A common concern and question we hear often from our patients is what can they do about the discoloration of their teeth. Whether for a special occasion or everyday smiles, we help our patients achieve their goal of whiter teeth by offering a custom take-home teeth whitening kit.
Our preferred method is using the Philips Zoom Whitening kit which includes custom whitening trays made from impressions of your teeth made in our office and include six whitening syringes.
About Zoom Whitening
The levels of hydrogen peroxide in the whitening gel are rated to be safe and gentle on the tooth enamel. It is considered professional grade and helps to break down and remove stains.
In a study comparing 3 at home whitening systems, Philips Zoom has been proven to give you “professional results with little to no sensitivity.”
The whitening gel contains an ingredient called ACP (amorphous calcium phosphate) to significantly reduce tooth sensitivity. It helps protect the enamel during whitening and improves appearance of your teeth. The ingredient has been licensed exclusively to Philips by the ADA.
using zoom whitening:
At your next dental appointment, ask about getting impressions made for your whitening trays or call our office to schedule a short appointment.
Your custom trays are typically ready within 24-36 business hours and can be picked up at your convenience.
Using the gel syringes at home, place a small dot inside the tray for each tooth that you would like whitened. It is highly recommended to avoid overloading trays with gel because it can cause temporary burning or extra sensitivity. Remember just a dot not a lot.
Wear your trays for 15 minutes, twice daily for two weeks, depending on your desired whiteness. Some patients can still experience slight sensitivity. If you do reduce that amount of time or try every other day.
Once you reach your desired whiteness, use your whitening trays once every 4-6 weeks.