Teeth Whitening
Professional whitening that works on the stains drugstore strips cannot reach.
- Steps, start to finish
- 4
- Course of care
- 2 visits
- Time per appointment
- 30–45 min each
Understanding whitening
Coffee, tea, red wine and time all dull enamel. Professional whitening uses a stronger, controlled gel with custom trays fitted to your teeth, so the gel reaches every surface evenly instead of pooling on your gums. The result is faster, more even, and far less likely to leave you with sensitivity.
Who this is for
- Yellowing from coffee, tea, wine or tobacco
- Anyone with an event, wedding or photograph coming up
- Patients preparing for veneers or crowns who want to match a brighter shade
- People whose over-the-counter strips did nothing
What to expect
- Number of visits
- 2 visits
- Time per appointment
- 30–45 min each
Results usually visible within the first week of tray wear.
What it does for you.
Custom trays made from impressions of your own teeth
Professional-strength gel not sold over the counter
Even results, including the back of the front teeth
Sensitivity managed with desensitising gel where needed
Step by step, so nothing is a surprise.
Most dental anxiety comes from not knowing what happens next. Here is the whole sequence, from the first phone call onwards.
- 01
Check first
We confirm the discolouration is surface staining and not decay, and clean the teeth so the gel works on enamel, not plaque.
- 02
Custom trays
Impressions are taken and trays made to fit your arch exactly.
- 03
Whitening
Worn at home for a set period each day over one to two weeks, or completed in-office where you prefer.
- 04
Maintenance
You keep the trays. A single top-up night every few months maintains the shade for years.
“I had used the strips for years with almost no change. Two weeks with the trays and the difference was obvious in photos.”
Whitening questions we hear every week
Still unsure about something? Ring the front desk on (405) 632-5562 — no appointment needed to ask a question.
Most patients move four to eight shades on the standard guide. Yellow-toned staining responds best; grey tones from tetracycline respond least.
Some patients get temporary sensitivity to cold that resolves within a few days of finishing. Desensitising gel and shorter wear times manage this well.
No. Porcelain and composite do not change shade. This is why we whiten before placing new front restorations, so they can be matched to the final colour.
One to three years depending on your diet and whether you smoke. Because you keep the trays, topping up costs only the price of a gel syringe.
Yes. Decades of clinical use show no structural damage to enamel at professional concentrations when used as directed and supervised.
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Talk to us about whitening
Bring your questions to the first visit. The examination is on us if you do not find it valuable, so there is nothing to lose by finding out where you stand.
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