Teeth whitening

Teeth whitening in Miami

A brighter, fresher smile — in a single visit in the office, or gradually at home with custom trays — planned around anything else you have in mind for your smile.

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Medically reviewed by Dr. Rodolfo Rodriguez, DMD · Updated October 4, 2026

How in-office whitening works

Your gums are protected, and a professional whitening gel is applied to the teeth and refreshed over the visit. The gel lifts stains from within the enamel, so the color change is deeper than surface polishing. You see the result the same day.

Professional whitening lightens natural tooth color more than store-bought products, and it is done with your teeth and gums checked first.

Take-home whitening trays

We also make custom whitening trays that fit your teeth closely. At home, you wear them with a professional whitening gel for the time we recommend each day, and your shade lightens gradually. Trays suit people who prefer to whiten at their own pace, and they make touch-ups easy after in-office whitening.

Who it suits

Whitening is most effective on yellowish stains from coffee, tea, red wine, tobacco and age. Grayish stains, from some medications or from a tooth that has been injured, respond less, and white spots can stand out more at first.

Whitening only changes natural teeth. Crowns, veneers, bonding and fillings keep their color.

Whitening and veneers

If you are planning porcelain veneers or crowns, whiten first: the new work is matched to the brighter shade you keep. And when stains are deep, or the shape and length of your teeth matter as much as their color, veneers give a result whitening alone cannot. Dr. Rodriguez plans the order with you as part of your smile design.

Sensitivity

Some people feel temporary sensitivity during or after whitening. It usually passes within a day or two. If your teeth are already sensitive, tell us; we'll talk about how to keep it comfortable for you.

Keeping your shade

For the first day or two, go easy on coffee, tea, red wine and other dark foods and drinks. After that, regular cleanings, rinsing after dark drinks and the occasional touch-up with your trays help your shade last. Read how long does teeth whitening last?

FAQs

Does whitening damage enamel?

Professional whitening used as directed doesn't damage enamel. Temporary sensitivity is the most common side effect.

In the office or at home?

In-office whitening gives the quickest change, in one visit. Take-home trays work gradually and are easy to repeat. Many people start in the office and use trays for touch-ups.

How white will my teeth get?

It depends on your natural shade and the kind of staining. We check your shade before and after so you can see the change.

Can I whiten if I have veneers or crowns?

Whitening won't change them, so whitened natural teeth may no longer match. We'll look at what you have and plan around it.

Is whitening covered by insurance?

Cosmetic treatment usually isn't. See Insurance & membership.

Terms

In-office whitening: Professional whitening done at the dental office, under supervision.
Take-home trays: Custom trays, made to fit your teeth, worn at home with a professional whitening gel.
Shade: The color of a tooth, measured against a shade guide.
Sensitivity: A short, sharp feeling in the teeth, often to cold, that can follow whitening.

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