Portland's First Teeth Cleaning & Whitening Experience

We generally recommend new clients start with a 90-minute Signature Cleaning & Whitening or a 105-minute AirFlow Cleaning & Whitening. During your first whitening treatment, because there could be years of stain buildup to tackle, our whitening solution can pick up more slowly. In subsequent whitening treatments, we typically see stronger shade lifts.

Additionally, if you would like documented progress (including before & after photos) of your whitening journey, these are offered on our 90-minute and 105-minute cleaning & whitening appointments. Though we would like to offer progress photos on all appointments, we can only take the additional time on longer appointments in order to maintain our schedule.

For subsequent whitenings after your first treatment, if you are looking for maintenance or a light shade lift, we recommend our 60-minute cleaning & whitening or our 75-minute cleaning and whitening (both of which contain 30 minutes of whitening - equivalent to our maintenance whitening duration).

As our Founder, Dr. Tina, says, “You wouldn’t wax your car without getting it cleaned first”. The same applies to our teeth.

Though our whitening will still get results without a cleaning prior, plaque and tartar buildup can reduce the effectiveness of your whitening treatment.  We recommend that customers who have not had their teeth cleaned in the past week start with one of our Signature Cleaning & Whitening treatments.

We accept insurance on our Signature Cleaning & Whitening services (60-minute and 90-minute), but insurance is not applicable with a discount code on our 60-minute Signature Cleaning & Whitening. If you would like to use insurance and a discount code, we recommend booking a 90-minute Signature Cleaning & Whitening.

Insurance is not accepted on AirFlow cleanings. Unfortunately, reimbursement rates are very low and we cannot accept them for our AirFlow cleanings.

The Gleamery is a dental boutique with licensed, expert hygienists that provide teeth cleanings and whitenings tailored to our clients’ needs. We remove many of the uncomfortable aspects of traditional dental care (drills, judgment, scheduling, cost) with convenience, affordability, and hospitality.

Our studios are designed with you in mind, and we offer teeth cleanings and whitenings in as little as 30 minutes to accommodate busy schedules. We offer same-day, evening, and weekend appointments; self-care should never be a burden.

During your treatment, if one of our hygienists spots something they think should be reviewed by a dentist, we’ll refer you out to one of our local dental partners (whom we trust) for additional care. But your experience at The Gleamery is designed to be an experience in self-care. To us, smile-care = self-care.

We respectfully require that you cancel at least 24 hours in advance of your appointment. We have a 5-minute grace period for late appointments.

Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before your appointment. Cancellations or late/missed appointments within 24 hours incur a $75 fee.

Yes. The Gleamery prioritizes the safety of our clients above all else. Our teeth whitening is conducted by trained dental hygienist professionals who follow strict safety protocols.

We use the Glo Pro Power system, which is a trusted and FDA-approved teeth whitening technology known for its safety and effectiveness. The system utilizes a combination of gentle heat (no hotter than a cup of coffee) and light, to activate the whitening gel safely, lifting your shade without harming your enamel. Glo is also vegan, cruelty-free, and made in the USA.

Unlike some traditional in-clinic treatments that can involve high temperatures, our method minimizes discomfort and sensitivity while delivering fantastic results.

All Gleamery teeth cleanings are perfect for clients who have had restorative dental work (crowns, veneers, etc.). We recommend AirFlow cleanings for these in particular!

Additionally, our teeth whitening is still very safe for usage on restorative material, but it will not impact the shade . The whitening treatments, however, will still improve the shade of any natural teeth in your mouth.

Though most clients see a strong uplift during their whitening session, how long that shade uplift lasts varies between clients. Most of our results last somewhere between 3 and 6 months, but clients can extend their timeframe with healthy habits. By limiting consumption of dark liquids / foods (coffee, tea, red wine, tomato soup, etc.) and how often you smoke, you can prolong your whitening results. As a general rule of thumb, anything that can stain a white t-shirt can stain your teeth.

That said, we recommend that you start with a 90-minute Signature Cleaning & Whitening (or a 60-minute Whitening if you’ve had a cleaning recently). After your first visit, we recommend a 60-minute Signature Cleaning & Whitening every 3 months in order to both keep your teeth clean and maintain your shade.

Sensitivity is greatly limited or reduced with Glo Pro Power; however if you experience any discomfort it should go away within days. We also recommend using toothpaste geared for sensitive teeth, like Sensodyne. Avoid extremely hot, cold, or acidic foods and drinks if your teeth feel sensitive.

For those that do experience sensitivity, we also offer desensitizing trays as well as fluoride in studio to help relieve any sensitivity caused by whitening.

Our whitening product, Glo Pro, is specifically designed for immediate results. Naturally, whitening results vary for every client based on a wide variety of factors - including age, coffee/tea/red wine consumption, smoking, and overall tooth enamel health.

If it is your first session, clients typically see a strong shade lift (3+ shades) on 60-minute and 90-minute whitenings; these durations are what we recommend for first-time clients. If you are a returning client, 30-minute whitenings can be helpful for a light shade lift to maintain your shade (best if paired with a cleaning).

While you’re in the studio, our hygiene team will discuss your whitening goals; we’ll help you craft a treatment plan to reach your goals. Some clients can take 2-4 whitening sessions to reach their desired shade.

No matter what - we guarantee that you will leave our studio happy and excited about your bright smile.

During your treatment (whether a cleaning or a whitening), if one of our hygienists spots an area that needs attention from a dentist (like a cavity), we’ll refer you out to one of our local dental partners (whom we trust) for additional care.