Post Op for Zoom Whitening

Zoom In-Office Post-Whitening Care Instructions

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Congratulations! You have just experienced a revolutionary tooth whitening procedure. The next 48 hours are vital in maximizing your whitening results for a long-lasting, bright, and healthy smile.

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Everyone has a protective layer on their teeth called acquired pellicle. This layer has a surface that stains can be removed by regular dental cleanings or a whitening process. It takes 12-24 hours for that barrier to fully develop again. To maximize the whitening we advise our patients that for the next 48 hours, you DO NOT consume dark or yellow staining substances such as:

• Tobacco (tobacco products)

• Red/White wines

• Berries

• Color lipsticks

• Soft Drinks (Cola...)

• Potato chips

• Red sauces

• Coffee/tea

• Mustard

• Ketchup

• Soy sauce

• Colored toothpaste/gels
   

Colored mouthwashes or fluoride treatments

To maintain your bright, healthy smile longer, avoid staining-related habits, use an electric toothbrush, floss, and have regular professional dental cleanings (at least twice a year), as recommended by your hygienist and dentist.

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Food and Drink Recommendations during the 48-hour post-procedure period

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Main entrée suggestions: Turkey, white tuna (no vinegar), white fish, canned chicken breast, skinless chicken breast, grilled cheese with white cheddar or mozzarella cheese, pasta with white sauce.

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Beverages: Milk, water, clear sodas, tonic water.

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Alcoholic beverages: Gin, vodkas (no mixed drinks with orange juice or cranberry juice)

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Fruits and Vegetables: Apples, bananas, pears (no peels), cauliflower.

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Snacks: Cottage cheese, plain or vanilla yogurt, Snackwells vanilla cookies, vanilla pudding, white cheese (white cheddar, mozzarella, provolone, Swiss...)

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Condiments: Mayonnaise, sour cream, white gravy, Alfredo sauce.

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Carbohydrates: White bread (no crust), Flour tortillas, crackers.

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Breakfast: Pancakes with white syrup, egg whites, oatmeal, cream of wheat.

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Patient Instructions for home whitening following Zoom Procedure

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You will be given a take-home tray and bleach solution to use after the in-office Zoom Treatment. This treatment is a home bleaching system which you administer on your own. The effectiveness and safety of this treatment depend on you following our directions closely.

1. Begin bleaching 24 hours after the Zoom procedure.(Only if you do not have sensitivity) Be sure to brush and floss before putting the bleaching trays on. You can wear the bleach trays for 30-45 minutes depending on your sensitivity.

2. When putting bleach into your at-home bleach trays, make sure to only place a very small dot on the front side of the tooth (using too much bleach can result in the solution burning your gum tissue)

3. Rinse the trays out and let them dry overnight; brush your teeth.

4. Keep trays away from heat or animals.

5. Repeat for 3 consecutive days. If sensitivity occurs, you may chew sugarless gum to reduce peroxide levels, take Advil or Tylenol (or what you would normally take for headaches), and brush with a sensitive toothpaste. Using the Relief ACP gel provided in your take-home kit will also help reduce sensitivity.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call the office at (253) 759-7941