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Teeth whitening

Brighter, but still unmistakably yours.

Professional whitening calibrated to your enamel, your sensitivity and the shade that suits your complexion.

Teeth whitening at Lumière Dental Studio

Overview

Over-the-counter strips bleach unevenly and often leave edges chalky or sensitive. In the studio we start by photographing your teeth under daylight-balanced light and recording your starting shade on a VITA guide, so every decision after that is measured rather than guessed.

Most patients choose a single in-studio session followed by two weeks of custom take-home trays. The combination lifts deep, older staining from coffee, tea and red wine, then settles the color so it holds. If you have bonding or crowns on front teeth, we plan whitening first and match any restorations to the new shade afterward.

What is included

  • Shade photography and a recorded VITA starting shade
  • Gum protection and a desensitizing pre-treatment
  • One 90-minute in-studio whitening session
  • Custom-fitted take-home trays and two syringes of gel
  • Two-week shade check and follow-up photos
  • A yearly touch-up gel refill for studio members
Smiling woman checking her teeth in a hand mirror

Preview your whitening shade.

Drag the slider through the shade guide to see how a brighter result could look, and which plan usually gets you there.

A22 shades lighter than A3.5

Soft natural ivory. Often reached with take-home trays alone.

Usual plan
Custom take-home trays
Visits
1 visit
Timeline
About 2 weeks
Sample fee
from $295

Simulated preview on stock photography, starting from a sample A3.5 shade. Real results depend on your enamel and are confirmed at a shade consultation.

How it works

Four calm, clearly explained stages from first conversation to final result.

  1. Shade consultation

    We photograph your smile, record your starting shade and check for recession, cracks or restorations that could whiten unevenly.

  2. Protect and prepare

    A light polish removes surface film. Gums and lips are isolated and a desensitizing agent is applied to exposed areas.

  3. In-studio session

    Three short applications of professional gel over about 90 minutes, with a headphone playlist or a film of your choice.

  4. Settle and maintain

    Custom trays finish the result at home over two weeks. We check the final shade and match any future restorations to it.

Why patients choose it

Even color
Professional isolation avoids the patchy edges that strips often leave near the gumline.
Managed sensitivity
We adjust gel strength and timing to your enamel, and most patients report little or no discomfort.
A shade that suits you
We aim for a bright, natural white, not an opaque one that looks artificial in photographs.
Long-lasting
With occasional tray touch-ups, most patients keep their result for two to three years.

What shapes your fee

Starting from a sample fee of $495. Every plan is quoted in writing before treatment, with insurance estimated where it applies.

Starting shade
Deep or grey-toned staining may need extra take-home time.
Sensitivity
Sensitive teeth receive a gentler gel and a longer, slower schedule.
Existing restorations
Crowns and bonding do not whiten and may need replacing to match.
Membership
Studio members receive whitening at a reduced sample rate of $395.
Insurance and financing options
“Six shades lighter with zero sensitivity. The studio feels more like a quiet hotel than a dental office.”
Daniel Kowalczyk, Russian Hill. Teeth whitening

Teeth whitening: common questions

No. Professional gels used as directed do not weaken enamel. Temporary sensitivity is the most common side effect, and it usually fades within 48 hours.

Most patients lighten by four to eight shades on the VITA guide. Results vary with your natural enamel thickness and the type of staining.

Porcelain does not change color. We usually whiten natural teeth first, then replace visible restorations so everything matches.

For 48 hours, skip coffee, red wine, curry and berries if you can. A clear diet helps the new shade settle.

Ready to talk about teeth whitening?

Share your goals and we will plan the simplest path to a result that looks like you. Results vary; your dentist will advise what suits you.

Rated 4.9 by 612 patients. Most PPO plans welcome.

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