Zoom Whitening

January 26, 2024
Does Citric Acid from Lemons Whiten Teeth?
Can I whiten my teeth with lemons or lemon essential oil without damaging them? I know natural lemon is acidic, but will the essential oil work? I read online that lemon oil will whiten teeth without damaging them. If I can find natural alternatives to teeth bleaching, that would be great. So, if not lemons,…
November 14, 2023
Why Did My Dental Bonding Stain Within Three Weeks?
I got Zoom whitening three months ago and waited before getting dental bonding on my four upper front teeth. Three weeks ago, I got dental bonding that looked like a perfect match, but now the bonding is stained and darker than my teeth. I drink coffee daily, but the bonding should stain that quickly, should…
July 21, 2023
My Top Teeth Don’t Show When I Smile
When I smile, you can barely see my upper teeth. Sometimes when the weather is cold, my jaw feels tight, and I cannot pronounce certain words. I am self-conscious about it. I want to do something about it. I wear a night guard for teeth grinding and jaw and neck pain. I saw a dentist…
May 15, 2023
What Causes Jaw Numbness After Wisdom Teeth Removal?
Is it normal to have severe jaw numbness after wisdom teeth removal? I already contacted my oral surgeon and dentist. It will be two weeks since I got the surgery. The oral surgeon did sensation tests and asked me to return in two weeks. I notice the sensation most when I eat, chew, or brush…
February 10, 2023
Dentist Agreed to Composite Veneers and Then Declined
After three consultations with dentists about teeth whitening and composite veneers, I selected a dentist close to my job. My teeth are uneven, chipped, and discolored. I’ve had teeth whitening by a dentist before, but it made the other problems more noticeable. My dentist did the whitening and said we could wait a week or…
November 23, 2022
Is Teeth Whitening Safe If I Take Blood Thinning Medication?
I understand that some dental procedures are risky for people who take blood thinners. I take Xarelto and am considering getting my teeth whitened. Is it safe to get my teeth whitened if I take a blood thinner? Thanks. Lydia Lydia, Thank you for your question. Invasive dental procedures have a greater risk of provoking…
September 13, 2022
How Much Teeth Whitening Is Too Much?
Can I whiten my teeth too much? My dentist told me to wait six months before repeating zoom whitening. She said I could damage my teeth if I overdid it, but I wanted to see how white my teeth could get. I have been bleaching my teeth every two weeks for four months. I felt…
December 10, 2021
Will This Toothbrush Scratch My Dental Bonding?
My dentist completed Zoom whitening three months ago. Then I got dental bonding to fill in some small gaps and chips on my teeth. I know that my Zoom touch-ups will not harm the bonding, but what about an ultrasonic toothbrush? I see a few toothbrushes on sale and wonder if they will scratch the…
October 22, 2021
I Am Still Wearing Temporary Veneers
In August, I got eight porcelain veneers, but I do not like them. My dentist tried the veneers on my teeth without attaching them. I explained to her that the shape and color were not what I wanted. The veneers should match my teeth after Zoom whitening, but they are darker than my natural teeth.…
September 9, 2021
Can a dentist improve the color of my dental crowns?
Last December, my dentist whitened my teeth with Zoom. In February 2021, I got four dental crowns on my front teeth. Last month, I noticed discoloration in the crowns. And now, they are turning yellow. I am not a heavy coffee drinker. I drink coffee two or three times a week. I’m disappointed that I…