Tooth Whitening

With so many different whitening products on the market, it’s easy to get confused.  Answers to our most frequently asked questions about whitening may help you understand more about the different whitening options available today: 

 Is teeth whitening safe?

Yes. Clinical studies have shown that whitening your teeth with carbamide or hydrogen peroxide under the supervision of a dental professional is safe for teeth and gums.

What are the side effects?

Philips Zoom at-home whitening products have two mild desensitizing agents, potassium nitrate and Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (ACP), to help minimize tooth sensitivity. However, Everyone responds differently to whitening, and sensitivity is sometimes a side effect of whitening treatments. Ask Dr. Patel about using a sensitivity toothpaste like Fluoridex before and after your treatments. You can also use a mild desensitizer like Relief ACP in conjunction with your treatments to further minimize sensitivity. Dr. Patel and his staff are your best resource to ensure that you are a good candidate for whitening and that you are using the right concentration of whitening formula.

What’s the difference between Over the Counter (OTC) whitening solutions and Philips Zoom?

Over-the-counter whitening products are not customized to your needs. With Philips Zoom, the whitening process is tailored to your needs by Dr. Patel, with custom-fitted trays for at-home treatments or just the right light intensity and duration in the office.

How long will my Zoom whitening results last?

Whitening treatments help to reduce existing stains, but through consumption of coffee, soft drinks or just through natural aging, your teeth may eventually become discolored again. Maintenance whitening can help combat recurring discoloration. Only Philips Zoom at-home whitening products include ACP, which has been shown to help reduce whitening fade-back. For continued stain removal and your healthiest teeth and gums, consider an ultrasonic toothbrush such as a Sonicare DiamondClean. It’s proven to whiten teeth and remove plaque better than manual brushes.

What causes teeth to discolor?

There are many causes to tooth discoloration. Some of the most common include the consumption of highly colored foods and drinks (berries, coffee, tea, red wine). Some medications, aging, smoking and trauma can also cause teeth discoloration.

How long does it take?

With either Philips Zoom option, your teeth will be visibly whiter in one day. With Zoom in-office, you will achieve up to eight shades whiter in 45 minutes. With Zoom at-home, when used as instructed, you will achieve the same great results in one-two weeks, depending on concentration of formulation and wear time you select.

A Whitening Experience Tailored to Your Needs

Over 10 million patients have had their smiles brightened by a Zoom treatment. Dr. Patel understands that patients have different needs when it comes to whitening—that’s why we offer three different Zoom products.

 In-office Whitening

The quickest, easiest way to effectively whiten your teeth is in-office treatment with Philips Zoom WhiteSpeed. Zoom WhiteSpeed is the only in-office system that has variable intensity setting so each treatment can be customized to maximize patient comfort. The system also includes desensitizers to help minimize sensitivity and protect your enamel. This in-office procedure is safe, effective and clinically proven to whiten up to eight shades—for a brighter, whiter smile in just one office visit.

 Whitening at Home

Philips Zoom DayWhite and NiteWhite offer superior at-home whitening for a visibly whiter smile in one day and your whitest healthiest smile in seven to fourteen days. They are the only at-home whitening products to contain amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP), which is clinically proven to reduce sensitivity, protect enamel and help improve the luster and smoothness of the teeth.

Zoom at-home whitening products are completely customizable. Dr. Patel and his staff will create custom trays made just for you and can tailor the formula concentration and wear times to your sensitivity and lifestyle.

The photos below show just a few of the dramatic results that Zoom WhiteSpeed, Zoom DayWhite and Zoom NiteWhite have achieved for our patients:

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