Question:
Is the zoom whitening system really worth the extra cost?
Answer:
I have a crown on one of my front teeth, and if I get the zoom
whitening, then I would need to re-crown that one to match the color of
the whitening.
So essentially I would be paying for the zoom whitening system plus a crown.
And then you would have to pay to periodically repeat the whitening or that
too-white crown would stand out like the new toilet bowl in the lady's room. I
am not a dentist, but I respectfully think that there are better uses for your
money.
Tooth whitening has nothing to do with dental health (except that it gets
some people into a dental chair that otherwise would never go) Personally, I
think that too-white teeth are a cosmetic fad that will ultimately go the way of
the bad hairpiece, the ridiculously-large breast implant, the bustle, and (for
that matter) the codpiece.
There are plenty of dentists out there willing to sell you
anything. There are lots of people out there who will buy
almost anything.
Some points to ponder:
There is no difference between bleaching systems in the long
run (6-12 months)
The real shade change is 1-2 shades lighter for most patients
All bleach cases need follow up care at 6-12 months to maintain
the results
Fillings and crowns will not bleach
$1500 for 1-2 shades lighter (Zoom plus crown) does not sound like
money well spent.
If a person has 'normal' colored teeth (Vita A-2 or A-3) bleaching
why get hung up trying to have super white teeth? It isn't natural,
and just looks fake to me.
Not in my opinion. As Dartos has mentioned, a few months later you
can't tell the difference between the expensive, one-day whitening and
the less costly take-home whitening with custom trays made by the
dentist.
And as wubbabubba has mentioned, the primary reason for paying double
for the instant whitening is the instant gratification, instead of
taking a week or two. If that's what you want, then go for it.
"I have a crown on one of my front teeth, and if I get the zoom
whitening, then I would need to re-crown that one to match the color of
the whitening."
That depends on the amount of whitening done, and on how well it
matches right now. Remember that the crown itself will not whiten as
the natural teeth do. The decision whether to make a new crown is yours
alone, based upon your esthetic expectations, which vary enormously
from one person to another.
