • The whitening process does not dry out your teeth.
  • Tiny oxygen bubbles during the whitening processes make your teeth extra white. In a few days after finishing treatment, your new, whiter tooth color will stabilize.
  • Our patients experience less sensitivity than many people experience with Zoom.

How Long Do the Results Last?

Professional whitening can permanently lighten the natural pigmentation of your teeth. You will do periodic touch-ups to minimize stains and maintain the brightness of your smile.

Interested in Teeth Whitening?

Dr. Goebel will examine your teeth and gums to ensure they are healthy and will not be irritated by the bleaching process. And he will explain the results you can get with Opalescence whitening. Call us to schedule an appointment or complete our Request an Appointment form.