Lighter teeth, minus the guesswork.
Whitening supervised by a dentist, stronger and quicker than kits off the shelf, with the price settled before you start.
What makes professional whitening better than strips?
Strips struggle with stains that years of espresso and red wine leave behind. Our gel is stronger and sits in trays molded from your own impressions. It’s a low-commitment way to try cosmetic dentistry, and the cost is clear from the start.
Both approaches lighten teeth. They differ in potency, fit, and how fast you see change.
The professional gel carries a higher concentration of whitening agent than anything you can buy retail, and the custom trays spread it evenly while keeping it off your gums. Retail strips and boil-and-bite trays use weaker gel, miss the edges and gaps, and need more time to do less.
For a full side-by-side, see our professional vs. at-home whitening comparison.
Which route fits depends on your deadline and how fast you want results.
• Dentist vs. drugstore
• Chairside or at home?
• Around an hour · results today
• One to two weeks · on your own time
Will whitening work for me?
Whitening shines on teeth yellowed by coffee, tea, wine, or tobacco. If a decade of Seattle coffee shops has left its mark, you’re the ideal candidate.
One caveat: whitening only changes natural enamel. Crowns, veneers, and tooth-colored fillings stay the shade they are now. If any of those sit in your smile, they may stand out once the teeth around them lighten, and some patients choose to replace them afterward.
Deep, internal stains, such as those from certain medications, often won’t budge with whitening, and dental veneers may be the better route. Start with a professional cleaning and exam too; whitening comes out more even on clean teeth.
Results typically hold one to three years. Dark drinks are the main reason they fade sooner. With take-home trays, a refresh takes a few evenings.
Some people notice brief sensitivity during or right after treatment, typically gone within a day or two. Switching to a sensitivity toothpaste a week ahead helps, and we can lower the strength or shorten sessions if needed.
• Worth knowing first
• How long will results last?
• Will my teeth be sensitive?
Whitening cost in Seattle
Because it’s cosmetic, insurance rarely pays for whitening. At-home trays usually cost less than chairside treatment, and you’ll have the exact price before deciding.
We bill most PPO plans for checkups and cleanings, and can set up payments for cosmetic work.
Three easy steps to a lighter smile
The process
Book online or call
Choose a time that suits your week. We open at 7 am Monday through Thursday.
Quick check, clear options
We confirm whitening suits your teeth and walk through each option and its price.
Whiten, price agreed
Pick the route you like, with the number settled before we begin.
Whitening FAQs
Before you book
What does professional whitening cost?
How long do the results last?
Is whitening painful?
Will crowns or veneers whiten too?
Are strips just as good?
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No rush. No judgment. No surprises.