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Teeth Whitening in New York City

Zoom™ Teeth Whitening:

• Now you can erase years of stains and discolorations from your teeth in about one hour with the Zoom™! tooth whitening system. The Zoom™! procedure is performed by a trained cosmetic dentist in the dentist’s office.
• The cosmetic dentist will begin the process by professionally cleaning the teeth to remove any plaque buildup.
• The dentist will then prepare the teeth to safely receive the treatment by applying a protective cover on the gums and lips.
• A hydrogen peroxide-based whitening gel is applied to the teeth and a special laser light is shined on the teeth for 15-20 minutes.
• The gel is removed and then reapplied with the light treatment two more times.
• The hydrogen peroxide acts as a bleaching agent to whiten the tooth enamel (outer tooth layer) and dentin (tooth layer surrounding the pulp).

Why are teeth white?

The hard surface of a tooth is composed of two layers. The outermost layer is the enamel and the layer underneath is the dentin.

The enamel is made up of calcium (the same thing which makes up our bones) and is naturally white in color. This is the primary reason that teeth are white.

Why do teeth get discolored?

Years of habits (cigarette smoking, tobacco use) and certain beverages (soda, juice, coffee, tea) can create discolorations or stain a person’s teeth. In addition, some medications, past dental work, heredity and simply growing older can leave those once pearly whites looking not quite so appealing.

In addition, the dentin (which is the layer under the enamel), is darker and more yellow in color than the enamel. Enamel is somewhat translucent and therefore the color of the dentin (dark and yellow) can appear through the enamel. As the enamel gets worn down (this occurs over time or due to drinking eating acidic foods), the dentin color shines through the enamel more and the tooth looks both darker and yellower.

What effects do discolored teeth have on people?

A person’s smile can have a very large impact on their life.

• Nearly three in four (73%) Americans would be more likely to trust someone with a nice smile than someone with a good job, outfit, or car.
• Nearly one-third (29%) of Americans say the first aspect of someone's face they typically notice is his or her teeth, and 24% say this is also the facial aspect that they remember the most after meeting someone.
• Having an attractive smile is something important to many Americans. Close to three in five (57%) Americans would rather have a nice smile than clear skin. What's more, 87% would forego something for a year in order to have a nice smile for the rest of their life; more than one-third of these folks would give up dessert (39%) or vacations (37%).
• People with a nice smile are also more likely to get a job when compared to similarly qualified candidates and are more likely to go on more dates.
(Above data from the Invisalign Smile Study)

How do you get teeth whitened?

The goal in teeth whitening is to remove the staining in the enamel layer in order to restore the original “pearly white” color of the teeth.

Why do home remedies not work as much as you would like?

Recently a famous celebrity doctor (whose last name sounds like a land where Dorothy from Kansas found a great and powerful wizard) recommended a simple at-home whitening formula. The recipe? Coat your teeth with a mixture of baking soda and lemon juice before brushing.

Does this really work? Well, it certainly may remove some stains. But unfortunately it can also be a recipe for disaster.

Lemon juice is an acid, so even though fruits are generally healthy, large concentrations of the juice can actually wear away enamel, the hard outer layer of your teeth. Once that erodes, not only are teeth quite unattractive – they are incredibly prone to cavities and difficult to repair.

Baking soda is an abrasive material, kind of like sandpaper. So even though in very small amounts it can polish your teeth nicely, use the wrong amount and you may as well be sanding your teeth away!

Our suggestion? Put the lemon in your tea and use baking soda in the kitchen! When it comes to whitening your teeth, your best bet is to ask a dental professional.

Why do over the counter remedies not work as much as you would like?

Over-the-counter whitening toothpastes and whitening products from the drug store can do a decent job on lightly stained teeth, especially for those in their late teens and early twenties. But we find that most people who express the desire for whiter teeth need what only a dental office can offer.

It is like when you need headache you can go to pharmacy and buy a pain killer drug without prescription from your doctor. But if your pain is severe or the problem continues to happen you need a medication with more power and that can only be prescribed by your medical doctor. Similarly, the stain that you would like to remove cannot be removed with mild over the counter solutions. You need professional grade whitening gel applied under the supervision of a trained professional.

As far as that TV doctor – we wish him the best and hope he doesn’t grind his teeth away. When it comes to dental advice, please ask a member of the dental profession!

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