Teeth discoloration has several causes. Beverages such as coffee, red wine, and tea can lead to discoloration, as can eating highly pigmented foods such as berries, tomato-based pasta sauce, and turmeric-heavy curries. Some medications, aging, trauma, and smoking are also responsible.
Consumers can choose over-the-counter whitening agents, but they may contain harmful chemicals. One safer solution is the Philips Zoom treatment, which can be applied in the dentist’s office or at home. A 90-minute in-office session lightens the teeth color by several shades. Philips has customized its formulations to specific whitening requirements.
Home-use kits are available from dentists and require about one or two weeks to work. Both office and home Zoom applications can be tailored to the user’s individual needs.