At Halulu Shibuya Dental Clinic, patients with front-side wire braces, back-side wire braces, or clear aligners can all have office whitening and cleaning during orthodontic treatment. You can also have them on the same day as your orthodontic visit. If you are concerned about the color of your teeth or stains while your teeth are being straightened, please talk to us.
Patients who are receiving orthodontic treatment at another clinic can also have office whitening and cleaning at our clinic. When you make your reservation, please tell us that you are in orthodontic treatment and what type of appliance you have. We will check the position and type of your appliance and the condition of your teeth and gums, and then explain the area we can treat and the points to be careful about.
Cleaning and whitening have different purposes
Cleaning refers to care that removes plaque, tartar, surface stains, and the like. Whitening is a treatment that uses a agent to make the color of natural teeth lighter. The method you choose depends on whether you want to remove stains or change the color of the teeth themselves.
If you are bothered by yellowing but are not sure which to choose, we will look at your mouth and guide you.
Cleaning during orthodontic treatment can also care for hard-to-brush areas
Dirt tends to remain around orthodontic appliances, and there are areas that are hard to clean with everyday tooth brushing alone. In addition to self-care suited to your appliance, let's talk about cleaning at the dental clinic.
If your gums are inflamed, they may bleed, and you may feel sensitivity during or after treatment. If you have pain or swelling, please tell us beforehand. We will confirm the care you need and the order of treatment.
Available for front-side and back-side wire braces, and for clear aligners
What we perform during orthodontic treatment at our clinic is office whitening, which is carried out at the dental clinic. Patients with appliances on the front side, patients with appliances on the back side, and patients using clear aligners are all eligible. You do not have to wait until your orthodontic treatment is finished to talk to us about the color of your teeth.
Because the agent does not act on the appliance or the bonded areas, this may affect the finish around the appliance. We will explain in advance what you can expect and what to be careful about, including how the color will look after the appliance is removed.
With whitening, your teeth may become temporarily sensitive, or your gums may be irritated. The degree of whitening varies from person to person, and fillings and crowns do not become white in the same way as natural teeth. Please avoid using your orthodontic aligners for whitening on your own judgment, and check with your dentist in charge.
Available on the same day as your orthodontic visit
You can have office whitening or cleaning in line with your orthodontic visit. If you want to reduce the burden of visiting on a separate day, please tell us when you make your reservation that you would like same-day treatment. We will check the appointment time needed and the condition of your mouth, and then guide you.
What we would like you to tell us when you consult us
- The type of orthodontic appliance and your current stage of treatment
- What concerns you, such as tooth color, stains, or tartar
- Whether you have sensitivity, or swelling or pain in your gums
- If you have a preferred timing, such as a wedding or photo shoot, that schedule
Cost, number of visits, and reservations
Our clinic offers self-pay (not covered by Japanese health insurance) treatment only. The cost, treatment time, and number of visits vary depending on the menu you choose and the condition of your mouth. After confirming the methods that can be carried out during orthodontic treatment, we will explain the necessary cost and the outlook for your visits.
For details of the menu, please see office whitening and cleaning. For costs, please see the price list.
Just because you are in orthodontic treatment, you do not need to wait until treatment ends to ask about the color of your teeth or stains. If you would like to know what care you can have now, please consult us through web booking.
Halulu Shibuya Dental Clinic is on the 4th floor of the Toyama Building in Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, a 5-minute walk from Shibuya Station (JR and other lines). Our hours are 10:00 to 18:00 on weekdays (Monday to Friday), by appointment only. On weekends, national holidays, and in the evening, we see patients by appointment only on the days when a doctor is in. Please check the calendar when you make your reservation for details.
This article was reviewed by Kazuya Shiho, Director and dentist at Halulu Shibuya Dental Clinic (review date: November 4, 2026).