Teeth Whitening – Lakewood, CO
Achieve a Radiant and Confident Smile
Even with regular brushing and flossing, it’s natural for your teeth to become discolored over time. Factors like aging, diet (i.e., coffee, tea, red wine), poor oral hygiene, and genetics can cause staining. But don’t worry – if you’re not happy with the shade of your smile, there’s a solution. At Dedicated Dentistry, we offer professional teeth whitening to help restore your grin’s natural brightness! Continue reading to learn more about this cosmetic treatment or give us a call to schedule a consultation.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Almost anyone with stained or discolored teeth can benefit from professional teeth whitening. However, the best way to determine if you’re a good candidate is by consulting with our team. During your visit, we’ll assess your oral health, review your medical history, and discuss your goals for whitening. This will help us create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs, ensuring you get the best results possible.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
At your consultation, we’ll explain the two whitening options we offer: in-office whitening and take-home kits. While both are effective in delivering beautiful results, they differ in the treatment timeline.
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
If you prefer to whiten your teeth at home, our Opalescence take-home whitening kits might be the right choice for you. We’ll provide you with custom-made trays and a professional-grade bleaching gel to use at your convenience. Simply wear the trays for a specified amount of time each day over the course of about two weeks. After, you’ll notice a significant improvement in the whiteness of your teeth.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
For those seeking quick, safe, and powerful results, our Zoom! in-office teeth whitening treatment is the way to go. In just about one hour, you’ll leave our office with a noticeably brighter smile! Using a high-quality bleaching gel, we’ll target deep-set stains, working below the surface of your enamel to remove discoloration and reveal a whiter smile.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
Once you’ve achieved the smile you’ve always wanted, it’s important to maintain your results. Here are a few tips to keep your teeth looking their best:
- Limit dark-colored foods and drinks, such as soda, coffee, tea, red wine, and soy sauce
- Follow a good oral hygiene routine (brush twice a day, floss daily, and use mouthwash regularly)
- Visit your dentist for routine check-ups and cleanings to ensure your teeth stay healthy
- Avoid harmful habits, like smoking or using your teeth as tools (i.e., biting fingernails)
- Schedule touch-up treatments as needed to keep your smile bright
Understanding the Cost of Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening can be a quick, effective way to boost your smile’s appearance, but prices can vary widely. At Dedicated Dentistry, we offer both in-office and take-home whitening solutions tailored to your goals and budget. Knowing what affects the cost can help you make an informed decision and get the results you want without surprises. Read more below to learn more about the cost of teeth whitening and how we can help make it more affordable.
Factors that Affect the Cost of Teeth Whitening
The cost of whitening depends on several factors, including the type of stains you have and the treatment method you choose.
For example, extrinsic stains, which are caused by coffee, wine, smoking, and surface-level buildup, respond well to most whitening treatments.
Intrinsic stains, on the other hand, are located deeper in the tooth, often arising from medication or trauma. These may require more advanced treatments, increasing the cost.
In addition, professional treatments in general tend to cost more but deliver quicker, longer-lasting results. At our Lakewood dental office, we’ll help you choose the right whitening option based on your needs.
Types of Teeth Whitening: What Do They Cost?
Here’s a breakdown of popular whitening options and their typical price ranges:
- Whitening Strips & Gels: $20—$40 - Easy to find, but results are modest and take time.
- Over-the-Counter DIY Kits: $50—$100 - Includes trays or LED lights, but quality varies, and there’s no customization.
- Professional Take-Home Kits: $150—$300 - Custom trays from our Lakewood dental office offer safe, gradual results over the course of two weeks.
- In-Office Professional Whitening: $400—$800 - Delivers dramatic whitening in a single visit. If you have a special day coming up, it’s a fantastic choice.
There’s no shortage of options out there for whitening. However, our team can help you weigh them carefully and choose the best one based on your goals and timeline.
Fast Teeth Whitening VS Inexpensive Teeth Whitening
If you're looking for fast, noticeable results, in-office whitening is your best bet. It’s more expensive upfront, but it provides immediate and professional-level brightness in about an hour.
On the other hand, budget-friendly options like strips or DIY kits take longer and often provide uneven results. They’re great for touch-ups but may not even work on deeper stains. Plus, there’s always the danger of overuse, which you won’t have to worry about when receiving professional treatment.
At Dedicated Dentistry, we’ll help you balance cost and effectiveness, so you get the smile you want on your terms.
Options For Making Teeth Whitening Affordable
We believe everyone deserves to smile with confidence. That’s why our Lakewood practice offers several ways to make whitening treatment more affordable:
- CareCredit: This service offers flexible financing plans with low monthly payments. If you’re unable to pay up front, CareCredit can take care of that for you and split the cost into more manageable installments.
- KLEER® In-House Membership: Members enjoy a 20% savings on all dental care provided by us. If you don’t have insurance, ask our friendly staff about this excellent in-house membership program.
We understand that many patients are concerned with their finances, especially when it comes to cosmetic treatment. Our team is happy to walk you through all your options to help you achieve a brighter smile without straining your budget.
Teeth Whitening FAQs
Does Teeth Whitening Hurt?
Prospective cosmetic dental patients are often hesitant to commit to the treatments that can help them achieve their ideal smiles because they are concerned that the process will hurt. Dr. Henry understands this and will do everything possible to ensure your treatment is comfortable and stress-free. Teeth whitening treatment from Dedicated Dentistry is entirely customized to reduce the risk of dental sensitivity and soft tissue injuries, and the process is so noninvasive and painless that it does not usually require any anesthetics. If your teeth are especially prone to sensitivity, please let us know so we can plan your whitening treatment accordingly. You can also reduce the possibility of sensitivity by waiting longer between treatments, refraining from enjoying hot beverages for a few days after your session, or using desensitizing toothpaste.
What’s the Difference Between Professional and Store-Bought Teeth Whitening?
Professional teeth whitening treatments and store-bought dental bleaching products are both designed to remove stains and discoloration from the enamel, but there is a massive difference in quality between them. Store-bought whitening kits typically include one-size-fits-all trays that can fail to cover the teeth completely or expose the gums to harsh whitening agents, and users often use these products for months without noticing significant results. Professional teeth whitening treatment, on the other hand, begins with a thorough oral exam to rule out any possible complications and uses customized dental trays and concentrated whitening gels to deliver remarkable results in brief timeframes.
How Can I Make My Teeth Whitening Results Last?
The effects of your teeth whitening treatment can last between several months and a few years depending on how well you take care of your smile. The best way to prevent new stains is to practice excellent oral hygiene by brushing, flossing, and rinsing with antibacterial mouthwash every day while limiting your intake of foods and beverages that are high in sugars, acids, pigments, and dyes. Beverages like cola, coffee, tea, grape juice, and red wine are infamous for causing dental stains, but you can reduce the effect they have on your enamel by drinking them through a straw. You’ll also need to visit us at our Lakewood office regularly for routine exams and cleanings so we can address new stains in their early stages. It’s also a great idea to quit poor oral habits like smoking, grinding, or using your teeth to open packages or bottles.
Am I a Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
If stubborn stains and discoloration are making it difficult for you to smile proudly, you may be an excellent candidate for teeth whitening. However, the only way to know for sure is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Henry so he can evaluate your oral health and determine the best way to beautify your smile. If you have any oral health issues such as tooth decay or gum disease, we’ll have to address them before you can safely receive teeth whitening. Once your teeth and gums are healthy, we’ll be happy to devise a customized treatment plan that can help you achieve a more beautiful smile.