What is teeth whitening?
In-office or take-home peroxide systems to lighten enamel.
What is teeth whitening?
In-office or take-home peroxide systems to lighten enamel.
Also known as
- zoom whitening
- kor whitening
Quick facts
8–10 shades
average improvement with in-office Zoom!
6–12 months
duration before touch-up needed
Common reasons people choose this procedure
Approaches and motivations vary by surgeon and patient anatomy. Compare techniques and real outcomes on the main Teeth Whitening page.
Alternatives
Composite bonding for stains
Permanent stains (tetracycline, fluorosis) sometimes can't be bleached. Bonding masks them at the cost of more enamel work.
Veneers
If color is one of several issues (shape, alignment), veneers solve all three at once. Far more invasive and expensive.
Lifestyle changes
Cutting coffee/tea/red wine and improving hygiene yields some improvement without any product.