Philips Zoom! Whitening
Live up the confidence in you by flashing a gorgeous smile with Philips Zoom! – the perfect teeth whitening solution with maximum results after its first use. With the use of an advanced LED light and activated technology, this treatment can be performed either in-chair with an appointment at our Clinic, or with a take-home professional kit. This gives you the opportunity to attain up to eight shades lighter teeth, clinically proven*.
Delivering its promise in the most innovative way and treating the tailored request upon consultation with a dentist, Philips Zoom! is a useful portable device for all your teeth whitening needs.
What Is Whitening?
The yellowness of your teeth holds a mirror to your dental hygiene, housed by an unhealthy deposit of plaque and tartar. And that is why before moving ahead for any cosmetic dentistry treatment a dental check-up is essential.
Hence, to proceed with whitening treatment, it is important to ensure that one’s teeth are free from deposits as well as does not show signs of decay. This inspection and thorough cleaning ahead of the process is essential to begin with, to certify that your teeth are prepared for whitening. A dentist then discusses your whitening options with you, while imparting a realistic perspective to the actual whiteness of your teeth.
Foremost, two impressions are made to fabricate custom trays that fit your teeth, aiding you in maintaining your spectacular whitening results after your initial in-chair visit. On the day of your visit, the dentist ensures that your gums and soft tissue are protected, before starting to paint a thin layer of bleaching agent over the surface of your teeth. Over this, an advanced blue LED light is applied, accelerating the bleaching process. This bleach is replaced with a new layer after 7 minutes and this is repeated two or three times in a single session. Once the patient reaches their desired shade, a generous amount of post-treatment gel is applied, that enables protection to enamel and reduces sensitivity.
At-home use of the Philips Zoom! teeth whitening solutions
Patients who want to whiten their own teeth, at the convenience of their spaces and the comfort of their own couches, can do this safely by making use of the custom trays that they are provided with. However, it is essential to follow all the instructions to the letter and not to use it for longer than prescribed, for it may lead to unnecessary damage to your tooth enamel.
Whenever you are ready, brush well to remove plaque. Slowly, put a teardrop amount of whitening gel into each tooth space in your trays. Now, gently place the trays over your teeth. When the prescribed time for your formulation is up, take out your trays and give them a good clean with cold water. Finally, rinse your mouth well and remove any remaining gel with a toothbrush without toothpaste.
And voila, your shine is here.
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FAQ's
Make your day brighter by enjoying a whiter smile today, it’s that easy
Does the teeth whitening process hurt?
Patients with sensitivity towards extremely hot or cold food and drinks may feel more sensitive towards the process a lot more than those with less sensitive teeth. Even though it retains an unpleasant feeling in your mouth, it normally subsides after a day or two.
For those with hyper-sensitive teeth, it is important to take pain-relief measures before and after one’s appointment. Also, the use of sensitive toothpaste before, like Sensodyne, is suggested. It is ideal to have the treatment completed on a Friday, so you have a complete weekend to recuperate.
How long does this treatment last?
Whitening treatments minimise existing tooth staining. However, depending on your recreational habits, your teeth may eventually resort to being discoloured. Therefore, it is advised to take extra care and perform great oral hygiene to aid in preventing recurrent discolouration.
Is the lightening procedure safe?
Yes. Clinical studies have shown that whitening your teeth with hydrogen peroxide under the supervision of a dental professional is safe for your teeth and gums.
How is Philips Zoom! different?
Usually, the drugstore options that are readily available are not customized. It is because of this that after multiple use they cause various oral issues. But the whitening process with Philips Zoom! is tailored to your needs by your dentist, with custom- fitted trays for take- home treatments and the right light intensity and duration at Local Dental Clinic.
Are there any aftercare instructions that need to be judiciously followed?
It is common for patients to experience sensitivity for the first 24 hours after having their teeth whitened. Hence, one can take a Panadol or Nurofen for pain relief, apply the relief gel supplied by the dentist and get plenty of rest. The sensitivity resolves itself within 42-48 hours.
How should the whiter teeth be maintained?
To maintain the brightness of your white teeth, one should precariously avoid excessive smoking, consuming the likes of coffee, red wine, energy drinks, coke, etc. However, if the need be, then a straw should be used to drink anything other than water. It is important to floss regularly and rinse with water after each snack/meal.
