Any recommendations on which teeth whitening method to use? Anyone had "zoom" whiting?

Question:

I am getting ready to get my braces taken off after wearing them for just over two years. I want my teeth whitened, but I am told that "Zoom" whitening causes severe sensitivity. I am considering using bleaching gel in my retainers at the recommendation of my dentist, but I am informed that this causes uneven whitening and patches. I am curious if anyone has had their teeth whitened and regretted the outcome, or if zoom whitening is really the way to go. Help me decide!

Answers:
Hi, congrats on getting the braces off! I'm a pre-dent student and I'm nothing short of obsessed with white teeth. My mom did zoom, without first consulting with me ;). anyhow, it's very expensive, considering. It's just an in office application done intensly to quickly whiten teeth. This causes severe sensitivity.

I HIGHLY recommend a product called "Plus White". I've used everything, and by far this is the best. It's cheaper than Crest's white strips at about $10 for the kit. It comes with a mouth tray and you just apply the gel to the tray and wear it. The box says 5 minutes, but I usually go for about 20 or so to speed the process up. After a few days you will notice a difference. Sensitivity may occur but if it does, you can slow the process down or even stop for a few days.

Your retainer is made to fit your teeth so applying gel to it will causes uneven whitening, beware.

Good luck!!

Other Answers:
Talk to your orthodontist. I've never heard about "Zoom", but I did ask my dentist if it's better to go to a dentist rather than use the kits you can buy. He said the only reason to go to a dentist is if you are too lazy to do it yourself. This is what he was told at a seminar led by a cosmetic dentist.

I've tried all the different ways to whiten out there and I'm very happy with the bleach trays. I agree that the ZOOM whitening causes a a lot of sensitivity, but it does go away in a few day. WhiteStrips work ok, but they don't stick very well. I'd go with the whitening gel. Good luck

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