Looking for a conservative way to brighten your smile? Our professional teeth whitening combines custom take-home trays with an in-office session that provides a deep whitening beyond what can be achieved with store-bought strips.
How the whitening process works
Our package includes custom-fitted trays made just for you, plus an in-office whitening session. You’ll wear the trays overnight while you sleep and you can keep up your shade over time using your trays and any leftover gel. Because the trays are molded to your teeth, the gel stays where it should instead of leaking onto your gums.
How is this different from store-bought strips?
Over-the-counter strips use a lower dose of gel and a one-size-fits-all fit. Our system uses a prescription-strength gel in trays made for your teeth, which tends to be more effective and more even. Just as importantly, our system includes a desensitizing step that many kits don’t, which helps keep the experience comfortable.
How quickly will I see results?
The full package involves a few weeks of nighttime trays plus one in-office session, and many people notice a difference within a few days. Everyone’s teeth start from a different shade, so your results are personalized to where you’re beginning.
Is teeth whitening safe, and will it hurt?
Professional whitening is safe when it’s done with the right dose and a little guidance – which is exactly what a dental office provides. Some temporary sensitivity is common with any whitening; it usually fades after treatment, and our desensitizing step is there to help. If you have crowns, veneers, or fillings on your front teeth, let us know – whitening only changes natural tooth color, so we’ll plan around any dental work.
Whitening as part of a smile refresh
Whitening is one of the simplest ways to refresh your smile, and it often pairs well with other cosmetic treatments. If you’re considering veneers or a crown, we usually whiten first so we can match new dental work to your brighter shade. Dr. Kristi Kim will help you sequence things in the right order so everything blends.
How to keep your results
To maintain your shade, ease up on staining culprits like coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco – or rinse with water afterward! Keep up your regular brushing, flossing, and cleanings, and touch up with your trays now and then. We’ll show you how.
Frequently asked questions
How long does teeth whitening last?
With good habits and occasional touch-ups using your trays, results can last a long time. Staining foods and drinks are the main things that dull your shade.
Does whitening damage your teeth or enamel?
Professional whitening used as directed doesn’t harm enamel. Temporary sensitivity is the most common side effect, and our desensitizing step helps with that.
Will whitening work on crowns or veneers?
Whitening only changes natural tooth color – it won’t lighten crowns, veneers, or fillings. If you have dental work up front, we’ll plan your treatment so everything matches.
In-office or take-home: which is better?
Our package combines both! Custom trays help jump start your journey and maintain your results, while the in-office session makes a big impact.
Why not just use whitening strips?
Strips can help a little, but they’re lower strength and don’t fit your teeth precisely. A professional system is stronger, more even, and includes help with sensitivity.