Zoom DayWhite & NiteWhite Home Bleaching kit
There are various concentrations peroxide for Zoom take-home bleaching kits. The DayWhite and NiteWhite differs based on percentage of peroxide concentration and type of peroxide, namely Hydrogen Peroxide (HP) or Carbamide Peroxide (CP)
| DayWhite | Touch-ups | 9.5% | Hydrogen Peroxide |
| DayWhite | Gentle | 6% | Hydrogen Peroxide |
| DayWhite | Maximum White | 14% | Hydrogen Peroxide |
| NiteWhite | Maximum White | 16% | Carbamide Peroxide |
| NiteWhite | Quick | 22% | Carbamide Peroxide |
Difference between Hydrogen Peroxide and Carbamide Peroxide
The basic whitening agent used to whiten teeth is hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is normally more re-active and this thus used over a shorter period of time. Carbamide peroxide is basically hydrogen peroxide mixed with urea, an added component to extend the peroxide effect over a longer period of time. Each of the peroxide are formulated in various concentrations depending on choice of wearing trays during day time or overnight.
