Professional Teeth Whitening in Tribeca
Professional teeth whitening in Tribeca, in about an hour in our chair with Zoom! or at your own pace with custom trays.
Professional teeth whitening is a dentist-supervised treatment that lightens the natural color of your teeth, using a stronger gel than store kits while protecting your gums. Coffee, tea, red wine and time all leave their mark on enamel, and whitening lifts those stains. With Zoom! in-office whitening, teeth can lighten by up to eight shades in roughly an hour. Results vary with your starting shade and the type of stain.
Prefer to whiten at home? Custom trays are made from a scan of your teeth, so the gel stays where it belongs and covers evenly. Many patients do both: Zoom! for a fast start, then trays for touch-ups. Whitening is also the usual first step before veneers or bonding, so new work can be matched to your brighter shade.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Patricia Moezinia, DDS, cosmetic and general dentist · Updated October 2026
Is this for you?
- Teeth that look dull or yellow in photos
- Stains from coffee, tea or red wine
- A wedding, interview or event coming up
- Store strips that gave uneven results
- Planning veneers or bonding and wanting a lighter base
Real results
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Photos of patients treated at Empower Your Smile. Drag the slider to compare. Individual results vary.
What to expect
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Quick check first
We make sure your teeth and gums are healthy and note which teeth have fillings, crowns or veneers, since those won’t whiten. A cleaning beforehand helps the gel work evenly.
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Shade and comfort
We record your starting shade, then protect your lips and gums before the whitening gel goes on.
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Zoom! in the chair
The gel is applied in short cycles with the Zoom! light. You relax for about an hour, then see your new shade.
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Aftercare and touch-ups
Skip strongly colored food and drinks for a day or two. Custom take-home trays make it easy to keep your shade over time.
Why Empower Your Smile
Whitening planned by a cosmetic dentist
Dr. Moezinia trained in aesthetic dentistry at NYU and has worked on smiles in Tribeca for more than 30 years. She will tell you what whitening can and can’t change.
Two ways to whiten
Choose Zoom! in-office whitening for speed, custom take-home trays for flexibility, or both. Trays are shaped to your teeth for even results.
Easy to fit in
Whitening visits take about an hour, and patients often mention in their reviews that appointments start on time.
Zoom! vs. take-home trays
Zoom! works fastest: a noticeable change in one visit of about an hour. Take-home trays use a gentler gel over one to two weeks and suit people who prefer to go slowly or have sensitive teeth. Trays are also the easiest way to maintain results after a Zoom! visit.
Whitening is cosmetic, so dental insurance usually doesn’t cover it. Cost depends on the option you choose, and we will go over it with you before treatment. CareCredit financing is accepted.
Free · about a minute
See your future smile
Upload a smiling selfie and get an instant AI preview of how teeth whitening could look on you. It’s a starting point for your consultation, not a promise of results.
Questions, answered
Something else on your mind? Call us at (212) 274-8338.
How many shades whiter will my teeth get?
Zoom! in-office whitening can lighten teeth by up to eight shades. Your result depends on your starting shade and the kind of staining. Yellow-toned stains usually respond better than gray ones.
Does professional whitening cause sensitivity?
Some people feel brief sensitivity for a day or two. We protect your gums during treatment and can suggest a desensitizing toothpaste. It usually settles quickly.
How long does teeth whitening last?
Often a year or more, depending on habits. Coffee, tea, red wine and smoking bring stains back faster. Occasional touch-ups with custom trays keep your shade bright.
Will whitening work on my crowns, veneers or fillings?
No. Whitening only lightens natural enamel. If you have visible restorations, we plan around them, and they may need replacing to match your new shade.
Is professional whitening better than strips?
Professional gel is stronger and applied under supervision, so results are faster and more even. Custom trays also fit closely, which keeps gel off your gums. Strips can help with mild staining but often miss the edges.
You may also consider
Porcelain VeneersPorcelain veneers in Tribeca, shaped by Dr. Patricia Moezinia around your face, your lips and the smile you already have.
Dental BondingDental bonding in NYC for the chip, gap or uneven edge that bothers you, sculpted by hand and finished in one visit.
Smile MakeoverA smile makeover in NYC that starts with a conversation about you, then combines only the treatments your smile actually needs.
Exams & CleaningsA full, unhurried look at your teeth and gums, with a gentle cleaning in the same visit.
Come say bonjour.
35A Walker Street, in the heart of Tribeca, one block south of Canal Street.
Subway: Canal St (A, C, E, N, Q, R, W, J, Z and 6) and Franklin St (1), each a few minutes on foot. Just south of SoHo, and a short walk from Hudson Square, Chinatown and City Hall.
| Mon, Tue, Thu | 8 am – 6 pm |
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| Wednesday | 9 am – 6 pm |
| Friday | 9 am – 2 pm |
| Sat – Sun | Closed |