Professionally whiten your teeth 5–8 shades in one visit — or at home on your own schedule with our custom take-home kit. Dentist-supervised, clinically safe, and visible results from your very first treatment.
Teeth become discoloured over time from extrinsic stains — surface deposits from tea, coffee, red wine and tobacco — and intrinsic stains: colour changes within the tooth structure from ageing, certain medications, fluorosis, or previous dental trauma.
Professional whitening works by applying a peroxide gel that penetrates the enamel and chemically oxidises the pigmented molecules responsible for staining. The result is a genuinely lighter tooth shade — not a surface polish. This is why supermarket whitening toothpastes cannot match the outcome: they only remove surface staining, they cannot alter the underlying tooth colour.
At Palace Dental Centre, we examine your teeth and gums before whitening to confirm suitability and ensure you get the best possible result safely. We offer take-home kits, in-chair sessions, and a combination package for patients who want the most dramatic and longest-lasting outcome.
Three options to suit different budgets, schedules and desired results. All include a pre-treatment dental assessment.
Custom-fitted trays and professional whitening gel. Whiten at home on your schedule — results visible within 7–10 days of daily use.
Professional chairside whitening in a single 60-minute appointment. Instant, dramatic results — perfect before events or meetings.
In-chair session plus a take-home kit for ongoing maintenance. Best value for maximum brightness and longest-lasting results.
Understanding what caused your staining helps determine which whitening approach gives the best result.
The most common cause. Tannins bind to tooth enamel and deepen over time. Responds excellently to professional whitening.
Nicotine and tar create stubborn yellow-brown staining. Professional whitening significantly improves tobacco staining, though results fade faster in active smokers.
As enamel thins, the naturally yellow dentine shows through. Whitening is one of the most effective anti-ageing cosmetic dental treatments available.
Certain antibiotics taken in childhood permanently stain dentine. Whitening has limited effect on deep tetracycline staining — veneers are often a better solution.
Excess fluoride during tooth development causes white spots or brown bands. Whitening can even out the appearance; veneers may be recommended for severe cases.
A tooth that has experienced trauma or has a dead nerve often turns grey. External whitening won't work here — internal bleaching or a crown is required.
We examine teeth and gums, take a shade reading, and confirm suitability. We note any crowns or veneers — these will not change colour.
We record your current shade and set a realistic target so you can see exactly how much improvement to expect from treatment.
In-chair: gel is applied chairside for 60 minutes. Take-home: we take impressions for custom trays and provide gel with usage instructions.
We review your result, advise on aftercare for the first 48 hours, and schedule any follow-up. Top-up gels are available from KSh 2,000.
Why dentist-supervised whitening consistently outperforms anything available over the counter.
| Factor | Palace Dental (Professional) | Supermarket / DIY Products |
|---|---|---|
| Whitening agent | Professional-grade peroxide (clinically tested) | Very low concentration — legally restricted, minimal effect |
| Customisation | Custom-fitted trays tailored to your teeth | Generic one-size trays — gel leaks onto gums |
| Results | 5–8 shades improvement, verified by shade guide | 1–2 shades surface whitening at best |
| Results duration | 12–18 months with aftercare | Weeks to a few months |
| Safety | Dentist examines teeth and gums first | No assessment — risks not identified |
| Sensitivity care | Desensitising agents applied as needed | No provision — user manages alone |
| Cost | From KSh 5,000 | KSh 500–3,000 (repeated purchases needed) |
Book your whitening appointment today. KTDA Plaza, Moi Avenue, Nairobi CBD. Mon–Sat 8AM–6PM.