Teeth Whitening Richardson

Who is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?

Our team will work with you to figure out whether teeth whitening is the right choice for helping you achieve your cosmetic goals. We’ll take a look at your mouth, ask about the changes you want to make, and take note of the current state of your oral health as well as your medical history. If we determine that you’re a viable candidate for teeth whitening, we can work with you to put together a plan for making your brighter smile a reality.

How Does Teeth Whitening Work?

When it comes to professional teeth whitening, you have two options: a take-home kit or an in-office procedure. We can help you figure out which option is right for you based on your needs and preferences, but here’s a brief look at how each of the different methods work:

Take-Home Teeth Whitening

Our office can provide you with a professional-grade teeth whitening kit that contains fully customized trays and bleaching gel. The process is simple: all you need to do is wear the trays while they’re filled with the gel for a specific amount of time every day. Many patients notice a significant improvement after two weeks. This approach may take longer than in-office whitening, but it can be done while you’re relaxing on the couch watching TV or reading a good book.

In-Office Teeth Whitening

With in-office whitening, you can make yourself comfortable in the dental chair while our team applies bleaching gel to your teeth. This treatment can remove all kinds of discoloration and brighten your smile by up to eight shades in just one appointment. We may recommend in-office teeth whitening if you need to achieve results quickly for an event in the near future.

Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile

Teeth whitening may not be permanent, but you can help the results last longer by following these steps:

• Stay away from foods and beverages that can stain teeth. (Coffee and tomato sauce are common culprits.)
• Keep your smile clean. Remember to brush at least two times a day and make flossing a daily habit.
• Visit our office every six months for a routine dental checkup and cleaning.
• Talk to our team about having touchups performed to maintain your brighter smile.

Understanding the Cost of Teeth Whitening

Like many other patients, you may have some questions about the cost of teeth whitening in Richardson. Rest assured, we’re here to provide answers! In fact, we’ve dedicated this section to covering some helpful information on the topic so you can learn more leading up to your appointment, including the financial solutions that are available outside of dental implants.

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Factors That Affect the Cost of Teeth Whitening

No two patients have the same dental history, needs, and goals. That’s why it’s difficult to provide an estimate of the price online! We can, however, share a few of the factors that we need to consider when determining the cost:

• The Health of Your Smile – Remember, your teeth need to be healthy in order for us to whiten them. So, if we find a cavity or another form of dental damage during the exam, then we will need to incorporate the necessary restorative care into your treatment plan.
• The Type of Whitening Treatment You Choose – Are you interested in an in-office or a take-home whitening treatment? Maybe you’re interested in a combination of the two! The answer will impact the cost of your smile makeover.
• How Severe the Stains Are – In-office whitening treatments can lighten your teeth by up to eight shades in a single visit. If you want an even brighter smile, then we will need to schedule a second appointment.

Types of Teeth Whitening: What Do They Cost?

If you are ready to part with noticeable, yellow stains, then you have a few options:

• In-Office Teeth Whitening – These usually cost between $400 and $800. However, if the stains are more severe, then the price could be closer to $1,000.
• Take-Home Teeth Whitening – The custom trays and professional-grade whitening gels typically cost a few hundred dollars.
• Over-the-Counter Whitening – The kits that are sold in grocery stores and pharmacies are often less than $100.

Inexpensive Teeth Whitening vs. Professional Teeth Whitening

It’s pretty common for patients who want a brighter smile to start with over-the-counter products. However, the flimsy applicators and diluted whitening gels make it difficult to achieve noticeable results. That’s why we recommend a different approach if you want a vibrant, stain-free smile: schedule a consultation with our team at Richland Dental! Once we have an in-depth understanding of your dental history, the state of your oral health, and your smile goals, we can determine if professional teeth whitening is the best option.

Options for Making Teeth Whitening Affordable

Although we work with several popular dental insurance providers, they don’t typically cover the cost of teeth whitening since it’s elective. Fortunately, there is another way to make your in-office or take-home treatment more affordable: flexible financing! Our Richardson dental team works with Cherry and CareCredit, which means that you can break up the total cost into smaller monthly chunks instead of paying for it all at once.

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