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Professional Teeth Whitening in New York

In-office whitening that lifts built-up staining in a single appointment, with an honest assessment of what will and will not respond.

Professional Teeth Whitening at LAL Dental, Midtown East Manhattan

In-office whitening that lifts built-up staining in a single appointment, with an honest assessment of what will and will not respond.

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Professional whitening removes built-up staining from the natural teeth and lightens the underlying shade, in a single supervised appointment.

What responds well

General dulling and staining from coffee, tea, red wine and time responds predictably. Teeth that have simply darkened with age usually lighten well.

What does not

Whitening does not change the colour of any existing dental work. It also has limited effect on some intrinsic discolouration, such as tetracycline banding or a single dark tooth after root canal treatment, which need a different approach.

Being clear about that before starting is the difference between a pleased patient and a disappointed one.

The sequence matters

If you are planning other cosmetic work, whiten first. The shade of your natural teeth after whitening is the target that crowns and veneers are then matched to. Doing it the other way round leaves you with new dental work that no longer matches.

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In-office whitening that lifts built-up staining in a single appointment, with an honest assessment of what will and will not respond.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about professional teeth whitening at LAL Dental.

How long does it take?
An in-office whitening appointment usually takes between 45 minutes and an hour.
Will it whiten my crowns and fillings?
No. Whitening works on natural tooth structure only. Existing crowns, veneers and white fillings keep their current shade, which is why any that show are usually replaced after whitening, not before.
Does whitening damage enamel?
Professionally supervised whitening at appropriate concentrations does not damage enamel. Temporary sensitivity is common and settles. The risk in whitening is usually poor technique and unsupervised overuse rather than the chemistry.
How long do the results last?
It depends almost entirely on what you drink and whether you smoke. Coffee, tea and red wine restain teeth steadily, and most patients top up periodically rather than whitening once.

Questions About Professional Teeth Whitening?

Our team at LAL Dental is ready to help. Call us or request an appointment online.