Cosmetic Dentistry Delhi

A. Zoom is a procedure, for improving the shade of the teeth by bleaching them. This is done by lightening the discolouration of both the layers of teeth i.e. enamel and dentine

A. There are various causes that discolour teeth. These can cause external or internal discolouration. Stain inducing substances i.e. tea, coffee, red wine, nut powder, tobacco can cause external staining of teeth. Consumption of antibiotics like tetracyclines or excessive fluoride during tooth formation can cause internal staining of teeth.

A. Anyone who goes for teeth whitening will have an improved result.The teeth post treatment will always be better than the original shade. However the improvement of shade varies from person to person. The dentist who is examining the case can determine who will have a better result by a thorough examination of the teeth.
and by analysing the causes of teeth discolouration.

A. Yes, now teeth whitening is becoming popular as people have started understanding the importance of a brighter whiter smile. They realise how it can benefit them in their personal and professional life. Also now there is a shift from, “need based dentistry” to “want based dentistry”. This means earlier people would usually go to a dentist only if they had pain in the teeth. Now they visit a dentist for improving their smile in terms of the shade of the teeth or getting a complete, “smile makeover”.

A. Yes, it is. It is evidence based, after a lot of research and clinical studies that whitening teeth under the supervision of a dentist, is a safe procedure. However it is not recommended for children under the age of 13 years and for pregnant or lactating women.

A. If some simple post whitening instructions are followed, your teeth will always be lighter than they were before. If one brushes regularly twice a day, flosses teeth, rinses the mouth every time one snacks or eats the brighter whiter shade of the teeth will be maintained. For people with habits like smoking, too much black tea, coffee or red wine an occasional touch up with a weekender kit would help maintain the improved shade.

A. The zoom light activates the hydrogen peroxide in the zoom whitening gel. As a result of this activation, hydrogen peroxide is broken dow and oxygen is released.This oxygen enters the enamel and dentin and bleaches the coloured substances. The rest of the tooth remains unchanged. The Zoom lamp increases the effectiveness of the Zoom gel and gives an improvement of 8 shades on the shade
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A. During the procedure, a patient might experience some discomfort, tingling or sensitivity.This is mild and the patient can be distracted by making them watch television or listening to music during the procedure.

A. The procedure takes less than an hour. There is a protocol, for preparation and isolation of the gums, which takes a few minutes.This is followed by 45 minutes of bleaching. A cleaning of teeth is recommend prior to the bleaching procedure. This will help in removing the smear layer and plaque and aid in penetration of the bleach material. A cleaning is recommended prior to the actual Zoom! Whitening session.

A. Though this is a safe procedure, there are few short lived side effects, which may be experienced by some patients.Tingling sensations or sensitivity may be experienced by some patients during or immediately after the procedure.However it always dissipates. In the worst case scenario, the sensitivity lasts for maximum 24 hours. This is countered with the help of a medicated toothpaste, a medicated mouthwash and an anti inflammatory tablet.