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In-Office Whitening
90 minutes in our office. Pro-grade peroxide gel activated by specialized light. Walk out with results that would take weeks at home.
Cosmetic
Professional teeth whitening.
Real results that last — without the sensitivity, gum irritation, or disappointing outcomes of over-the-counter strips. In-office whitening in 90 minutes, or custom take-home trays for gradual results.
4.9 · 200+ Google reviewsMost PPO insurance acceptedSame-week appointments
What to expect
Every appointment in our Century City office is led by Dr. Esfahani — no handoffs, no rushed visits, no surprise treatment recommendations.
Overview
Why over-the-counter whitening doesn't do much.
Drugstore whitening strips contain very low concentrations of peroxide (around 6%) and are designed to be safe for unsupervised use — which means they're also not very effective. Most patients see modest results, often with significant sensitivity.
Professional whitening uses pharmacy-grade peroxide (15–35%) under controlled conditions with desensitizing agents and protective gum barriers. The result is dramatically faster, dramatically more effective whitening — often 6–8 shades — with less sensitivity overall.
What's included
Every detail, planned together.
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Custom Take-Home Trays
Perfect-fit trays + professional gel. Wear 30–60 min/day for 2–3 weeks for gradual results.
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Combination Approach
In-office for fast initial results + take-home trays for further whitening and lifelong maintenance.
Our approach
Who benefits most from whitening.
Great results: surface staining from coffee, tea, red wine, tobacco. Mild to moderate age-related yellowing. Generally healthy teeth and gums.
Modest results: gray-tinted teeth, tetracycline staining (veneers may be a better answer). Not a fit: active cavities, significant gum recession, existing crowns/veneers/bonding (these don't whiten), or pregnant/nursing patients.
How it works
The process, step by step.
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Cleaning First
Whitening works best on clean teeth. We pair whitening with a hygiene visit.
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Gum Protection
Custom barrier applied to protect gums from the peroxide.
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Gel Application
Pro-grade peroxide applied in three 15-minute cycles, activated by light.
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Take-Home Trays
Custom trays + maintenance gel to extend the results.
Common questions
Frequently asked.
Ready when you are
Book your teeth whitening consultation.
Free, no-pressure conversation with Dr. Esfahani. We'll listen, examine, and tell you honestly what we'd recommend — and what we wouldn't.
Book appointment (310) 553-2233
Or send us your insurance card — we'll verify benefits before your visit.