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Zoom Teeth Whitening Pens
For small whitening touch ups to get rid of the subtle signs of teeth staining, nothing works better than whitening pens. Zoom whitening pens from Philips are the most popular, and they make it easy to whiten your teeth at home, without the need for expensive procedures or dentist office visits.
Zoom whitening pens are filled with a whitening gel. There is no need for trays or anything complex. The user simply clicks the pen to apply the gel and whiten their teeth. They can use a process called “painting the teeth” to ensure that all stains are bleached and whitened. That means they simply click the pen over any areas of their teeth that need work.
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How Effective are Whitening Pens?
This won’t be very effective for widespread staining or for deep, dark stains. Those will need a more powerful treatment method and at-home care probably won’t be enough to get the job done and make teeth look sparkling white again.
Using Zoom Pens for Touch ups
However, the whitening pen is perfect for teeth that have already undergone treatment before and just need regular maintenance to keep the staining at bay. They also work well for people who are just starting to see early signs of staining, such as light staining, yellowing and some scattered streaks. The gel pens can effectively whiten those stains and touch up the spots that need it.
Risks of Using Teeth Whitening Pens
The whitening pen should not be used on any soft tissue, including gums, exposed roots or restorative components. This can cause pain or prevent these parts of the tooth from doing their job effectively.
Comparison to Other Teeth Whitening Products
Some methods of at-home whitening can’t get through to the underlying dark areas. That’s because those areas are protected by the tough outer enamel. Whitening toothpaste and some other whitening methods only affect the outer surface, but Zoom whitening pens are more effective than that. The gel actually passes through the enamel to lighten up the dark areas underneath, but only if it is used correctly. It has to be applied to the teeth long enough to get through and do its job, so the user will have to hold the pen in place while the gel attempts to penetrate the enamel.
A single gel pen can hold anywhere between 30 and 60 applications of gel, depending on how the patient uses it. In most cases, the gel will need to be applied twice a day for about two weeks. By then, the teeth should appear much whiter, though further whitening may be required in some cases.
In Summary
Before you embark on an over-the-counter teeth whitening regime, please check with Dr. Akhavan to make sure there are no risks with the products. Even though it can be a lot cheaper than an in-office teeth whitening visit, there may be long term effects which you need to know about. We offer free consultations, or you can just ask Dr. Akhavan when you next come in for your dental checkup.
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