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Philips Zoom and NiteWhite refer to professional tooth-whitening systems that use peroxide gel to oxidise stain molecules within enamel and dentine..

The short answer

Philips Zoom and NiteWhite refer to professional tooth-whitening systems that use peroxide gel to oxidise stain molecules within enamel and dentine.

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How does peroxide change the colour of natural teeth?

Whitening changes the appearance of natural tooth structure by peroxide diffusion and oxidation of chromogenic compounds. It does not whiten crowns, veneers, fillings, or other restorative materials, and existing sensitivity or decay affects the plan.

What should be checked before choosing a whitening system?

A dentist first checks for caries, cracks, gum inflammation, exposed roots, and mismatched restorations. They then select the gel concentration and tray or in-office method, explain contact time, and manage sensitivity if it occurs.

When should tooth discolouration be examined first?

Have an examination before whitening if teeth hurt, gums bleed, restorations are visible, or one tooth has darkened. Sudden internal discoloration may need diagnostic testing rather than cosmetic treatment.

What could be causing your tooth discolouration?

What is causing my discoloration? Which teeth will change shade, and how will visible restorations be handled?

Frequently asked questions

Can home care solve this completely?

Home care can support comfort and plaque control, but the underlying cause determines whether examination or treatment is needed.

How is the cause checked?

A dentist reviews the history, examines the tissues and bite, and uses imaging or other tests when the findings require them.

Who wrote this page

This library is published by Dental Nation, a licensed dental group practising in the United Arab Emirates. Pages are written and overseen by the same clinical team that treats patients in our clinics, and are held to a fixed editorial standard for safety and accuracy.

This page is patient education, not medical advice, and cannot replace an examination. Anything urgent — facial swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or severe pain — needs a dentist or emergency care now.

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