Product Evaluation

Many patients express interest in achieving whiter and brighter smiles. However, as many clinicians know, the means to noticeable results can unfortunately be accompanied by unwelcome sensitivity. “Patients often complain of gel that burns their gingival tissues while only partially whitening their teeth,” hygienist Mandy Macachor said, “and they also struggle with whitening trays that don’t offer a custom fit.”

Enter the Philips Sonicare Teeth Whitening Kit Advanced, a dentist-developed whitening gel delivered in moldable trays for an accurate, comfortable fit. The result? Professional-grade whitening results made possible at home with grab-and-go convenience and little-to-no tooth sensitivity.

“With its semi-custom fit, this product will ensure that the gel remains in the tray and is less likely to cause tissue burns, while allowing for all teeth to be fully whitened,” Macachor explained.

Ease of Use with Moldable Trays

Thanks to the whitening kit’s moldable, reusable, and easy-to-clean trays, patients can achieve a personalized fit that provides optimal contact between the teeth and whitening gel—ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of treatment.

“With premade trays to fit into the mouth, take-home whitening is possible,” Dr. Hana Rashid said. As someone who has “never been thrilled with the fit of whitening strips,” Dr. Kyle Lisenby “loved the moldable trays,” described the kit as “easy to use after brushing at night,” and found the gel’s “flavor was better than expected.”

“It’s the closest thing to having custom office-made trays but with the convenience of being in your own home,” added Jennifer Gugliotti, RDH, CDA. “The 30-minute treatment time was so easy to fit into my nightly routine!”

“Creating your own semi-custom trays allows for optimal whitening results and improved comfort,” Macachor said. “I feel this product would be easy to use for most patients, and that they would be happy with the results.” Baylee Pitts, RDH, was pleased about being “able to get semi-custom trays without the custom tray price,” and Cheri Lindstrom, RDH, BSDH, called the kit “easy to use,” but suggested the option to have “exact prefilled syringes for each use.”

Whitening Effectiveness

The Philips Sonicare Teeth Whitening Kit Advanced consists of dual-barrel syringes with a 9.5% hydrogen peroxide solution, which is clinically proven to whiten up to 5 shades with no chair time required. The gel molecules move beyond the surface of the teeth to remove intrinsic stains built up over time. Wearing the trays for only 30 minutes per day yields initial results in as few as 3 days; full results are visible within 9 days.

Hygienist Becky McCarl said she was “excited to continue using it after seeing the results.” Similarly, Macachor was motivated by the results achieved after only 3 uses, even though she experienced some sensitivity. She added, “I improved my oral hygiene habits to maintain the whiteness of my teeth.”

“It definitely made my teeth 5 to 6 shades whiter,” reported Dr. Steven Berk, and Gugliotti said, “It made my teeth 1.5 to 2 shades lighter in only 9 days.” Lindstrom described her pretreatment tooth color as dull; however, after using the Philips Sonicare Teeth Whitening Kit Advanced, she found that it “brightened my smile.”

Overall Comfort & Lack of Sensitivity

Furthermore, the kit’s gel formula is proven safe on enamel and gentle on teeth to minimize tooth sensitivity.

“It works well even after the first couple times, and with no sensitivity afterward,” McCarl said. Hygienist Jori McClure said she was “able to consistently use this product without sensitivity,” and Dr. Rashid found that it “whitens well with no sensitivity.”

“The lack of sensitivity was welcomed” by Dr. Rick Pyun, who was “very pleased to not develop tooth sensitivity during or after application.” Macachor mentioned, “The trays fit comfortably since they’re fit to your specific tooth anatomy,” and Gugliotti said, “I can’t stress enough the comfort of these trays, which have just enough bulk and are very soft without any rough edges.”

Overall Satisfaction

Macachor summed up the Philips Sonicare Teeth Whitening Kit Advanced as being “effective, efficient, and precise,” and also said, “This product will be a great option for patients who don’t want to commit to in-office custom whitening trays.”

For Dr. Rashid, “It’s a great product that delivers effective take-home whitening without the cost of in-office whitening, and in a short period of time.”

“The easy-to-use, super comfortable, soft trays with their short treatment time and minimal sensitivity make this an easy sell to a huge variety of patients,” concluded Gugliotti. “It’s an excellent product,” said Dr. Jerry Schwartz. “The patient was very pleased.”