Cosmetic · Teeth Whitening

A brighter smile that still looks like you.

Custom trays made from a scan of your mouth, gel paced to how your teeth respond, and a shade goal we set together — so your smile brightens evenly and comfortably. It starts with a quick exam to make sure whitening is right for you.

A clear custom whitening tray beside a porcelain shade guide.

Custom-fitted whitening trays.

How we think about whitening

Whitening can noticeably brighten natural enamel. How far depends on your starting shade, and we'll show you a realistic target before you begin.

An exam before anything else

Whitening works on natural enamel — it does not change crowns, veneers, or fillings. The honest thing is to say so before you start, which is why every whitening case here begins with an exam.

We also check for decay, wear, and gum recession first — whitening over an untreated problem helps no one.

Trays from a scan of your mouth

We take a digital scan instead of impression putty. Dr. Oh designs your custom trays on screen to fit precisely, keeping gel on teeth and off gums.

A shade goal, set together

We set a target together against the shade guide, one that suits your face.

Any preview we show on screen is a projection, not a promise.

Sensitivity, planned for

Temporary sensitivity is common with whitening, so we plan for it. Gel strength, wear time, and pacing are adjusted to how your teeth respond.

Honest about your restorations

A crown or filling near the front will keep its shade while the enamel around it lightens. We tell you before you whiten — not after — and explain what updating it would involve.

Teeth and gums checked first
We confirm your teeth and gums are healthy, and that whitening can deliver what you're hoping for, before treatment starts.
Fitted, not one-size-fits-all
Custom take-home trays designed from a digital scan — no impression putty, a fit that keeps gel where it belongs.
Expectations you agree on
A realistic target agreed against the shade guide.
Paced to how your teeth respond
Gel strength and wear schedule tailored to your teeth, adjusted if sensitivity appears.
Clear about what will not whiten
Crowns and fillings don't whiten. If yours would stand out afterward, we say so up front.

Common questions

How white will my teeth get?
It depends on your enamel and starting shade — some discoloration responds well, some barely moves. We give you an honest read at the exam, before you commit.
Does whitening hurt?
Temporary sensitivity is common, usually mild, and typically settles once treatment ends. We adjust gel strength and wear time if your teeth ask for it.
Will it whiten my crowns or fillings?
No — whitening changes natural enamel only. If a visible restoration would no longer match, we tell you before you start.
How long do results last?
It varies with coffee, wine, smoking, and time. Occasional touch-ups in your own trays typically keep the shade up.
Is whitening safe for my enamel?
Dentist-supervised whitening is well studied and considered safe for enamel when used as directed. The exam is how we confirm you're a good candidate.

Your whitening, step by step

Examined, scanned, and paced to your teeth.

STEP 01

Exam and honest read

We check teeth, gums, and existing restorations, then tell you plainly what whitening can and cannot do for you.

STEP 02

Scan and shade goal

A digital scan captures your teeth for custom trays, and we set a realistic shade target together against the guide.

STEP 03

Whiten at home

You wear your trays on the schedule we set. If sensitivity appears, we adjust the pace rather than push through it.

STEP 04

Check and maintain

We compare the result to your goal, plan touch-ups, and watch the shade at your regular hygiene visits.

Curious what whitening could do for you?

Call us at (973) 808-4373 — we'll set up an exam and give you an honest answer before you decide anything.

Call (973) 808-4373