Whiter. Brighter. More confident.
One of the simplest cosmetic upgrades you can make — with results many patients notice immediately.
Using Philips Zoom professional whitening, we help lift staining from coffee, tea, wine, smoking, and everyday wear so your smile looks fresher, cleaner, and more radiant.
In-chair Zoom Whitening
Whitening is ideal when you want a visible smile refresh without drilling, injections, or a more involved cosmetic treatment plan.
- Great before weddings, events, holidays, and professional photos
- Fast in-chair option in around 60 minutes
- Take-home trays available for flexibility and maintenance
- Excellent add-on before veneers, bonding, or smile design planning
Designed to make your smile look fresher, lighter, and more youthful.
Whitening can help reverse the dulling effect of everyday staining and ageing, giving your smile a cleaner and more vibrant appearance. It is one of the simplest ways to make your smile look more polished without committing to a more invasive cosmetic treatment.
Professional whitening with Philips Zoom technology.
Philips Zoom is designed to deliver a brighter smile using professional-grade whitening gel and an in-practice whitening system that supports safe, efficient treatment.
Professional-grade system
Stronger and more controlled than over-the-counter options.
Designed for visible results
A popular option for patients wanting a faster cosmetic refresh.
Guided by your dental team
Your teeth, gums, and suitability are assessed before treatment.
The actual Zoom whitening device used at Waiata Shores Dental.
This gives patients confidence that whitening is being completed with a professional system in a clinical setting — not with a generic off-the-shelf product.
Perfect timing and the right approach — all in one place.
Whether you’re preparing for an event or simply want a fresher smile, we help you choose the right whitening method and timing for the best result.
Before important events
Weddings, birthdays, holidays, reunions, interviews, and professional photos are the most common reasons patients whiten.
After staining build-up
Coffee, tea, red wine, curry, berries, and smoking gradually dull your smile over time.
As a confidence boost
Sometimes you just want to feel fresher, cleaner, and more confident without committing to bigger treatment.
Fast, event-ready results
- Done in about 60 minutes
- Ideal before weddings or events
- Professional isolation and protection
Flexible, gradual results
- Whiten in your own time
- Great for maintenance
- Often combined with in-chair whitening
A professional whitening appointment in progress.
For many patients, seeing treatment underway makes the process feel less intimidating. In-practice whitening is structured, guided, and designed to be comfortable.
Professional care from start to finish.
We protect the soft tissues, monitor the treatment, and guide you on what to expect before, during, and after whitening.
Whitening feels more reassuring when you know exactly how it works.
- Your teeth are assessed before treatment starts
- Gums and soft tissues are protected during treatment
- You’ll know whether in-chair, take-home, or a combined approach is best
- Aftercare advice helps you maintain the result for longer
Whitening works best when the timing is planned properly.
You may be a good candidate if your teeth have become stained over time or you simply want a fresher-looking smile for an upcoming occasion.
Before a major event
Weddings, celebrations, work events, travel, and photography are all common reasons patients whiten.
After staining build-up
Coffee, tea, red wine, curry, berries, and smoking can gradually dull your smile.
As part of cosmetic treatment
Whitening is often a smart first step before veneers, bonding, or other smile enhancement work.
When your smile feels tired
Sometimes patients simply want to look more refreshed without committing to something more invasive.
Fast, noticeable, and professionally guided.
Philips Zoom whitening is designed for patients who want a brighter smile with a treatment that feels simple, safe, and worthwhile.
Potential whitening
In-chair treatment
Take-home option
Non-invasive cosmetic boost
- Reduce coffee, wine, and smoking where possible
- Rinse after staining foods and drinks
- Top up with take-home whitening when needed
We help you whiten safely and realistically.
Some patients worry about sensitivity or assume whitening works the same for everyone. We guide you carefully, explain what to expect, and recommend the approach that best suits your teeth.
Clear whitening options, with no guesswork.
We offer both in-chair and take-home Philips Zoom whitening depending on how quickly you want results and how you prefer to whiten.
In-chair whitening
$670
Best for patients wanting a faster, event-ready result with treatment completed in the practice.
Take-home whitening
$570
Best for patients wanting flexibility, gradual whitening, or a professional maintenance option at home.
Get a brighter smile without overcomplicating it.
If you’ve been thinking about whitening for an event, a confidence boost, or simply because your smile feels dull, we’ll help you choose the right option and timing for the result you want.