Zoom Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening in the Fort Worth Area

Your smile is important. It's one of the first things you notice when you meet someone. A whiter, brighter smile is beautiful - it can help you feel better about yourself and make a memorable impression.

Your lifestyle and the aging process can stain and darken your teeth. Many things we do on a regular basis can contribute to stained teeth, such as drinking coffee, tea, cola and red wine or smoking. Also, during routine chewing, dentin remains intact while millions of micro-cracks occur in the enamel. It is these cracks, as well as the spaces between the crystalline enamel rods, that gradually fill up with stains and debris. As a result, the teeth eventually develop a dull, lackluster appearance.

Teeth whitening can get your smile looking its best. Non-professional procedures and clinically unproven teeth whitening tips can often lead to unsatisfactory results. You should look for a teeth whitening procedure that is:

In our Arlington, TX office, we offer teeth whitening procedures that are:

• Fast and convenient
• Long-lasting
• Low sensitivity
• Proven to be safe and effective
• Performed by a Dental Professional

Dr. Stephen Ratcliff in the Fort Worth area offers in-office Zoom Whitening as well as other tooth whitening options. Significant color change in a short period of time is the major benefit of in-office Zoom whitening. The Zoom whitening protocol involves the carefully controlled use of a relatively high-concentration peroxide gel, applied to the teeth by Dr. Ratcliff or trained technician after the gums have been protected with a paint-on rubber dam. Generally, the peroxide remains on the teeth for 15 minute intervals that add up to an hour (at most).

Comparing Zoom Whitening to Other Teeth Whitening Options

ZOOM Whitening Chairside: Zoom whitening takes about 45 minutes resulting in about 8 shades whiter teeth. Zoom whitening provides immediate results that are long lasting; less fadeback; is safe and comfortable and is performed by a dental professional. You will leave our Arlington, TX office with a bright, white smile you can be proud to show off.

At-Home Teeth Whitening Trays: Using at-home tooth whitening trays takes about 7-14 days and results in about 6 shades whiter teeth. Of course, this teeth whitening process is self-applied. And since it is a gradual process, you will not see immediate results.

Teeth Whitening Strips or Paint-on Gel: Whitening your teeth with paint-on gels or tooth whitening strips typically takes 7-30 days and results in 3-4 shades whiter teeth. Results for both of these teeth whitening methods are inconsistent and are not immediate.

Teeth Whitening Toothpaste: Brushing consistently with teeth whitening toothpaste takes 1 month or more to achieve 1-2 shades lighter teeth. Results fade if you stop using the teeth whitening toothpaste and only works on superficial stains.

In the Fort Worth and Arlington TX area, contact Dr. Stephen Ratcliff today for the Zoom whitening treatment or to learn more about other teeth whitening options. Use the form or other contact information at the left and get the whiter teeth you desire. It is the first step to many great first impressions.