Cosmetic dentistry
- After an exam
- Results the same day in the office
Whiter, and still yours
Professional whitening lifts years of coffee and tea — safely, with your gums protected and sensitivity kept in check.
01Your options
Three ways to whiten, honestly compared
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Fastest
In-office whitening
One visit with your gums protected; we control the strength.
- Time
- About 90 minutes
- Result
- Visible the same day
- Cost
- $300–$800
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Most flexible
Custom take-home trays
Trays made from a 3D scan; you whiten at home over about two weeks.
- Time
- 30–60 min a day, 2 weeks
- Result
- Gradual and even
- Cost
- $200–$400
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Store-bought
Strips from the pharmacy
Fine for a small change; weaker gel and uneven contact.
- Time
- Daily, several weeks
- Result
- Modest
- Cost
- $30–$60
02Will it work for me?
What whitening can and can’t change
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✓
Works:
Yellow stains from coffee, tea, wine and age
These respond best.
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✓
Works:
Healthy teeth and gums
We check this at an exam first.
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✕
Doesn’t change:
Crowns, veneers and fillings
They don’t change colour and may need replacing to match.
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✕
Doesn’t change:
Grey stains from certain antibiotics
These respond slowly; bonding or veneers may suit better.
03Step by step
Two ways to whiten
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Check first
A quick exam makes sure teeth and gums are healthy and records your starting shade.
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In the office
A professional gel is applied in short rounds while your gums are protected — about an hour.
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Or at home
Custom trays from a 3D scan and a gentler gel, worn for a short time each day for one to two weeks.
04How we work
Our clinical standards
The details that make a difference to how this treatment is done — and why we do them.
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An exam first
Whitening only after a checkup: cavities and gum problems are treated first, and we tell you if crowns or fillings won’t change colour.
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Your shade recorded before and after
We record your starting shade so you can see the real change.
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Custom trays from a 3D scan
Take-home trays fit your teeth closely, so the gel stays on the teeth and off the gums.
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Sensitivity managed
Sensitivity is common and temporary. We adjust the strength and wear time and can add a desensitising gel.
05Who does it
The people you’ll see
06Cost and insurance
What it costs
$300–$800 in-office whitening
Typical range in the US without insurance (2026 consumer cost guides). Your own estimate comes after the exam, in writing, before anything is done.
Take-home trays usually cost less and can be reused for touch-ups.
- Dental insurance
- Cosmetic treatment is usually not covered by insurance. You get a written estimate first, and monthly payments are possible.
- Monthly payments
- Third-party financing such as CareCredit lets you spread the cost, if you’d like.
- No insurance?
- Ask about our membership plan: checkups, cleanings and X-rays for a yearly fee, plus a discount on treatment.
07Technology
The technology we use
All our technology-
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3D intraoral scanner
Digital impressions instead of trays of putty: a small wand records your teeth in a few minutes, and you see the 3D model on the screen.
How it works -
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Intraoral camera
A pen-sized camera shows a close-up of your tooth on the screen — you see exactly what we see.
How it works
08Questions
Questions patients ask
Some people feel short-lived sensitivity; we can adjust the gel strength and recommend a desensitizing toothpaste.
Often one to three years, depending on coffee, tea, wine and smoking. Occasional touch-ups keep it bright.
Appointments
Request a whitening consultation
We’ll check your teeth and suggest the best way to whiten.
Cosmetic dentistry