Teeth Whitening in Boca Raton, FL — Zoom In-Office Whitening

Professional teeth whitening in Boca Raton is one of the fastest ways to refresh your smile. Zoom whitening is an in-office procedure offered at our cosmetic dentist office in Boca Raton, Florida that can leave your teeth several shades whiter in about an hour. To administer this treatment, Dr. Arelis Martone and her team place a protective covering on your gums, apply a professional-strength bleaching gel and use a blue LED light to activate it. Because the gel is stronger than anything sold over the counter and is applied by a dentist, Zoom delivers more even, longer-lasting results than whitening strips or drugstore kits, with far less guesswork.

Check out some of our results below.

Almost anyone is a candidate for tooth whitening. However, people with dark yellow or yellow brown teeth tend to whiten better than those with gray or bluish gray teeth. Teeth with many fillings, cavities, chips, etc are usually best treated by bonding porcelain veneers or porcelain crowns. Any current restoration that you have such as: fillings, porcelain crowns, onlays and inlays cannot be whitened.

Expect some tooth sensitivity the first 24 hours following whitening. This sensitivity is usually mild if your teeth are not normally sensitive. With in-office whitening this sensitivity will usually subside in 1-2 days.

Your appointment begins with a quick exam and a shade check so we can measure your results. We protect your lips and gums, apply the whitening gel and activate it with the Zoom light in three or four 15-minute cycles. Most patients read, listen to music or relax during the treatment, and the whole visit takes about an hour. Before you leave we record your new shade and go over simple aftercare, including avoiding coffee, red wine and other staining foods for the first 48 hours. Results typically last one to three years depending on your habits, and can be refreshed with a touch-up.

In-office Zoom whitening is the best choice when you want a dramatic change quickly, such as before a wedding, reunion or job interview. Custom take-home trays whiten more gradually over one to two weeks and are a good option for maintaining your results or for patients with sensitive teeth. Many of our Boca Raton patients combine the two: a Zoom session for an immediate boost, followed by take-home trays for touch-ups. If you are also considering porcelain veneers, we usually recommend whitening first so your veneers can be matched to your brighter shade.