ZOOM!

IN-OFFICE Post Whitening

Care Instructions

Congratulations! You have just experienced a revolutionary tooth whitening

procedure with Philips Zoom! In-Office Whitening. The next 48 hours are
important in enhancing and maximizing your whitening results for a long
lasting, bright and health smile.

Your teeth are most vulnerable to staining for up to a week after treatment. In
Order to maximise the whitening result, we advise our patients that for the
next 48 hours, you AVOID consumption of heavily stained foods and drinks, as
listed below:

For the next 48 hours, dark staining substance should be avoided, such as:

 Tobacco Products
 Coffee/Tea
 Red/White Wine
 Soft drinks eg Cola
 Heavily pigmented fruits and vegetables eg Berries, Beets etc
 Coloured Sauces and other condiments ie Ketchup/Mustard/Soy Sauce
etc
 Coloured toothpastes/gels and Coloured Mouthwashes, please wait 48
hours before continuing the usage of this product.
Additional ways to maintain your sparkling Zoom! smile
 Avoid staining related habits
 Continue good oral hygiene and stay current on your regular dental
appointments.
 Practice good oral hygiene including thorough tooth brushing, flossing to
remove debris from between the teeth and tongue cleaning.

Post-operative tooth sensitivity

Some patients experience tooth sensitivity for 1 to 3 days after Zoom!
Whitening. There are a number of things you can do to minimize tooth
sensitivity:

 Using the customized take-home trays, you can place a drop of

desensitising toothpaste, into each tooth space of teeth that were
bleached. Seat the tray over the teeth.
 Continue regular daily use of desensitizing toothpastes such as
Sensodyne Rapid Relief or Colgate Pro-relief.
 You may use over-the-counter pain relievers such as Ibuprofen.
 Avoid food and drink that is too cold or hot for the next few days.

Gum Irritation
Trays that extend far into the gum may cause soft tissue irritation. If the trays
extend over your gums and feel uncomfortable, have your dentist trim them.
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Results vary by patient. Anatomy, age, tooth condition, hygiene and starting
shade heavily impact results. You should have realistic expectations about the
final results.

Waiting 24 hours is best to see the final shade of the tooth after it has re-
hydrated — depending on sensitivity; you may wish to wait a bit longer. If your
teeth are not too sensitive, try bleaching a few more times with the take home
products during the first three to five days after your office visit to maximize
your results and attain the whitest shade possible.

Application Instructions:
 Brush and floss your teeth
 In a counter-clockwise motion, twist off the clear plastic cap from syringe
 Twist the mixing cap clockwise to lock on the end of the syringe
 Place a small amount of gel on front-facing aspect in each tooth
compartment of the tray
 Insert the tray over your teeth and allow the whitening gel to work for
the prescribed period of time.
 When the whitening treatment time is complete, remove the tray and
thoroughly rinse your mouth with water.
 Refrigerate any remaining whitening gel in a cool dry place for later use.
 Extra syringes of take-home whitening gel are available for purchase from
the practice.