A visibly whiter smile with professional Zoom whitening in Sibiu

The doctors’ recommendation is clear: when you want a whitening treatment, it should be carried out in a dental practice, under a doctor’s attention. Efficiency and speed increase, and the final results are far better and more visible than with a treatment done at home using products you buy yourself.

The difference comes down to concentration and control. Over-the-counter products, “whitening” toothpastes, strips, one-size-fits-all trays, use low concentrations of active agent, precisely because no one is supervising the application. Results are slow and modest, and trays that do not fit your teeth can let the gel irritate your gums. In the clinic, the doctor uses a professional hydrogen peroxide-based gel, protects your gums before applying it and monitors every stage, eliminating the possible risks or side effects of the whitening gel.

One essential step before any whitening: a dental check-up. All existing dental problems, cavities, damaged fillings, gum issues, must be treated before the procedure begins, otherwise they can affect the final result.

The final result differs from patient to patient, because many factors influence tooth color. Directly, the color of your teeth is determined by your genetics. Indirectly, lifestyle changes it over time: daily coffee, smoking and an incorrect or inconsistent oral hygiene routine alter the natural white of the teeth, leaving them looking neglected and unhealthy.

That is why, before whitening, the doctor establishes with you the starting shade and realistically assesses the result that can be achieved. With the Zoom lamp, teeth can become up to ten shades whiter in a single session, and the procedure can be repeated within the session until the desired shade is reached.

One detail worth knowing: whitening only works on natural teeth. Existing fillings and prosthetic work keep their color, which is why the doctor checks at the consultation whether you have visible restorations in the front area and tells you from the outset what result you can expect.

How long your teeth keep their new shade of white depends on your diet, lifestyle, habits and oral hygiene. Smoking, coffee, and strongly pigmented foods and drinks, red wine, black tea, dark sauces, can take a toll on the color you have achieved.

To prolong the result, a few simple habits are worth adopting: proper brushing twice a day, limiting strongly colored foods and drinks (or rinsing with water after them), quitting smoking and regular professional cleanings. When the shade starts to fade, a touch-up session can bring it back, far more easily than the first whitening.

It is normal for your teeth to be somewhat more sensitive to cold in the first 24–48 hours after whitening, a temporary, well-known effect of any professional whitening. That is exactly why, at the end of the treatment, the doctor applies a post-whitening gel that protects the enamel and reduces sensitivity.

Dental consultation

100 lei

Teeth whitening with Zoom technology

1000 lei

Teeth whitening

600 lei

Internal whitening / non-vital teeth (per tooth)

300 lei

Tooth gems

350 lei

Prices as per the clinic's published price list. Your exact treatment plan and final cost are established at the consultation.