Clinical-grade bleaching supervised by a dentist
In-Office vs. Take-Home Whitening
It depends on your sensitivity, your schedule and how dramatic a change you want. A combined protocol pairs the speed of in-office with the uniformity of take-home for the strongest result.
How In-Office Whitening Works
Evaluation & Shade Baseline
We check for active decay, gum issues and existing restorations (veneers, crowns and fillings do not whiten). Your initial shade is recorded so progress is measurable.
Professional Cleaning
A thorough cleaning removes surface plaque and tartar so the gel acts uniformly on clean enamel. This step alone often brightens the smile noticeably.
Gum Protection Barrier
A resin barrier is applied over the gum line to isolate soft tissue from the peroxide gel, and lip retractors keep cheeks and lips clear of the treatment area.
Whitening Agent & Activation
Professional-grade peroxide gel is applied to the front teeth in 15–20 minute cycles, activated by LED light. Typically 2–3 cycles per visit.
Desensitizing & Final Shade
A fluoride and desensitizing gel is applied to reduce post-treatment sensitivity. The final shade is recorded and aftercare instructions are given.
Real whitening results
Actual Be Dharma Dental whitening cases, photographed in our Medellín clinic with shade-guide verification. Results vary from patient to patient.
Inside our Medellín clinic
Be Dharma Dental is located in the Torre Médica Oviedo, a modern medical tower in El Poblado — purpose-built operatories, strict sterilization protocols and a calm, private environment designed for international patients.
Cost of Teeth Whitening in Medellín
In-Office Laser
1 session
Take-Home Trays
custom + gel
Combined Protocol
in-office + trays
Refill Gel Kit
for trays
Who Are Good Candidates for Whitening?
- Yellowish stains from coffee, tea, wine, tobacco
- Age-related enamel darkening
- Healthy teeth and gums (no active decay)
- Adults 18+ with fully erupted permanent teeth
- Goal of a visible but natural shade change
- Tetracycline stains — respond slowly, may need veneers
- Fillings, crowns or veneers in the smile line (do not whiten)
- Severe sensitivity — desensitization first
- Pregnant or nursing patients
- Cracked teeth or exposed roots — treat first
Keeping Your New White Smile
The first 48 hours are critical — enamel is temporarily more porous. Avoid coffee, tea, red wine, dark sodas, berries, tomato sauce, curry and smoking during this window. Water, milk, clear soups and white foods are safe.
Maintenance: reduce stain-heavy drinks (or use a straw), brush twice a day with a non-abrasive whitening toothpaste, and schedule a professional cleaning every 6 months. Most patients maintain results 1–3 years with basic habits.
Touch-ups: using your custom trays for 2–3 nights every 6–12 months restores the original shade. Refill gel kits are inexpensive and last for multiple touch-ups.