A brighter smile,
in one visit.
Professional teeth whitening — a dentist-supervised treatment that lifts years of stains and lightens your teeth several shades. Choose a single in-office visit or a custom take-home kit, with your comfort watched over the whole way.
- UCLA-trained dental surgeon
- Implants placed & restored in-house
- Most insurance accepted
- Monthly payment plans
- Se habla español
- Award-winning · West LA Dental Society
Brightening done by your dentist.
Professional whitening uses a dentist-strength gel — far stronger than store-bought strips — to break up the stains that coffee, tea, wine, tobacco, and time leave behind. In the office, a special light speeds the gel along so your teeth lighten in one appointment; at home, custom trays let you brighten on your own schedule. Either way, a dentist guides the process so it stays safe and comfortable.
Why professional whitening works.
Brighter in a single visit
In-office whitening lifts your teeth several shades in about an hour — ideal when you have an event coming up.
Professional strength
A dentist-grade gel reaches stains that over-the-counter kits leave behind, with more even, longer-lasting results.
Comfortable and supervised
Your gums and lips are protected and the whole process is monitored, so sensitivity is kept to a minimum.
When whitening makes sense.
A big day ahead
A wedding, photos, or interview where you want your smile looking its brightest.
Store-bought kits fell short
Strips and toothpastes didn’t give you the change you were hoping for.
Stains from daily habits
Coffee, tea, red wine, or tobacco have dulled or yellowed your teeth over the years.
How a whitening visit goes.
Check and prepare
We look over your teeth and gums, note your starting shade, then protect your lips and gums so only the teeth are treated.
Apply and activate
The whitening gel goes on and, for in-office treatment, a special light helps it work faster.
Build up the brightness
The gel is refreshed in short cycles — usually a few rounds — until your teeth reach the shade you want.
Soothe and maintain
A fluoride finish eases any sensitivity, and we send you with care tips or take-home trays to keep the results.
Planned and performed in one place.
Dr. Bradley is a UCLA-trained, surgically-proficient dentist who plans, places, and restores your treatment himself — so the dentist who knows your mouth is the one doing the work, start to finish.
Surgically trained dentist
Four UCLA degrees and a decade of education and training, plus advanced surgical and implant fellowships and a faculty appointment at the UCLA School of Dentistry.
Everything under one roof
Surgery, implants, and restorations handled in-house — no being referred across town.
Affordable, explained up front
Most major insurance accepted and monthly payment plans available, reviewed with you up front.
Trusted by Huntington Park families
“Dr. Bradley really cares for your teeth — his philosophy is to keep as much of the natural tooth as possible. He explained everything clearly, calmed my nerves, and did the procedure perfectly.”
“The best dentist in town. They really helped me with my fillings — completely pain-free — and made me feel at home through the whole process. Highly recommend.”
“My oral health has improved a lot with Dr. Bradley. He listens to my concerns and explains exactly what he’s doing and why — he even shows me the X-rays. He handles my cleanings and put on my adult braces himself, and the whole team is stellar.”
Whitening questions, answered.
Does whitening cause sensitivity?
Some people feel mild, temporary sensitivity for a day or so. We protect your gums during treatment and finish with a fluoride application to keep you comfortable.
How long do the results last?
With good brushing and occasional touch-ups, results can last from several months to a few years. Cutting back on coffee, tea, and red wine helps them last longer.
Will it whiten my crowns or veneers?
Whitening only lightens natural tooth enamel — it won’t change crowns, veneers, or fillings. If you’re planning new dental work, we can match it to your brighter shade.
What should I avoid afterward?
For the first day or two, steer clear of staining foods and drinks — coffee, tea, red wine, berries, tomato sauce, and dark sodas — to lock in the result.
Is professional whitening worth the cost?
Professional whitening is a cosmetic treatment, and we offer monthly payment plans. We’ll walk through your options at your visit — no surprises.
Reviewed by Dr. Bradley Salvatore, DDS · Updated July 1, 2026
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