Teeth Whitening Weatherford
Enjoy a Bright, Beautiful Smile
Do you often avoid smiling when talking or taking pictures because you’re embarrassed by your brown or yellow teeth? You’re not alone. Tooth discoloration is a common concern for many Americans. It’s normal for your teeth to darken over time for various reasons, but that doesn’t mean you need to live with the results. We can help you turn back the clock with professional teeth whitening in Weatherford. We offer multiple solutions to reverse tooth discoloration to give you a bright smile you’ll want to show off, so don’t hesitate to call our dental office to schedule a consultation.
Why Choose Cosmetic & Family Dentistry of Weatherford for Teeth Whitening?
- Customized Plans to Meet Patients’ Needs
- Flexible Financing Through CareCredit
- Trusted Cosmetic Dentists with Advanced Training
What Causes Tooth Discoloration?
Tooth discoloration can be attributed to genetics, but it is also caused by other factors, like age. Over the years, your enamel naturally thins, causing more of your yellowish dentin to be visible. Besides your genetic makeup and your age, other issues can influence the color of your teeth, like poor oral hygiene, consuming darkly pigmented foods and drinks, or smoking.
Why Choose Professional Teeth Whitening?
At the first sign of discoloration, you might have turned to a few over-the-counter whitening products to reverse stains. Although whitening strips, toothpaste, and mouth rinses are affordable and widely available, you won’t achieve the results you want because they aren’t professional grade, so any results will be minimal, and they won’t last.
If you want noticeable improvement, you’ll need the help of your dental team at Cosmetic & Family Dentistry of Weatherford. Our systems contain professional-grade whitening agents that deeply penetrate the enamel to dissolve stubborn stains. Your teeth can become 4-8 shades brighter with results that can last with the right aftercare, like maintaining your oral hygiene and avoiding stain-causing foods.
What Are My Options for Teeth Whitening?
During your initial consultation, we’ll pinpoint the cause of your discoloration and stains to create a customized treatment plan.
Zoom! Teeth Whitening
Dark foods, colored beverages, aging, environmental factors, and medications can all contribute to changes in the color of your teeth, but we can counteract their effects with a proven solution. We offer in-office teeth whitening with Zoom! Whitening, which has become one of the most popular and well-known methods available today. With Zoom! Whitening, you simply come into the office, lie back, and let the special whitening light do its job: intensifying the results produced by the whitening gel. In about one hour or so, you can see a very real change in your smile to walk out of the office with the confidence you deserve.
Sinsational Smile Teeth Whitening
Is it possible to get incredible, professional-grade teeth whitening results in only 20 minutes? With the Sinsational Smile teeth whitening system, it sure is! Even dental care professionals who have offered smile-brightening treatments for years are amazed at how quickly and effective the whitening system can be. Now, you can achieve the lustrous, beautifully white teeth you want in less time than ever before.
Understanding the Cost of Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments, and it’s often one of the first ones that people will try out. That being the case, you might not know what it’s like to pay for dental care that won’t be covered by insurance.
Fortunately, we make it as easy as possible to help you afford the dental care that you receive from us. Here’s what you should know about the financial component of your whitening treatment.
Factors That Affect the Cost of Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is typically offered at a set price. However, if you need multiple rounds of teeth whitening, this can increase the overall cost of your procedure.
This is sometimes necessary in the case of extremely severe stains or discoloration. There are also some kinds of discoloration that are intrinsic to the tooth, like those from aging; this is a little bit harder to deal with than extrinsic discoloration from stains on the surface of the tooth.
It’s also important that your teeth are in generally good health before you take on teeth whitening. For this reason, some patients may need a filling or dental crown before pursuing whitening.
Types of Teeth Whitening: What Do They Cost?
You might be aware of the fact that there are various different kinds of teeth whitening available to you. Each of these whitening solutions has its own advantages, as well as its own price point.
In-office teeth whitening will be completed at our practice, typically within the course of a single hour. This is usually the most expensive option. In-office whitening generally costs anywhere between $400-800 dollars.
Professional take-home whitening is completed from the comfort of your home using specialized whitening trays. This process will usually take a 2-3 weeks to get results and will cost somewhere in the realm of a few hundred dollars.
Then there are the DIY whitening kits that you can get from the store. These tend to produce poor results but are undeniably cheaper than what we would offer you. DIY whitening trays will typically run you around $100, while whitening strips are generally around $40 per box.
Fast Teeth Whitening VS Inexpensive Teeth Whitening
Given how much cheaper store-bought whitening solutions are, you might wonder why anyone would invest in professional whitening treatment. The answer is that the whitening kits you’d buy from the store simply aren’t all that effective.
For one, the gel used in these kits is much less concentrated than what you’d get from us. This means that they won’t be able to whiten your smile to nearly the same extent. It can also be dangerous to use whitening solutions without supervision from a dentist, as any cavities or tooth decay you aren’t aware of could cause the whitening gel to come in contact with the sensitive interior of your tooth.
While store-bought whitening is absolutely cheaper, it’s not worth paying anything at all for a treatment that won’t work. If you really want a whiter smile, it’s best to talk to a professional.
Options For Making Teeth Whitening Affordable
Given that teeth whitening is a purely cosmetic procedure, you generally can’t expect it to be covered by insurance. However, that doesn’t mean that the dental care has to be unaffordable. If you’re worried about paying for the entirety of your dental treatment in one lump sum, you might be interested in financing services from CareCredit.
This financing firm can be used to divide the cost of your dental care across several months, often with little-to-no interest. If you want to learn more, we’ll be happy to tell you more about your financial options at your consultation.
Teeth Whitening FAQs
Am I a Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
It’s fairly easy to tell whether teeth whitening suits you. If your smile suffers from stubborn stains or discoloration, you’re likely a good treatment candidate.
Of course, you can always get a fuller confirmation through a consultation. This session lets a dental team examine your mouth and learn more about your smile goals. If they believe your teeth and gums are in good shape, they’ll gladly approve your whitening and draft a custom treatment plan.
The only wrinkle is when you have a pre-existing dental issue. In cases where you already suffer from tooth decay or gum disease, a dentist will treat such issues before whitening your smile.
Does Teeth Whitening Hurt?
As long as your smile is stable, the teeth whitening process doesn’t hurt. Treatment should proceed smoothly, easily, and painlessly for you.
You see, “professional” teeth whitening is tailored to each patient. That means it’s very unlikely to cause any kind of tooth sensitivity as a side effect. A dentist will instead adjust the bleaching gel to suit your smile, making sure not to add too much. This approach ensures your mouth won’t react harshly to chemicals like hydrogen peroxide.
All that said, please tell your dental team if your teeth are prone to sensitivity. They can suggest precautions so your whitening doesn’t lead to aches or pains. For example, they might tell you to space out your treatment sessions, avoid hot beverages, use a specialty toothpaste, etc.
Is Teeth Whitening Permanent?
For better or worse, the results of teeth whitening aren’t permanent. They last anywhere from a few months to a few years, depending on how you maintain your smile.
Indeed, the only way to make whitening results “permanent” would be to get regular touch-up treatments. These sessions would ensure your smile stays pearly white for a lifetime. At the same time, six-month dental checkups would keep your grin bright between whitening visits.
How Can I Make My Teeth Whitening Results Last?
To make your whitening results last as long as possible, you’ll need to take very good care of your smile. That means adopting several good oral habits.
Most crucially, you should maintain a solid at-home oral hygiene routine. Said routine will include brushing at least twice a day, daily flossing, and regular use of mouthwash. Through such habits, your smile should remain white and bright much longer than it would otherwise.
Next is to attend six-month dental checkups and cleanings. After all, these appointments both prevent and remove tooth stains. They also clean hard-to-reach areas of your mouth that a toothbrush can’t.
Last (but not least) is to avoid habits that lead to stained teeth. One example would be to quit eating dark-colored foods and drinks, especially coffee, wine, and tomato sauces. Another is to give up smoking – a practice that darkens enamel with tobacco.
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