The Zoom Tooth Whitening system involves a two step process to whiten your teeth while in your dentist’s office. First, a gel is applied to your teeth; then a light is shined on the gel to activate and accelerate the whitening process. The entire procedure can be completed in about 90 minutes.

I am not your dentist, nor am I a dentist at all; as a result, I can only give you a ballpark figure for how much it might cost to have your teeth whitened. That said, most dentists who use the procedure will charge you anywhere from $500 to $2,000 for Zoom Tooth Whitening.

Some variables that can affect your cost:

• You’ll have to check and see if Zoom Tooth Whitening might get covered by your insurance or a flexible medical spending account.

• The cost of Zoom Tooth Whitening may also vary depending on who in the dentist’s office actually performs the procedure – the dentist or a hygienist.

• If your doctor recommends that you follow up on the chair-side treatment with one or more treatments at home, that will increase the cost.

The entire Zoom Tooth Whitening process is designed to work within a 90-minute window. First, your mouth and gums are protected by a “dental dam” to minimize discomfort during the bleaching process. Then, your teeth are exposed to the bleach and the light in three separate 15-minute intervals. Lastly, your teeth will receive an application of fluoride. When you factor in these pre- and post-session activities, it usually adds up to 90 minutes in your dentist’s office.

Conclusion
Like most investments, you are the one who has to decide if what you are getting (whiter teeth) is greater than what you give up (the cost of the Zoom Tooth Whitening procedure).