How does teeth whitening work?
There are several different ways you can whiten your teeth, from natural diet-based remedies to professional services your dental provider can do in-office to take-home tooth whitening kits you can use yourself.
Most teeth whitening procedures, including our in-office Phillips Zoom Whitening, use a special whitening gel. This gel breaks down the molecular bonds that hold together the stains on your teeth.
Your treatment starts with your dental practitioner checking your current shade, so you can both see the dramatic difference after your treatment is complete.
Once you’re ready, just sit back as your dental practitioner handles the next steps:
- Your dental practitioner prepares your mouth for whitening and applies a layer of advanced whitening gel to your teeth.
- Our WhiteSpeed blue LED lamp is used to accelerate the whitening process. There are variable settings to provide a comfortable experience.
- This is repeated up to three times – and is completed in about 45 minutes!
- Once you’ve reached your desired shade, your dental practitioner will apply our post-treatment gel to help protect enamel and reduce sensitivity.
After the procedure, your dentist will provide custom at-home whitening trays and instructions for caring for your teeth after the procedure. These supplies and materials are included in the cost of the Zoom treatment.
