Teeth Whitening in New Orleans
Years of coffee, tea, wine, and everyday life leave their mark on your smile. Professional whitening lifts those stains far beyond what drugstore strips can reach — safely, and under a dentist's care. Whether you want dramatic same-day results in the chair or a gentle take-home routine, Dr. Greene tailors the approach to your smile and your schedule.
A brighter smile,
done right.
Whitening is the fastest, most affordable way to refresh your smile. Professional-grade gels — used under supervision — deliver the kind of even, dramatic brightening that store-bought kits promise but rarely achieve.
Stains That Respond Best
Whitening works best on extrinsic, yellow-toned stains that build up on the surface of enamel over the years. Dr. Greene most often treats:
- Coffee, tea, and red wine staining
- Tobacco discoloration
- General yellowing that comes with age
- Dullness before a wedding or special event
What to Know First
Whitening is powerful, but it isn't right for every stain. Being upfront helps us plan the best result for you:
- It won't lighten veneers, crowns, bonding, or fillings
- Intrinsic stains (tetracycline, fluorosis, trauma) respond less predictably
- Temporary sensitivity is common and short-lived
- A healthy mouth — no untreated decay or gum disease — comes first
Whitening is often the first step toward a full smile makeover.
In-Office vs.
Take-Home Trays.
Both use professional-grade gel to brighten your smile — they simply differ in speed and convenience. Here's a side-by-side to help you and Dr. Greene decide.
Related Treatments:
| Feature | In-Office Whitening | Custom Take-Home Trays |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Fast, dramatic brightening before an event or when you want results the same day. | Gradual whitening at your own pace, with easy long-term maintenance. |
| Where it's done | In our Lakeview studio, under Dr. Greene's direct supervision. | At home, using custom trays we make from impressions of your teeth. |
| Gel strength | Higher-concentration professional gel, sometimes activated with a light. | Professional-strength gel — gentler, designed for daily wear. |
| Timeline | About one visit, roughly an hour of chair time. | Worn a set time each day over one to two weeks. |
| Maintenance | Occasional touch-ups keep results fresh. | Reuse your trays anytime with new gel — ideal for upkeep. |
Why professional whitening simply works.
The difference between a dramatic result and a disappointing one is supervision, strength, and fit — three things a drugstore box can't offer.
Beyond the Drugstore.
Professional whitening uses higher-concentration, dentist-supervised peroxide gels that lift stains far past what over-the-counter strips or whitening toothpastes can reach — safely, and with predictable results.
Safe by Design.
Before any gel touches your teeth, Dr. Greene confirms your mouth is healthy. Supervised treatment protects your gums and enamel and keeps common, temporary sensitivity to a minimum.
Made for You.
Take-home trays are precisely molded to your teeth, so the gel stays where it belongs and every tooth brightens evenly — a level of fit boil-and-bite kits simply can't match.
An artist's eye.
A clinician's precision.
Dr. Caylin Greene earned her DDS from Howard University College of Dentistry in 2016 and brings more than 10 years of experience to her patients. In 2025 she founded Gleem to bring elevated, comprehensive cosmetic care to Lakeview — with advanced training in Invisalign and a quiet obsession with proportion, light, and facial harmony.
Howard University, DDS
10+ years
Invisalign · Cosmetic
DDS
What to expect on your way to a brighter smile.
Whitening at our Lakeview studio is straightforward and comfortable. Here's how it unfolds.
Consultation
Dr. Greene checks for untreated decay or gum disease, reviews your staining, and sets honest expectations — including how your existing dental work will respond.
Choose Your Path
Together you'll decide between fast in-office whitening, custom take-home trays, or a combination — matched to your timeline, sensitivity, and goals.
Whiten
In-office, a professional gel brightens your smile in about an hour. For take-home, we fit your custom trays and send you off with clear instructions and gel.
Maintain
We share simple habits to protect your results and offer touch-up gel so you can refresh your smile whenever it needs a lift.
Questions,
answered.
01How much whiter will my teeth get?
How much whiter will my teeth get?
02Will whitening work on my crowns, veneers, or fillings?
Will whitening work on my crowns, veneers, or fillings?
03Does teeth whitening cause sensitivity?
Does teeth whitening cause sensitivity?
04How long do whitening results last?
How long do whitening results last?
05What about white spots on my teeth?
What about white spots on my teeth?
Dentistry that's
designed around you.
Whether it's a routine cleaning or a complete Invisalign journey, your first visit is the easy part. We'll handle the rest.