Dr. Kevin Chin at City of Angels Dentistry provides Philips Zoom in-office whitening — the professional standard for fast, dramatic whitening results in one visit.
Patients who come in specifically asking for Zoom whitening at City of Angels Dentistry are usually brand-aware — they know what Zoom is, they've heard the results are good, and they want to confirm it's available. Dr. Kevin Chin has been providing Philips Zoom whitening in Downtown Los Angeles since 2018, and the result is consistently among the most immediately visible cosmetic improvements available in a single dental appointment. For patients whose staining is extrinsic and whose expectations are realistic, Zoom delivers.
Dr. Chin confirms your teeth and gums are ready for Zoom treatment. Gums are protected with a barrier before any gel is applied.
Philips Zoom WhiteSpeed gel is applied to the teeth. The Zoom lamp activates the gel through 3–4 cycles of 15 minutes each. The full session takes 60–90 minutes in the chair.
A desensitizing treatment is applied after whitening. Custom take-home trays with professional-grade gel are provided for ongoing maintenance.
Philips Zoom in-office whitening at City of Angels Dentistry delivers the most dramatic single-visit whitening result available — using professional-strength peroxide activated by a blue LED lamp. Same-week Zoom appointments available in Downtown LA.
Philips Zoom in-office teeth whitening is the most widely used professional whitening system globally and the system Dr. Kevin Chin uses at City of Angels Dentistry in Downtown LA. Zoom uses a high-concentration hydrogen peroxide gel activated by a specialized blue LED lamp, producing visible whitening in a single 60–90 minute in-office appointment.
The Zoom whitening system uses 25% hydrogen peroxide gel applied directly to the teeth. The Zoom WhiteSpeed lamp emits a blue LED light that activates and accelerates the peroxide, driving it deeper into the enamel to break up stain molecules at a rate significantly faster than either take-home trays or OTC products. The process runs in 3–4 cycles of 15 minutes, with gel reapplied between each cycle.
Most patients see 4–8 shades of whitening improvement in a single Zoom session. The exact outcome depends on the severity and type of staining and the natural underlying shade of the enamel. Dr. Chin provides a realistic expectation at the pre-whitening consultation. Intrinsic staining — discoloration inside the tooth — responds minimally to Zoom.
Yes, when performed under professional supervision. The Zoom system includes a proprietary ACP (amorphous calcium phosphate) formulation that helps remineralize enamel during and after treatment. Gums are protected with a barrier during the procedure. Post-treatment sensitivity is common but typically resolves within 24–48 hours.
City of Angels Dentistry is at 1127 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1100 in Downtown LA — accessible from Bunker Hill, the Financial District, the Arts District, Koreatown, Echo Park, and Silver Lake.
Zoom in-office whitening pricing is available at the whitening consultation. Whitening is not covered by dental insurance as it is considered cosmetic.
Yes, with precautions. Dr. Chin uses desensitizing protocols before and during Zoom treatment. Patients with significant sensitivity may be better suited for the take-home tray approach using a lower-concentration gel over a longer period.
Having a dental cleaning before Zoom whitening ensures the gel contacts clean enamel for maximum effectiveness. Dr. Chin also recommends using sensitivity toothpaste for 1–2 weeks before the Zoom appointment to reduce post-treatment discomfort.
