Teeth Whitening
A bright, confident smile can make all the difference! At Morgan Heights Dental Centre, we offer a variety of teeth whitening options to suit your lifestyle and goals, including Zoom Whitening from Philips, a leading in-office whitening solution. Let’s explore the available options and why our chairside Zoom Whitening provides the best results.
At Morgan Heights Dental Centre, we use the latest Philips Zoom technology to brighten your smile by several shades in just one visit!
Types of Teeth Whitening
1. Over-the-Counter Whitening Strips
Whitening strips are a popular choice available at most drugstores. These thin, flexible strips contain a peroxide-based gel and are applied directly to the teeth. However, they come with some drawbacks:
Limited Results: Whitening strips often provide uneven results due to their one-size-fits-all design.
Irritation: The peroxide gel can irritate the gums or cause temporary tooth sensitivity.
Longer Treatment Time: They require consistent use over several weeks to see noticeable results, and even then, the outcome may be underwhelming compared to professional methods.
2. Custom-Made Take-Home Trays
A step up from store-bought solutions, custom-made trays are designed to fit the unique contours of your teeth. At Morgan Heights Dental Centre, we create these trays for at-home use. You fill them with professional-grade whitening gel and wear them for 6–8 hours, typically overnight.
Better Fit: Custom trays ensure that the whitening gel stays in contact with all tooth surfaces, avoiding gum irritation.
Controlled Whitening: The strength of the gel and the precision of the fit make this method more effective than strips, yielding brighter and more consistent results.
Flexibility: This is a convenient option for those who prefer to whiten their teeth in the comfort of their home, at their own pace.
The Best Whitening Option: Zoom Whitening
For the most dramatic and fast results, Zoom Whitening is our in-office whitening procedure. At Morgan Heights Dental Centre, we use the latest Philips Zoom technology to brighten your smile by several shades in just one visit! Here’s why it stands out:
Quick Results: Unlike over-the-counter methods or at-home trays, Zoom Whitening can lighten your teeth by up to 8 shades in a single 2-hour session.
Custom Trays Included: As part of our Zoom Whitening package, we provide custom-made trays that can be used for future touch-ups or applying sensitivity relief gel.
How Zoom Whitening Works
Initial Appointment: We begin by taking impressions of your teeth to create custom trays. These trays will be used for future at-home whitening or for sensitivity relief after the Zoom treatment.
Zoom Whitening Procedure (2-Hour Session):
Protection: Before the whitening gel is applied, we place a special gum barrier (blockout gel) to protect your gums from irritation during the whitening process.
Whitening Process: The whitening treatment consists of four 15-minute cycles. After the protective gum barrier is applied, we coat your teeth with a high-strength whitening gel and activate it using a special light. The gel and light work together in each 15-minute cycle, followed by a brief check, and the process is repeated four times.
Immediate Results: After completing the four cycles, you’ll notice your teeth are visibly brighter—up to 8 shades whiter!
Follow-Up Care: You’ll receive your custom trays for at-home use, which allow for future maintenance whitening or to apply relief gel if you experience any sensitivity.
Why Choose Zoom Whitening?
Fastest Results: Achieve a dramatically whiter smile in just one 2-hour session.
Custom Trays for Maintenance: We include custom trays for home whitening or sensitivity relief, giving you long-term value.
Safe and Effective: Our experienced dental team ensures a safe, professional-grade whitening treatment with minimal sensitivity.
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