Can you tell me the difference between zoom whitening and teeth whitening? Which one is better?

Cassie W.- Dallas, TX

Cassie,

The only difference between the two methods of whitening your teeth is mostly with the time it takes.  Zoom whitening is done in-office. It is completed in one appointment during several cycles. The dentist will use a special light to activate the whitening gel and make it work faster.

Regular teeth whitening is done in the privacy of your own home. You’ll wear special bleaching trays that contain a whitening gel for at least 20 minutes a day.  It will take several weeks up to a few months to get the level of whitening you want.

Both methods will whiten your teeth very effectively.  Zoom whitening costs more than at-home whitening.

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