Whitening or bleaching: these are synonyms for the method used to lighten discolored, yellow or grey teeth. Bleaching works as a deep cleaning of the enamel: a chemical oxygen compound breaks down color molecules that have accumulated in the enamel over time. This restores your tooth’s natural shade and gives your smile a fresher appearance.
Not everyone naturally has the same tooth color: just like skin and hair color, the shade of your teeth is partly genetic. The color depends, among other things, on the thickness and tone of the dentin (tooth structure) beneath the enamel. During an intake consultation, we assess whether bleaching is suitable for you and which approach best fits your situation.
Coffee, tea, red wine, cigarettes and soft drinks are common causes. Age and genetics also play a role.
Stains on the outside of the tooth. Often, a professional cleaning is already a big improvement; bleaching can further enhance the result.
Discoloration from within the tooth (e.g. medication during childhood or genetics). We assess together what is realistically achievable.
A treatment in the dental chair can visibly brighten your tooth color. In our practice, we use Philips ZOOM!.
Cavex Bite & White is a professional system with 16% carbamide peroxide, easy to use and effective.
At-home bleaching contains ingredients such as water to prevent dehydration and potassium nitrate to reduce sensitivity. During the intake, we discuss the most suitable approach.
Philips Zoom! WhiteSpeed In-Office is a fast, safe and effective teeth whitening treatment performed by your dentist, or under their supervision, in the clinic. The advanced LED light accelerates the whitening process. This allows you to achieve up to six shades whiter teeth in just two hours. The result is comparable to five to seven days of at-home whitening with Philips Zoom! Take Home.
Philips Zoom! DayWhite is an at-home whitening treatment using 6% hydrogen peroxide for daytime use. Your dentist creates custom-made trays for your upper and lower teeth to ensure the whitening gel stays in place. The trays are worn for 30 minutes in the morning and evening. Within two weeks, you can achieve teeth that are four or more shades whiter.
Philips Zoom! NiteWhite is an at-home whitening treatment designed for overnight use. Your dentist creates custom trays tailored to your teeth. By wearing the trays for four to six hours per night over the course of a week, you can achieve up to six shades whiter teeth.
Would you like to refresh your smile?
During an intake consultation, we assess whether bleaching is suitable for you and choose the best option together: Philips ZOOM! in the practice or at-home bleaching with Cavex Bite & White. You will receive clear guidance tailored to your tooth shade and expectations.
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