Whitening is one of the most requested treatments at our Fort Lauderdale office, and one of the most misunderstood. Drugstore strips, viral hacks and miracle powders promise a lot, but professional whitening remains the safest and most predictable way to brighten your smile. Within professional whitening, you have two main paths.
In-office whitening
Performed by our team in a controlled session using professional-strength gel. Ideal when you want visible results fast, for example before a wedding, a trip or an important presentation.
- Fastest visible results, often in a single visit
- Gums and soft tissues are protected during the entire session
- Sensitivity is managed professionally with desensitizers
At-home trays (dentist-supervised)
Custom-fitted trays made from a scan of your teeth, used at home with professional gel and clear instructions, with weekly check-ins.
- More gradual, very natural-looking progression
- Flexible: fits your schedule and routine
- Trays can be reused later for maintenance boosts
The combined protocol: best of both
For many patients the winning formula is a jump-start session in the office followed by take-home trays. You get the immediate boost plus a longer-lasting, more stable shade.
Important: whitening only works on natural tooth structure. Crowns, veneers and fillings do not change color, which is why an evaluation matters: we check existing restorations and plan the right sequence for a uniform result.
What about sensitivity?
Modern gels and desensitizing protocols make whitening far more comfortable than it used to be. At Bayview Dentistry, gel concentration, session time and number of sessions are defined specifically for your case, with sensitivity control at every step.
Find your ideal protocol
The best option is the one that fits your teeth, your timeline and your routine. Read more about our teeth whitening options, or call us to schedule an evaluation and get a personalized recommendation.