Teeth Whitening – North Dallas, TX
Whiten Your Smile In-Office or At-Home
There is nothing like a white smile to brighten up your day and help you make a good impression. However, if yours has been looking less than impressive due to stains from the foods you love or as a result of aging, our team at Dental Attraction has a solution: professional teeth whitening treatments. Whether you prefer to whiten your smile in-office or at-home, our cosmetic dentist in North Dallas, Dr. Rouhani, can dramatically improve the color of your tooth enamel. Contact us today to schedule your appointment!
Why Choose Dental Attraction for Teeth Whitening?
- In-Office Whitening Ensures Faster Treatment
- Take-Home Whitening Offered for Convenience
- Dentist Experienced in Cosmetic Dentistry
What Causes Dental Staining?
To effectively brighten your smile, it is important to first understand the root of the problem. Some of the most common causes include:
- Age and genetics
- Smoking and tobacco use
- Poor oral hygiene
- Dark-colored drinks, such as coffee and wine
- Sugary and acidic foods
- Certain medications and illnesses
How Does Professional Teeth Whitening Work?
While you may have seen and heard about any number of teeth whitening products, nothing can transform your smile like professional teeth whitening in North Dallas. If you would prefer to remove mild to moderate discoloration from the comfort of your own home, our team will provide you with specially created plastic trays, which you will wear as instructed to gradually lift stains. On the other hand, if you would prefer the quicker results in-office treatment provides, then we will use an effective whitening agent and an ultraviolet light to deliver beautiful, dramatic results in as little as one hour! Either way, you can rest assured the end result will be flawless!
How to Maintain Your Bright, Beautiful Smile
To ensure the results of your teeth whitening treatment last for as long as possible, it is important to implement the below best practices:
- Prioritize your brushing and flossing routine
- Avoid dark-colored foods and beverages, like coffee and berries
- Attend routine dental checkups and professional cleanings every six months
- Quit poor dental habits, like smoking
- Get touch-up treatments as needed
If you are interested in whitening your smile, please call us today and schedule your cosmetic consultation. We look forward to helping you achieve the smile of your dreams.
Understanding the Cost of Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening can be a hard-to-justify expense to enhance your smile to be its brightest, so it’s completely understandable to want to know what it costs up-front. Our team at Dental Attraction believes in being as transparent as possible when it comes to the financial aspects of your treatment. We also want to ensure that a dazzling smile is accessible to every patient who wants it. So, continue reading below to learn everything you need to know about the cost of teeth whitening.
Factors that Affect the Cost of Teeth Whitening
Our whitening treatments have a base price, but it’s not always representative of what you’ll actually pay when the time comes. This is because there are several factors that can, and often do, influence the price. Here are some of the ways the price of your teeth whitening can fluctuate:
- The Severity of Your Stains: If your discoloration is darker and runs deeper, it may require more than one treatment to achieve the desired results.
- The Types of Discoloration Present: While food and drink are the primary ways your teeth can become stained, age, injuries, and medications can also play a part.
- The Need for Preparatory Treatments: Whitening gels shouldn’t be applied to teeth with cavities or mouths with gum disease. So, if they’re present in your mouth, they’ll need to be treated first.
Types of Teeth Whitening: What Do They Cost?
If your only concern is cost, there are several options that could potentially help you achieve a brighter smile. However, not all of them are created equal. Here are some of the teeth whitening treatments available along with their estimated costs:
- Store-Bought Strips & Gels: These are the cheapest options by far at $20-$40 per box and often come with enough product for two weeks of treatment.
- Over-the-Counter Trays: These are mass-produced one-size-fits-all trays with whitening gel that usually cost around $100 at most grocery stores and pharmacies.
- Take-Home Professional Whitening: Our take-home whitening kits are custom-fitted for your teeth and come with the same concentrated chemicals we use in-office. This option is generally a couple of hundred dollars.
- In-Office Whitening: For the fastest and most dazzling results, our in-office whitening is tailored to your smile and can be completed in about an hour. The price range for this service is generally around $400 - $800 dollars.
Fast Teeth Whitening VS Inexpensive Teeth Whitening
So, if there are cheaper options available, why do most patients prefer professional treatment? The answer is time and results! Mass-produced treatments cut their costs by diluting the whitening agents within them. This means you might end up paying for several of these over-the-counter kits to achieve similar results to one of our professional procedures.
Even if they could eventually brighten your smile to satisfaction, over-using whitening products can lead to enamel erosion and tooth sensitivity. It’s better to pay for a more expensive treatment performed by professionals than to trust your teeth to potentially dubious store-bought products. This is especially true if you have an event coming up and you need results fast!
Options For Making Teeth Whitening Affordable
Achieving a brighter smile shouldn’t leave you stressed about your finances. This is why our team offers excellent and affordable options for payment and financing.
For one, we proudly accept CareCredit and Lending Club financing, allowing qualified patients to cover all their treatment needs up-front. This will allow you to pay off your balance over time in smaller installments that fit neatly into your budget.
We also have a special promotion for new patients that you can view here. If you have a healthy mouth and want to brighten your grin, there’s no better time to schedule your first visit with us than now!
Teeth Whitening FAQs
Considering cosmetic dental treatment for the first time? Never completed teeth whitening treatment before? If you have concerns about teeth whitening but are still curious to see if it’s right for you, you’re more than welcome to give our office a call to learn more! We encourage you to take a look at the most common questions our practice receives ahead of your appointment. However, if your question is not listed, please let us know during your cosmetic consultation or over the phone.
Does teeth whitening damage enamel?
Enamel is made from the hardest material in the human body and is more than capable of receiving teeth whitening treatment without being damaged in any way. Not only does professional teeth whitening from a dentist effectively whiten teeth, but there’s no risk of it damaging enamel compared to home remedies you may read about online. Our dentists will help you determine the best whitening method based on your lifestyle.
How often do I need to whiten my teeth?
You may need to whiten your teeth more often depending on your day-to-day habits, including the foods you eat, how regularly you perform oral hygiene, and how often you visit our office for exams and cleanings. The better you take care of your smile, the less frequently you’ll need to get a touch-up. Those who take good care of their smile can expect it to stay white for at least a year or longer. Alternatively, you may need to complete a touch-up after six months if you eat richly-pigmented foods often or use tobacco.
Why can’t I just whiten teeth with store-bought options?
The problem with store-bought solutions is that they are truly meant to address stains that sit on the surface of enamel, rather than the deeper layers where stains tend to settle and become incredibly difficult to remove. Powerful bleaching gels with highly concentrated amounts of whitening agents are generally only available in dental offices as they require a professional to apply. Whitening products are ideal for keeping teeth whitened after they already received professional treatment, but they should only be used one or two times a week.
How do I whiten teeth at home?
If you decide to receive at-home whitening treatment from our office, we’ll break down the process of using the whitening trays step-by-step so you know exactly what to expect. For example, you should always brush your teeth before wearing the trays to ensure even coverage.
Does activated charcoal actually whiten teeth?
At this time, there’s not much evidence available on the effectiveness of activated charcoal as an effective solution for whitening teeth. In fact, many charcoal products are not regulated by the FDA, meaning it’s possible that you could damage your enamel rather than whiten it. Since the dentin layer (which sits directly underneath enamel) is naturally yellow, you may actually be causing your teeth to appear more yellow in appearance by using these products.