Professional whitening delivers what strips and drugstore trays can’t — brighter, more predictable, safer for your enamel. Dramatic same-day results with Zoom, or gradual lightening on your schedule with custom Opalescence trays.
Store-bought products are weak and unpredictable, with uneven results and sensitivity. Professional systems use stronger gel under a dentist’s supervision.
That means faster results, better outcomes and safer treatment — with your gums protected and the gel strength matched to your teeth. We offer two proven options and help you pick the one that fits your timeline and sensitivity.
The fastest way to dramatically whiten your teeth — several shades lighter in about an hour.
Gums and lips are covered, exposing only your teeth.
Professional-strength gel is applied and activated by a special light, in 3–4 fifteen-minute sessions.
Total visit time 60–90 minutes — you see the difference immediately when you leave.
Perfect before a wedding, reunion or interview — and for coffee, tea, wine or smoking stains. You can read, listen to music or relax throughout.
Custom trays and professional-strength gel for gradual, natural-looking lightening over 1–2 weeks — whiten while you watch TV, work from home or sleep.
Many patients combine both: Zoom for immediate results, then Opalescence for easy long-term maintenance.
Ask About Take-Home TraysThe right choice depends on your timeline, sensitivity and preferences — there’s no wrong answer, just the option that fits your life.
Want both? Start with Zoom for instant results, then maintain with Opalescence touch-ups at home.
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Worried about sensitivity? We adjust the treatment rather than skipping it:
Sensitivity is usually temporary and resolves within a day or two after treatment ends. Dr. Yoon oversees every whitening plan for safety and results.
Yes — Zoom is one of the most studied and trusted professional systems, designed to lighten teeth without damaging enamel. Dr. Yoon oversees all treatments, your gums and soft tissues are protected throughout, and any sensitivity is temporary.
With good hygiene and limited staining foods and drinks, 1–3 years or longer. Coffee, tea, red wine and smoking gradually re-stain over time — most patients maintain results with periodic Opalescence touch-ups at home.
Opalescence takes 1–2 weeks of daily wear for gradual, natural-looking results; Zoom delivers dramatic whitening in one 60–90 minute appointment. Both use professional-strength agents — the difference is speed versus flexibility.
Some temporary sensitivity is common but usually mild, and manageable with desensitizing toothpaste. For sensitive teeth, lower-strength Opalescence gel over a longer period tends to be the most comfortable route — we customize either way.
Most patients lighten 3–8 shades with professional whitening, depending on starting shade and stain type. We match your starting shade with a professional guide at the consultation so you get realistic expectations — and can see the difference afterwards.
Dramatically. Custom trays fit precisely, keep gel off your gums, and ensure even coverage; OTC trays are one-size-fits-all with much weaker gel and uneven results. Professional trays with dentist-grade gel are safer and far more effective.
Absolutely — many patients start with Zoom for immediate dramatic results, then use custom Opalescence trays for long-term maintenance and touch-ups. Dr. Yoon can build a combination plan around your goals and budget.
Whitening works best on yellow-brown stains from coffee, tea, wine or aging. It’s less effective on gray tetracycline stains, discoloration from old trauma or root canals, and it never changes crowns, veneers or fillings. When whitening won’t work, veneers or bonding can.
Avoid staining foods and drinks for 48 hours after whitening, then: brush and floss regularly, use a straw for dark beverages, rinse after staining foods, use whitening toothpaste for touch-ups, and consider an Opalescence refresh once or twice a year.
22030 7th Ave South #100
Des Moines, WA 98198
| Office Hours | |
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| Monday | 8:00 am – 3:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am – 3:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
4215 198th Street SouthWest #205
Lynnwood, WA 98036
| Office Hours | |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
Book your whitening visit — same-day Zoom results or custom take-home trays, matched to your shade goals and sensitivity. Fast or gradual, the choice is yours.
