Reviewed by Dr. Charles Bond, DMD, MS · Updated October 2026
Straight teeth deserve a bright finish. Patients in Northbrook can brighten their smile in a single visit with Philips Zoom in-office whitening at Bond Orthodontics, whether you just finished orthodontic treatment or simply want a whiter smile.
Philips Zoom is a professional, in-office whitening treatment. A hydrogen peroxide whitening gel is applied to your teeth and activated with Zoom's UV-free LED lamp, which speeds up the whitening process. The whole appointment takes approximately 45 minutes, and you leave with a visibly whiter smile the same day.
Philips reports that Zoom can lighten teeth up to eight shades in a single visit. Your results depend on your starting shade and the type of staining, which is why we take a quick exam before we begin.
Your whitening appointment begins with a quick check of your teeth and gums. Whitening gel works on natural enamel, so Dr. Bond will make sure you're a good candidate and let you know if any crowns, veneers, or fillings on the front of your teeth won't change color.
On the day of the treatment, we protect your lips and gums, apply the whitening gel, and run the Zoom lamp in short sessions. Most patients spend about 45 minutes in the chair, then head out with a brighter smile.
Drugstore strips and trays use weaker whitening agents and take weeks of daily use to show a difference. Zoom uses a professional-strength gel, applied by a trained team, with the LED lamp accelerating the result. That's how you get in one appointment what over-the-counter products take weeks to approach.
At Bond Orthodontics, whitening is a natural last step. Once braces or aligners have done their work, a Zoom session makes the straight teeth you waited for look as good as they feel.
Professional whitening is faster, stronger, and more carefully controlled than anything you can do at home. Here's what makes a Zoom session worth it.
One appointment, about 45 minutes. No weeks of strips or nightly trays before you see a change. You walk in, and you walk out whiter.
Philips reports Zoom can whiten teeth up to eight shades in a single visit. Stains from coffee, tea, red wine, and years of everyday life lift in one session.
We cover your lips and gums before the gel goes on, and the Zoom lamp is UV-free. A trained team is watching the whole time, which is something no at-home kit can offer.
The lamp has adjustable intensity settings, so if your teeth are on the sensitive side we can dial it down and still get a great result. Any sensitivity after treatment is usually mild and short-lived.
Whitening is the perfect finishing touch once your braces or clear aligners come off. Your teeth are finally straight, so this is the moment to make them bright too. Ask about whitening when you pick up your retainers.
For the first 48 hours after whitening, your enamel is more porous than usual and picks up stains easily. Stick to light-colored foods and drinks like water, milk, chicken, and rice, and skip coffee, tea, red wine, dark sodas, and tomato sauce.
After that, normal brushing and flossing keep your results looking fresh. A whitening toothpaste helps, and so does rinsing with water after coffee or wine.
How long your results last depends on your habits, and many patients go a year or more before they want a refresh. When your smile starts to dull, a quick touch-up session brings it right back.
Unlock a more confident you with a free consultation at Bond Orthodontics. Reach out today to get started on your smile journey.
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