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Teeth Whitening at Tend

Teeth whitening brightens your smile by removing stains using a LED light-activated hydrogen peroxide gel. At Tend Dental, we customize each session to your goals in a relaxing, spa-like setting, ensuring natural radiance and comfort.

  • Fast results with Zoom! one-hour whitening
  • Treatment plans tailored to your goals
  • Calm, spa-like studio experience

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Professional whitening for a smile that truly shines

Daily habits like drinking coffee, tea, or wine can gradually dull your enamel and cause your smile to lose some of its sparkle. Professional teeth whitening is an easy, effective way to bring back that brightness and boost your confidence. In just one visit, stains are safely lifted, revealing a whiter, healthier-looking smile.

At Tend Dental, whitening is never one-size-fits-all. Our dental professionals personalize every treatment to your goals, using advanced, enamel-safe formulas that deliver dramatic results with minimal sensitivity.

Experience teeth whitening in a calm, spa-like setting designed to make your visit as soothing as it is effective. Our team prioritizes your comfort at every step, combining expert care and advanced technology to reveal a brighter, more radiant smile.

Whitening with Tend

What is the teeth whitening process like?

Getting a brighter smile is simple. Here’s how the Zoom! one-hour whitening process works.

  • Personalized consultation

    Your whitening experience begins with a quick consultation to discuss your goals and assess your teeth and gums. Your dental professional will help determine the right shade of white to aim for, and a treatment plan will be created to help you safely achieve your desired brightness.

  • Preparation and protection

    Before whitening begins, your gums and lips are carefully protected with a gentle barrier to keep the whitening gel focused only on your teeth.

  • Application of Zoom! whitening gel

    The Zoom! light-activated peroxide whitening gel is applied to your teeth to lift deep stains and discoloration without harming your enamel.

  • Activation with LED light

    A specialized Zoom! LED light is directed onto your teeth to activate the whitening ingredients. The light is applied in short intervals for optimal results and comfort.

  • Rinse and shade check

    Once whitening is complete, the gel is removed, and your smile is rinsed clean. At this point, your dentist will give you a mirror so you can see your noticeably brighter results!

  • Post-whitening care and guidance

    Your Tend Dental care team will provide you with post-whitening tips, such as avoiding darkly pigmented foods and beverages, and keeping up with hygiene appointments, to help you maintain your results. Recommendations for periodic touch-ups will also be discussed, so you can keep your smile at its brightest year-round.

The power of the Zoom! One-hour whitening process

At Tend, we use Zoom! one-hour whitening, a professional treatment that brightens your smile quickly and safely. Zoom! uses a powerful yet gentle whitening gel that’s activated by a specialized LED light to lift deep stains and discoloration from your enamel.

The process typically takes about an hour, with results that can make your teeth up to eight shades whiter in a single visit. It’s ideal for anyone who wants a noticeably brighter smile without the long wait times of at-home treatments.

While the gel is working, you can sit back and unwind with noise-canceling headphones and watch your favorite show, while enjoying the spa-like atmosphere around you. If you’re prone to sensitivity, we’ll apply a desensitizing gel to keep you comfortable during and after treatment.

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Have questions about teeth whitening?

Curious about teeth whitening? Below, we’ve answered some of the most common questions about the process to help you feel confident in your choice.

Why people love Tend

  • The team at Tend was professional, friendly, and made the whole experience feel smooth and stress-free. Everything was explained clearly, and I felt well cared for throughout the appointment. Would definitely recommend!

    5 stars

    Fernando B. Park Slope

  • Tend did a great job in properly and thoughtfully updating how people experience dentist appointments. Truly modernized to avoid any headache with getting an appointment booked. As a new customer I had a quick and seamless process when I arrived with minimal paperwork. The east village location was bright, clean, and welcoming. Staff was great from the assistants to the doctor. Service was top notch and I’ll be going back for additional work.

    5 stars

    Ethan L. East Village

  • Beautiful, modern clinic with state-of-the-art equipment. Everything is spotless and well-maintained. The staff is highly professional, attentive, and makes you feel comfortable throughout the visit. Highly recommend!

    5 stars

    Gali H. Upper East Side

  • This was the best cleaning of my life! No joke, I want to go back there tomorrow. It was great not just in the time and dedication I felt as a patient, but also the attitude, friendliness, straight forward staff and process. Also, the place looks like a spa. I totally felt like I was there for a pampering session. I honestly can’t wait to go back.

    5 stars

    Patricia S. Long Island

  • The BEST ‘going to the dentist’ experience I have ever had. Went for a general cleaning; the office was beautiful, the staff was nice and knowledgeable and I left with a great bag of goodies. It is really true that the practice is centered around the idea of ‘comfort’- I felt like I was at a spa in all honesty - There were amenities everywhere. Would recommend to any of my friends.

    5 stars

    Tamara N. Flatiron

  • My experience at Tend has been truly exceptional. The staff are genuinely kind, attentive, and fully present, creating a warm and serene atmosphere from the moment you walk in. The dentists are compassionate, patient, and highly attentive to every detail. I genuinely look forward to my visits, knowing I’ll be well cared for.

    5 stars

    Ruben L. Upper West Side

  • I don’t have enough good things to say about Tend. I have had a history of dental anxiety but now for the first time in my life, I look forward to going to the dentist. Everyone who works there, from the front desk staff, to the hygienists to the dentists and orthodontists are all kind, welcoming and knowledgeable.

    5 stars

    Paige R. 14th & U

  • I just started going here and I'm very happy. The doctor really explained things in a way that helped me understand what I was facing and why it was important to fix it. The lady who did my cleaning was careful and caring, and the staff at reception were nice and welcoming. The spaces are nice-looking and very clean. Very good experience overall!

    5 stars

    Ann S. Mosaic District

  • Great experience from start to finish! Loved the tv on the ceiling! Everyone was extremely kind and made me feel relaxed and welcomed. My cleaning was complete in under an hour! Ive never left a dentist appointment before like this… where my day is already a little better and Im truly happy and even joyful!

    5 stars

    Anne F. Ballston

  • Really enjoyed my visit here. Establishment is clean and modern, staff are friendly and knowledgeable, doctors take their time to go over treatments and recommendations. I’ve had treatment here and a cleaning so far and it’s been a great experience.! Will be recommending to my friends.

    5 stars

    Kat V. Pentagon City

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    Cosmetic dental treatment planning and services to enhance the beauty of your smile.

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    Injectables for TMJ relax jaw muscles to ease tension and pain.

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    Dental crowns restore damaged teeth and bring back your natural smile.

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    Dental bridges replace missing teeth to restore your smile and bite.

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