A brighter smile in a single visit, easy to fit into any São Paulo trip.
A brighter smile in a single visit, easy to fit into any São Paulo trip.
In-office teeth whitening lightens natural teeth in a single visit, with the gums protected and the gel applied by the dentist. At L'Oris in São Paulo, Brazil, it fits into any trip and comes with a take-home kit for touch-ups.
One visit, usually done in an afternoon
Gum protection and a plan for sensitivity
Take-home kit for later touch-ups at home
Pairs well with a professional cleaning
Free time to enjoy the city right after
You have crowns, veneers or fillings on front teeth. They don't whiten, so we plan around them.
A typical plan. Your written plan sets the exact days before you book.
Brazil's dental council (CRO) doesn't allow published prices. Your written plan lists each item and its cost, sent privately by email.
Exam before whitening · Gum protection · In-office whitening session · Take-home touch-up kit
Professional cleaning before · Extra take-home gel
Flights and hotel · Meals and local transport · Brazil e-Visa fee · Travel insurance
Gum barrier: protects gums during whitening.
Shade guide: records your before and after shade.
Take-home trays: custom-fit for touch-ups.
Mild sensitivity for a day or two is common. Crowns, veneers and fillings don't whiten, so they may need replacing to match.
U.S., Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-Visa for Brazil. Apply online 3–4 weeks before you travel.
Most international flights land at Guarulhos (GRU), about an hour away. Congonhas (CGH) is 15 minutes from the clinic.
Campo Belo, Moema and Itaim Bibi are close to the clinic, with hotels and short-term rentals.
International wire transfer or major credit cards. Terms are in your written plan.
An island escape a few hours from São Paulo great for unwinding.
We offer in-office whitening, done under supervision in the chair, and at-home whitening with custom trays and a gel prescribed for you. Many patients combine both: an in-office session to start and trays to continue at home. Before whitening, we check for cavities, gum problems, and existing fillings or crowns, which don't change color.
Neither is right for everyone. In-office whitening works faster and is done under supervision, which helps if you're in town for a short time. At-home whitening with custom trays is gradual and easy to keep up after your trip. The choice depends on your teeth, your sensitivity, and your schedule.
Each in-office session takes about 45 minutes, and most patients need one or two sessions. A cleaning beforehand helps the gel work evenly. If you're also getting crowns or veneers, we whiten first, so the new restorations can match your new shade.
It can. Some sensitivity during and after whitening is common, and it's usually temporary, fading within a few days. We adjust the gel concentration and application time to your teeth and can use desensitizing products. If your teeth are already sensitive, tell us before we start.
No. Whitening gel only changes the color of natural tooth enamel. Crowns, veneers, and fillings keep their original color, so they can look darker next to whitened teeth. If you have restorations in visible areas, we whiten first and then decide whether any of them should be replaced to match.
It varies from person to person. Coffee, tea, red wine, and smoking make teeth darken again faster. With good hygiene, regular cleanings, and occasional touch-ups with your custom trays, the result can be maintained for a long time. We don't promise a fixed period, because every case is different.
Not necessarily. In-office whitening may use a light or laser to activate the gel, but what lightens the teeth is the whitening gel itself. Light can speed up the process in some cases, and it isn't required. What matters most is the right gel concentration for your teeth, supervision, and a maintenance plan.
Over-the-counter kits use lower concentrations and one-size-fits-all trays, so the gel can leak onto the gums and irritate them, and results tend to be uneven. Whitening prescribed by a dentist uses trays made for your teeth and starts with an exam to check for problems that whitening could make worse, like cavities or exposed roots.
Three photos of your smile are enough to start.
The dentist reviews your case herself and replies within 2 business days, in English.