Zoom Teeth Whitening
Zoom Teeth Whitening
In-office professional whitening treatment from USA
Studies conducted by Philips shows possible up to eight shades whiter in less than 1 hour
Philips Zoom WhiteSpeed teeth whitening is one of the most popular choice of in-office teeth whitening in USA and in Thailand. During Zoom teeth whitening procedure, an advanced blue LED light to accelerate the teeth whitening gel to deliver effective and instant results within one visit at our Thailand dental clinic.
Studies in an vivo study endorsed by Philips zoom has
- clinically proven to whiten teeth up to eight shades in 45 minutes
- shows 55% better results with 25% light-activated gel versus the competitor’s 40% gel
Whitening results for each individual does however vary and you should always consult your dentist on any contra-indications prior to seeking teeth whitening treatments.
Aside from take-home whitening, other teeth whitening options available include:
Types of Teeth WhiteningProcedure for Zoom Tooth Whitening
The in-office zoom teeth whitening procedures is quick, safe and non-invasive. The basic procedural steps for teeth whitening treatment :
- Diagnoses to ensure in-office whitening is suited for you
- Pre-Treatment teeth shades comparison prior to start of treatment
- Isolate and dam gumlines to avoid whitening gel irritating soft tissues
- Apply whitening gel over surface of front teeth
- Activate gel with light source that accelerates whitening of shades
- Remove whitening gel and clean teeth
- Post-Treatment teeth shades comparison to check number of shades increase
- Post care instructions on teeth whitening is instructed by your dentist to you
Post Care Instuctions
After zoom teeth whitening, your dentist provides you with instructions to care for your whiten teeth in maintain results:
- avoid color-staining drinks and foods
- avoid smoking and tobacco for at least 2 hours
- clean and brush teeth as as normal daily
- use home bleaching kits (optiona) for touch up
Philips Zoom Whitening Costs and Versions
There has been various versions of zoom teeth whitening over the past 10 years. BIDH tooth whitening dental clinic uses the latest zoom system as it is an authorized provider. We use one zoom teeth whitening kit per patient. The versions of zoom treatments include:
- WhiteSpeed
- Zoom2
- Advance Plus
- Zoom Advance
Zoom whitening comes with a procedural kit that will state which type of zoom system light it works with. Always check that your dentist uses a new zoom kit specifically for you only. Do be wary of dental clinics that may reduce their teeth whitening cost but compromise your safety by sharing kits between patients.
In-office Tooth Whitening FAQs
How much does teeth bleaching costs?
Teeth bleaching costs will depend on the type of teeth bleaching and whitening brand opted:
- In-office teeth whitening : done your dentist and varies with whitening gel brand. USA patented brands such as Philips Zoom whitening may costs more than other LED whitening systems or laser teeth whitening. In our Thailand dental clinic, prices can range between 9,000 to 18,000 baht (estimated USD$285 to $560 per session). See BIDH teeth whitening price
- Home bleaching kit : may be purchased over the coutner or at your dental clinic that allows for customized trays. In dental clinic in Thailand, a basic kit costs around 5,000 baht (estimated USD$160 per kit)
- Internal bleaching for non-vital teeth : can only be treated by your dentist for darked teeth that has been injured internally.
Is it safe to whiten teeth?
We would recommend that you visit your dentist to check if teeth whitening is suited for your.
If you have fluorosis, tetracycline staining or transparent teeth, teeth bleaching can actually make worsen teeth aesthetics. In general, teeth whitening is considered safe for individuals without counter-indications. There are also several considerations including whether you have existing amalgam fillings, receding gums, teeth sensitivity or other oral conditions whereby teeth whitening may not be for you.
Is teeth whitening permanent? How long does it lasts?
Teeth whitening is not permanent. Its results varies from each individual based on their habits, lifestyle and the foods that they eat. Teeth whitening results can last from a few months to up to 2 years. If you drink red wine, tea, coffee and smoke, the reults will unlikely last as long.
Why are my teeth yellow? Can I do anything about it?
One of the most common causes of yellowish teeth is from color-staining foods or drinks and aging over time. For extrinsic stains, simple teeth cleaning, scaling and polishing or teeth whitening will resolve yellowish teeth.
For intrinsic stains due to tetracycline stains, other treatment options such as veneers and crowns may be considered in changing color shades of teeth. Your dentist is unable to control the color shades changes with teeth whitening treatments that is based upon you natural teeth colors. With veneers and crowns, you are able to specifiy your exact color shades as a thin layer of porcelain is placed over teeth.
