Famously known for giving Hollywood smile results, Philips Zoom blue led light accelerated technology and gel whitens your teeth rapidly, while amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) helps deliver enamel protection, improve lustre and reduce sensitivity.

Most Often people who are conscious of their Smile would be so because of the shade and colour of their teeth. Teeth whitening is one of the most commonly performed non invasive procedures in such people. The results obtained from zoom whitening are sure to bring the smile back to the face while maintaining the integrity of the tooth with their unique ACP gel treatment done post operative.

Zoom Whitening Procedure

During your first consultation, a preliminary examination will be done, if required an x-ray will be taken to study the health of your teeth and bones. Do convey to your dentists if you have any concerns about your teeth. Your dentist will explain the feasibility and outcome of the treatment.

Step 1: Your dentists preps your mouth for whitening

Step 2: A layer of advanced whitening gel is applied on your teeth

Step 3: A blue LED lamp is directed on the teeth surface for 15mins sessions

Step 4: Once you have reached desired shade, a post treatment protective gel is applied to protect enamel and reduce sensitivity. This is unique to zoom whitening compared to the other methods of whitening such as Pola Office, Opalescence Boost, etc.

Time Taken

This procedure takes about 30-45 minutes thus giving you whiter shade of teeth that you have
always desired for!

Treatment charges

The treatment charges for zoom whitening is Rs.17,000/-

FAQs

Is it a painful procedure?
It’s an absolutely pain free procedure. Although some patients might express mild discomfort, but otherwise there is no pain associated with the procedure. Pain killers are usually provided for apprehensive patients.

How long will the whitening last?
Effect of the whitening completely depends on patients’ maintenance of oral hygiene and habits.
Pola office whitening will last for 1 year or so whereas zoom whitening will last for more than 2 years based on hygiene maintenance.

Is there any diet restriction after the completion of the procedure?
As the first 48 hrs post whitening are crucial, the following dietary instructions must be followed to get the maximum effect of your whitening procedure. Avoid consuming dark or yellow staining substances such as coffee ,tea, mustard, ketchup, red wine, aerated drinks, berries, red sauces, soy sauce, tobacco products, turmeric containing products(dal etc) and also milk (As fluorides interferes with the whitening process)

Is sensitivity common after the procedure?
Patients may or may not experience sensitivity after whitening. As the whitening process continues inside the teeth for 24hrs till the material is spent some experience a on-off zinger ( sporadic bolts of sensitivity) in the tooth. We apply an ACP gel after the completion of the procedure which not only decreases the sensitivity but also strengthens the tooth. For home care, specific toothpaste and mouthwashes are prescribed.

I see white spots on the gums. Should I be worried?
White spots on gums or soft tissues seen after the treatment is normal. You will be advised to drink lots of water. It should go away in a day or so.

Will the whitening effect stay life long?
Whitening effects last as long as patients maintain oral hygiene and habits. Whitening is not a once in a lifetime treatment. Your results will fade over time, varying person-to-person and depending on a number of factors including age, starting tooth shade, history of trauma to teeth, diet, oral hygiene and smoking.

Can I use regular mouthwash after the procedure?
If your regular home care contains chlorhexidine rinse please wait 48 hours before continuing any mouth rinses.

I have fillings and crowns, will they get whiten?
No, your fillings and crowns won’t whiten in this procedure. So you may have to repeat the fillings if you desire.

I have sensitivity, can I still undergo Teeth Whitening procedure?
If you have sensitivity, then you may require a specific consultation process at our clinic to determine the feasibility.