If you are looking for a professional way to lift the shade of your teeth in a single visit, Zoom in-chair whitening is one option worth understanding. This guide covers what it costs at our Sydney CBD practice, exactly what is included, and how it compares with whitening at home.
At Vivaldi Smile Artisans, Zoom whitening is $890. That covers a 1.5-hour appointment, during which you can watch a film or a series while treatment takes place, and a take-home whitening kit with custom-made trays and professional-grade gel so you can maintain the result.
Zoom® is a registered trademark of Philips Oral Healthcare, Inc.
Where Zoom Sits in Our Whitening Options
We offer three ways to whiten, and the right one depends on how quickly you want a change and how you prefer to do it:
- Take-home whitening, $410: custom trays and professional gel, used at home over a couple of weeks
- In-chair whitening, from $690: completed at the practice in a single visit
- Zoom in-chair whitening, $890: a 1.5-hour session plus the take-home kit included
See our teeth whitening page for the full comparison of options.
What the $890 Includes
A 1.5-hour in-chair session
Your treatment uses Philips Zoom technology. Professional-grade whitening gel is applied to your teeth and activated with a blue LED light, usually across three to four rounds of application so the change is even across all the visible teeth. The session takes around 90 minutes and is carried out by our trained dental team.
A comfortable appointment
Ninety minutes in a dental chair is a long time, so you are welcome to watch a film or a series during treatment. Most patients find the time passes easily.
A custom take-home whitening kit
You go home with custom-made trays fitted to your teeth, professional-grade gel for touch-ups, and written instructions for safe use. The kit is what keeps the result going, since whitening naturally fades with everyday food and drink, and having trays on hand means you can top up rather than book another in-chair session.
How Zoom Whitening Works
Step 1: Assessment
Your dentist examines your teeth and gums to check that whitening is suitable for you, and talks through what change is realistic for your starting shade.
Step 2: Preparation
Your lips and gums are protected before the gel is applied, which reduces the chance of irritation.
Step 3: Whitening
The gel is applied and activated with the LED light, repeated across several cycles during the appointment.
Step 4: Rinse and review
The gel is removed, the result is reviewed with you, and we take you through using your take-home kit.
What Results to Expect
Whitening lifts the shade of natural tooth enamel. How much change you see depends on your starting shade and the type of staining: surface staining from coffee, tea, red wine or smoking generally responds well, while discolouration from within the tooth responds less predictably.
One thing worth knowing before you book: whitening does not change the colour of existing dental work. Fillings, crowns and veneers keep the shade they were made in. If you are planning cosmetic work, we usually whiten first and match the new work to your brighter shade, which is why whitening often comes first in a smile makeover.
How Long Do Results Last?
Zoom whitening results commonly last somewhere between 12 and 24 months, though this varies considerably with habits and oral care. To make yours last:
- Go easy on the strongest staining culprits: coffee, tea, red wine and smoking
- Brush twice daily and floss regularly
- Use your take-home kit for touch-ups as directed
Is Zoom Whitening Safe?
Zoom is a professionally administered whitening system used widely by dentists. When carried out by a qualified dental professional, after an assessment of your teeth and gums, it is considered safe for most patients.
Some people notice temporary tooth sensitivity afterwards, which usually settles within a few hours to a couple of days. Your dentist will check your oral health beforehand to confirm whitening is appropriate for you, and will tell you if something else needs attention first.
Does Health Insurance Cover Zoom Whitening?
Whitening is a cosmetic treatment, so it is generally not covered by private health funds. It is still worth checking your extras cover, as policies differ.
Zoom Compared With Other Whitening Options
- Zoom in-chair whitening ($890 at our practice): completed in a single 1.5-hour visit, professionally supervised, and includes the take-home kit for maintenance.
- Take-home whitening from a dentist ($410 at our practice): custom trays and professional gel used at home over a couple of weeks. Slower, more affordable, and the trays last for future touch-ups.
- Over-the-counter products ($30 to $80): strips, gels and pens are the cheapest option, but the trays are not fitted to your teeth and the gel is much weaker, so the change is usually subtle and needs constant repetition.
If you want a change in one visit and would rather it was supervised, Zoom suits that. If you are not in a hurry, take-home whitening reaches a similar place more gradually for less. Either way, your dentist will tell you honestly which is the better fit for your teeth.
What Affects Whitening Prices Elsewhere
Our fee is a set $890, but prices vary between practices for a few reasons: whether the take-home kit and custom trays are included or charged separately, the length and number of in-chair cycles, and the facilities and appointment time built into the fee. When comparing quotes, it is worth asking exactly what the figure covers.
Book a Cosmetic Consultation in Sydney CBD
If you would like to know which whitening option suits your teeth, book a cosmetic consultation with Dr Patricia at our Sydney CBD practice. You will get a clear recommendation and exact pricing before anything goes ahead. No referral is needed.
Book a cosmetic consultation, or call (02) 8252 7677.
You can also compare all our whitening options on the teeth whitening page, or explore our full range of cosmetic dentistry treatments.
