Zoom Teeth Whitening System

Just underwent this yesterday. The dentist puts a retainer in your mouth to keep it open and then applies gel and then shines the light on your mouth for 15 minutes. She reapplies the gel and then lights again, and then again one last time.

I felt some sensitivity during the third time but it was okay. For the next several hours I had bursts of pain but I didn't cry about it. The dentist can also give you flouride to put on your teeth if it hurts.

I got lucky and found Zoom! at an office that was having a sale so I only paid $299. My teeth are whither but I believe they were a lot whither right after the treatment so it might be fading.

I wouldn't do it again.

I am in AGONY. The pain I am in is unreal. I had this donr about 2 pm and its now midnight. The pain is unlike anyhting Ive ever experienced. I have NEVER had tooth pain before. NEVER.
The dentist and his hyginist swore this was rare. Then she slipped up and said how much WORSE the pain is if you do it in cold weather. I am in agony. It comes and goes. People this stuff cant be safe

DO NOT DO IT! NOT WORTH THE PAIN!

I just had the zoom done 4 hours ago and I am very dissapointed. I was told that the stains on my teeth would go away and they would all be the same shade. LIE! My teeth look worse than before and I regret getting this procedure done.

The pain is the worst part of all. I experienced the zingers in my 3 stage of the whitening. It was very intense and uncomfortable. I had to grab my mouth in agony. I cried through out the rest of stage 3 and I didn't even make it to stage 4. This is not worth the money or the pain. I did not experience any of the burning of the gums or tongue but the constant and zinging pain in the teeth is enough for me. I had no idea this procedure was going to hurt like this. I wish I would have read this website before going through with it.

Now I am scared to see how the next 48 hours will go becuase by other postings, the pain only seems to get worse. GREAT!

DO NOT DO THIS!!! IT IS HORRIBLE PAIN!!!!!!!!!!!

Had this treatment yesterday, Did have some pain during procedure but not untill the end of the treatment and I did have some pain afterwards. What you need to remember is that this is cosmetic dentistry and you have a choice as with any cosmetic procedures it is painfull but worth it. I did not have any problems with burning as I used a professional dentist and I paid alot more than some people who have left comments, basically you get what you pay for. My teeth look great and so much whiter than before I am really pleased with the results.

If you have healthy teeth, few to no cavities/fillings, and aren't a wimp...Zoom! is the right choice. I got the Zoom! whitening on the same day I was told about it. That means no desensitizing toothpaste, I had two miniscule cavities (discovered 6 months prior (did not need filling yet)) during the procedure. The process was very bearable with some sort of distraction (a tv in the office). I felt the "zingers" after but they could be combated simply by drinking some cold water and letting it sit in my mouth for a few seconds. I was very happy with the process and did not require the desensitizing gel after the first application directly after the process. I would recommend it to anyone who wants white teeth and can deal with a little pain for a few hours.

If you can't deal with the pain from Zoom! then you have bigger issues to worry about than having whiter teeth.

I just had the zoom whitening done this past Saturday. I went in to my dentist around 8am and was out by around 9:50 am. The prep time took the longest, which was about 30 mins. After this, I began the sessions. I didn't experience any discomfort in my teeth during the 1st or 2nd session (but it could be because ive been brushing with sensative tooth past for the past 4 years as I already have sensative teeth), the only thing that was a little uncomfortable was my lips felt a bit tingly and weird during the procedure, but later my dentist said it was probably from the heat from the light and the akwardness of the clamp holding my mouth open- they said I had nothing to worry about with the feeling I was experiencing in my lips because they were 100% covered and could not be exposed to the light. After this, I continued to my 3rd session and got my first 'zinger' during the last 2 minutes of my last session. Im sure everyone who has had this procedure will agree the zingers are quite painful, but i would say its more annoying than anything else. So overall, the procedure for me wasn't uncomfortable with the exception of one zinger in the last 2 minutes. The REAL sensativity began as soon as the procedure was done and the dentist removed everything from my mouth. The first few hours after my the procdeure my teeth were okay but I got maybe 3 or 4 zingers an hour. However after the first 5 hours, my bottom teeth were peremently hurting me and were extremely sensative the entire rest of the day. I felt like i couldn't open my mouth in fear that the air entering my mouth would aggreviate the sensativity (which it did if I did open my mouth talking for too long). Also, similar to what other people have said here, i did experience some irritation in a small section of my bottom gums and underneath my top lip- im assuming this is from some of the whitening solution getting on it. It stung a bit for a few days if anything touched it but it went away about 4 days later.

Needless to say, it was not the best day, and affected my normal functions for the rest of the day ALOT MORE than i thought it would. However, I woke up the next morning and I was fine. I found that taking advil and tylenol does not help at all for this kind of pain/sensativity you experience during or after the whitening.

Overall, the zoom did quite a good job whitening my teeth. I think its more noticeable when your a few steps away from me and I smile (they look EXTREMLEY WHITE) as oppose to coming right up to my mouth and looking at them (I have quite a few calcium spots on my teeth so the zoom couldn't give me an even tone of white, so it looks like a few different shades when you look at my teeth really close up- but any whitening system wouldnt have been able to even it out). I dont think id ever do it again due to the extreme discomfort i felt the whole day. However, I think the key thing to remember is that even though you will feel some sort of discomfort during the treatment or after, it is DEFINATELY bearable - its more uncomfortable and annoying than 'painful' .

I got Zoom done today about 6 hours ago and the pain is so incredibly bad. I just got done using the relief gel and taking Asprin and yet the pain is still excruciating. There was mild pain throughout the entire procedure but by session 4 I was done and had to stop them. I love the way my teeth look, but if I could I would take it back. DO NOT GET THIS DONE! OUCH!

I strongly agree with Jamison, TN July 14, 2010. Don't bother and don't find out for yourself. It is excruciating afterwards. Minimal results, lots of missed spots, way too much money. Afterwards, you still don't have what you want. But the worse part of all is the constant throbbing, severe stabbing and shooting pains to your nerves, so bad I can't talk, eat, or do anything except lay down. Cost $325 and even sitting in the chair parts of my gums burned. Super uncomfortable experience getting the Zoom. Eat fast and do everything else afterwards, cause once the sharp pain starts, it never ends. You need to knock yourself out in bed. It never stops. I has been 14 hours now since I zoomed. Forget about talking to anyone. I need more narcotics now.

I just had ZOOM done yesterday and unfortunately have to say it is NOT worth it! The pain AFTERWARDS is absolutely excruciating and lasted about 16hrs. I have a high pain tolerance (made it through all 4 of the 15 mins sessions and didn't get the pain til towards the end, I feel I was properly prepped by the dental assistant with the barrier and gauze, etc...), never have had sensitive teeth and was not in the least bit concerned ahead of time about doing this. I've tried at home whitening products and never had a bad reaction I just wanted to do Zoom b/c its quick and I am re-doing some crowns soon because I'm getting married and didn't want to take the time to slowly bleach...BAD IDEA! The results are very disappointing, I see MAYBE 2 shades difference which I could have gotten at home eventually. Even if it were more like 4-5 shades I'd still say NOT WORTH IT for the amount of pain you will be in! Constant throbbing, severe stabbing and shooting pains to your nerves, so bad I couldn't talk, eat, or do anything except lay down. I probably wouldn't have believed it would have happened to me even if I had been warned (which my dentists office did NOT do), and reading these I would've thought well they just had bad experiences but I'll be ok...NO! This is something I would urge you not to find out for yourself. My gums are raw and bleeding (yes I had the barrier, and this just started tonite), can't wait to see what else is in store for me...uggh! I WOULD NOT DO THIS AGAIN, and it takes a lot for me to say that about something!

I got a Zoom gift certificate last year ,had no idea what it was , i'm 52 ,and my teeth where getting a bit browner than i cared for ,but after the work was done i was totaly shocked in how much whiter they got ,sure it stung a bit ,the time sitting on the chair was long ,but the results was fantastic ,i use the touch ups once every three months and they still look great ,you want to have a great smile it's like keeping your body in shape no pain no gain ,i recommend it .

This procedure seems to have damaged my 6 upper front teeth. They were very very rough immediately after, like sandpaper. My teeth no longer shine. They were a brighter shade but they seemed to be so porous they soaked up the first cup of coffee I drank and literally turned brown. Thankfully the at home trays take the brown out but they darken again after a few days. 2 months later my teeth are still not shiney, feel slightly rough and have a visible surface erosion on them. I wish I had not had this done, I really think my teeth have been permanently damaged

I had zoom3 done yesterday here in DC. It only cost me $149 as the dentist accepted a $100 gift card they had mailed out randomly in the area (I just moved to that part of DC). I hadnt really read anything about it (at least not negative) before going so went into it blind... I'm thinking now thats probably not a bad thing as some of these sites would scare the you know whats out of you going! Anyway they gave me this 5 page document to read and initial every page which was the "caution" about going into it - reading that nearly had me leave too as it did talk all about the zingers and pain and possible side effects and if you hadnt had your teeth checked by a dentist before hand they couldnt be responsible for any issues as a result of dental problems! anyway i went through with it - she said i'd only need 3 sessions of 15 mins. they spent 20 mins getting me ready! I was more afraid of suffocating or gagging on all the gauze they put in my mouth, including one that was to rest on my tongue to stop it touching my teeth!! i got through the 3 sessions fine although by the 3rd one it felt like 40 minutes not 15. my lip did feel "hot" after that one but otherwise fine. When she showed me how white my teeth were she was more excited than me as said it was an A+ in that it was brighter than the expected top level white! i was delighted but some of those zingers an hour later were crippling - i kept saying "tough it up, you want white teeth you pay!!" i took the aleve pills she gave me (they only gave me 2) and then 2 hours later i took 2 tynelol. i went to bed and did sleep. woke up at 5am with sensitive teeth but had no zingers (amen!!). I do have a swollen lower lip that looks like i got a wallop from something and thats probably more sore than my teeth, although they're sensitive! I drank a bottle of milk instead of my usual tea (and it was cold) and ate some hash browns with scrambled eggs and had no problems with pain or issues with hot/cold touching my teeth (amen again!!) I figure another day and a good nights sleep and I'll be grand but do think I was lucky as the vast majority seem to be suffering worse! According to the paperwork the dentist gave me, you shouldnt need to do this again for at least a year, if you continue to brush your teeth using whitening toothpaste so i figure the small pain is worth the large gain - my teeth are 10 times white than they were, i only hope it doesnt fade so much i wonder was it worth it but at least i only paid $149 if thats the case - if i'd paid more i'd likely be unhappy if the bright white faded! right now i feel like they're so white i need sunglasses on to look at them (please let it last!!) but we shall see - time will tell. hopefully the burnt lower lip doesnt blister and peel or it'll ruin the effect!! what I am curious about though is that my dentist never even mentioned take home trays so wonder did people pay more for those (I suspect so) but she did tell me that the toothpaste I'm using (whitener) will help keep them this white for a long time if i brush twice daily morning and night!.

I just had the "Zoom" whitening treatment today. And let me tell you, this shooting "Zinger" pain is out of control. It hurts so much that it is causing me to be nauseaus. I handled 3, 15 minute sessions. And was crying at the end. Mind you my teeth look amazing, but we will see the lasting effects in a few days. My upper gums were burned a tiny bit, but those shooting electric shock pains are crazy. If this thing works long term, the cost ($400.00) and the pain will be worth it. A beautiful white smile is worth anything. And I have the utmost faith in my dentist, and know that she would never do harm to me.

First, I would NOT RECOMMEND this whitening process to anyone. You're completely restless and exhausted by the second 15 minute session, your tongue doesn't know where to go, the glasses are uncomfortable, but not too bad to leave on. The pain afterwards, SO NOT WORTH IT. I thought I was going to die. My husband didn't know whether to laugh or feel bad for me. I couldn't even open my eyes, let alone my mouth because of the instant pain of sensitivity on my teeth from any bit of temperature change in the room. I didn't eat or speak for hours! I had to take 800mg of ibuporfen to knock out. When I woke up the next morning I was ok (thank God), but my gums started to bleed when I would brush my teeth!!!!!

I must admit my teeth looked amazing the first 48 hours, but now they're right back to how they looked before I got this treatment done which was not even two weeks ago. I have pretty white teeth and I'm super picky with them; always buying the best toothpaste and mouthwashes, etc., but I would NEVER IN MY LIFE waste $400 on this treatment. I remember the Colgate whitener in a bottle that you'd brush on - now THAT was an amazing product. I'll have to look for it again.

In conclusion, it was a waste of money and time. I think this is just a gimick to get people to spend lots of money at the dentist. So save yourself some money and stick to the over-the-counter whitening systems. They've proven to work better by the CONSUMER, not the dentists or the product companies.

I had Zoom done this morning. The dentist was very straight forward with me and told me to expect the Zingers. I did take 3 tylenol before I went. I was prepared to be in pain during the treatment. They put a protective seal over my gums and packed tons of gauze in my mouth, along with a mouth guard that covered my lips. I was extremely nervous because I read this website before I went. I did 3 sessions of 15 min. I didn't have ANY zingers during the treatment. I think burns could only occur if the staff is not careful, they took about 30 minutes to "prepare me". About 3 hours after I left the office I started getting zingers. At first they were one ever 15 min or so, now 7 hours later they are constant. It's like a constant wave of toothache that gets worse and better on and off. (kind of like a migraine in your teeth).
If your teeth are really yellow I think this could be worth it, I however would not do this again. The pain is not worth my gain.

My wife just had this done at the family dentist here in Voorhees NJ, very disappointed with the result. Teeth don't look any whiter. Had 4 15 minute treatments with the newer "plus" ligh used also. What a scam!!!
Took home more supplies {dentist tacked on another $40 total= $440 ripoff from staffordshire dentist Voorhees NJ............. AVOID!!!

i had zoom done 5 days ago and my teeth are almost back to the original shade already.As far as the process goes it was terrible,alot of pain during the process and much more after it was done,had very sharp pains in my teeth and they were very sensetive. my gums were also very burnt.alot of pain for no gain...

Had ZOOM done yesterday. Used desensitizing gel for 4 consecutive days before procedure. Had three 15 minute rounds. The first 2 rounds were fine. The 3rd round I had some zingers...kind of painful. Right after the procedure they had me wear home my trays filled with fluoride (to desensitize). I was fine for a couple of hours...had some zingers, but not bad. About 5 hours after the procedure, all my teeth and gums hurt and were extremely sensitive! I fell asleep in pain. I woke up today and feel fine. My bottom 2 teeth feel sore, but not sensitive. Is it worth it? I would say no. Get impressions made, and use the at home bleaching kit!

Had the Zoom done this morning plenty of prep no pain a little burning tiny spot on lower gums no problem about three shades lighter looks good. I will continue with trays at home overall I am happy with the results

Just had the Zoom! done and the results are great! I had one little gum burn near the end of the procedure and the dentist put a little vitamin e on it and it was fine. Teeth feel great- no real pain nor was there any pain during the procedure - just boredom and slightly uncomfortable having to sit with your mouth propped open for over an hour. It is now the next day and I didn't have and don't have now any of the pains others have mentioned. Maybe it's me or maybe it's the dentist - I went to Comfort Care Dental in Sherman Oaks - super nice and Dr. Tom is the best- highly recommended. Glad I did it - Oh the other small pain is you can eat only "white" foods-like, rice- banana - pasta - sprite- water, for 3 days afterwards due to possible staining. Overall a good experience!

I had the Zoom procedure yesterday. I brushed w/a special de-sensitizing toothpaste for 2 weeks prior to the procedure. During the 2nd round, I began to experience the sharp, shooting jolts of pain that others have described. They were really bad. I made it through all 4 rounds, though, and my teeth were definitely much, much whiter. I was in MAJOR pain afterward-- tooth ibuprofen/tylenol (large amounts) every 3 hours. The jolts of pain reminded me of childbirth contractions. I had two small "burn" spots on my gums that seem to be healing. My pain has lessened a lot today-- no longer having the jolts of pain, more a moderate level of discomfort.

I wish I had been informed about the potential pain. I probably would have opted for trays instead.

It works-- but you have to be really tough to withstand it!

I had the Zoom completed this morning at 10:00 and still have REALLY bad pains in my teeth. I don't have any burns on my lips or gums like others are talkin about, but my teeth hurt so bad, I can't even smile cause the air makes the pain worse!! The results are great for me....very white, but honestly I would not have done this if I knew it was going to hurt this bad!

Just got done with my Zoom in-office whitening. I thought it was going to hurt like the reviews I read about, but it really didn't hurt at all. I am not sure about the next 48 hours with the sensitivity, but for now it doesn't hurt and no zingers! My teeth look great and I just wanted to post a good review for those out there doing research and get scared like I did from all the bad reviews. I really didn't hurt, but my dentist gave me flouride to rinse with at home and I used Sensodyne faithfully for at least 3 weeks before the procedure.

Just had the Zoom whitening done today and i too took a Xnax before going. The dental assistant did all the packing of the gauze and the goop they put on to prevent gums from getting burned but some of the peroxide solution soaked through the gauze and irritated my throat as well as the " Zingers " people are discribing are the absolute truth. I was done on the second stage and quit the third and final due to those zinger pains. She gave me some stuff to apply on the teeth that bothered me and it didn't work. She acted as though she didn't know anything about it and so she asked the hygentist there and the hygentist said it's true about the sensitivity and the zinger pains but hello....that would have been nice to know ahead of time. The nice thing is i didn't have to pay full price since i didn't complete the third stage. I wouldn't repeat this and wouldn't reccomend it either. Only if you have non sensitive teeth and can take the pain. The pain is like a quick severe toothache and then fades out and back in. The whitening results are just ok.

DONT DO IT!
I have 2nd & 3rd degree burns on my lips and inside my mouth. I just returned from spending the day at my family Physicians office and at the pharmacy. I am starving & dehydrated because my mouth hurts so bad I cannot eat or drink. Even a straw is unbearable! I was prescribed LIDOCAINE to swish in my mouth to numb it, and Percocet to ease the pain. I had the Zoom treatment 3 days ago & have spent the weekend trying to heal. My very reputable Dentist suggested Vitamin E (squeeze gel pills on wounds to calm them), and Orajel (which stung and didnt help at all). She was surprised to hear from me over the weekend, and concerned about my injury, but seemed to think it would heal soon. It has only gotten worse!
My mouth swelled up huge day one, and blistered, and peeled, and had big white areas inside. Day two I had chunks of dead white flesh breaking off leaving open wounds. I woke this morning, day three, with my lips fused together and ripped them apart when I opened my mouth.
My teeth looked great, I thought, but upon closer examination arent even that white, except in the center of each. I feel exhausted, hungry, thirsty, and my head hurts to say the least. I should note that I am used to extreme pain, as I am permanently disabled from a drunk driver running a red light, causing me severe spine injuries. The pain from the Zoom is real, and extreme.

>>>DONT DO IT!!! There are plenty of safer options that work just as well, if not better<<<