Why professional whitening?
Coffee, tea, wine, smoking, and just getting older all stain your enamel. Drugstore whitening strips work, but slowly and unevenly — and the bleaching gel can irritate your gums if it leaks. Professional whitening uses stronger, medical-grade gel applied with custom-fit trays or directly by Dr. Luba, so you get faster, more even, longer-lasting results.
Your options at Allstate Dental
- In-office whitening (90 min) — Dr. Luba protects your gums, applies professional-strength hydrogen peroxide gel, and activates it with a special light. Most patients see 5–8 shades brighter in one visit.
- Custom take-home trays (2 weeks) — Dr. Luba makes impressions of your teeth and fabricates thin, custom trays. You wear them with whitening gel for 30–60 minutes a day for about 2 weeks. More gradual but very natural-looking results.
- Combo package — in-office jump-start, then take-home trays for finishing touches and touch-ups. The best of both worlds.
What to expect (in-office)
Prep (10 min): Your teeth are cleaned and a protective barrier is placed on your gums and lips.
Whitening (60 min): The gel is applied in three 20-minute rounds, with the light activating each round. You'll relax and listen to music or watch something on our overhead TV.
Finishing (10 min): Gel removed, barrier taken off, a fluoride treatment to reduce sensitivity, and your before/after photos so you can see just how much brighter you are.
Sensitivity: Some patients experience mild cold sensitivity for 24–48 hours after whitening. We include a desensitizing gel in your aftercare kit, and it goes away quickly.
5–8 shades brighter
Dramatic results you can see in the mirror immediately.
Safe on enamel
Medical-grade gel, custom application — no damage to teeth or gums.
Lasts 1–3 years
With occasional touch-ups at home.
Same-day results
Walk out visibly brighter — perfect before a wedding or photo shoot.
Cost
Whitening is cosmetic — most insurance doesn't cover it, but our fees are very reasonable: $395 for in-office whitening, $295 for custom take-home trays (both arches), or $595 for the combo package. Includes your aftercare kit and any sensitivity gel you might need.
Whitening doesn't work on:
- Crowns, veneers, or fillings (they'll need to be replaced to match)
- Tetracycline-stained teeth (we can discuss alternatives)
- Teeth with internal stains from old root canals (we have options for those too)