Teeth Whitening – Renton, WA
Remove Tooth Stains and Brighten Your Smile
Have you ever looked in the mirror and wished you had whiter teeth? Plenty of other people share this feeling, which is likely why teeth whitening is such a popular cosmetic dentistry option. Dr. Manpreet Dhaliwal and Dr. Navi Dhaliwal provide take-home and in-office whitening options that can help patients achieve significantly brighter grins. Call us today if you would like to learn more about how teeth whitening works at our practice in Renton.
Why Choose Complete Dental Care of Renton for Teeth Whitening?
- In-Office and Take-Home Whitening Options
- Highly Experienced Dentists
- Warm, Welcoming Dental Office
Who is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Teeth whitening is used to address various forms of dental discoloration. That said, it works better on some types of tooth stains than others. Our team will need to take a close look at your teeth and figure out what caused the discoloration; this will allow us to determine whether teeth whitening might be an effective solution in your case. We’ll also need to confirm that your teeth and gums are currently in good enough condition for cosmetic dentistry.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Professional teeth whitening can be performed in the comfort of your own home or at our office. Here’s a brief summary of these two approaches:
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
Our team can provide you with a take-home whitening kit that includes personalized whitening trays and whitening gel. You’ll be told to fill the trays with the gel and wear them for a certain amount of time each day. You should start seeing dazzling results after about two weeks of using this whitening method.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
In-office teeth whitening involves applying an ultra-strong bleaching gel to your teeth so that it can get rid of the stains that are bothering you. The treatment can take as little as one hour and can help brighten your grin by several shades. This approach is generally recommended if you want to whiten your smile for an event in the near future.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
After you’ve enhanced your grin with teeth whitening, it will be up to you to maintain the results for as long as possible. Here are some of the steps you can follow to keep your smile looking beautiful.
- Cut down on coffee, red wine, and any other beverages that could leave stains on your teeth. (You should also be wary of dark-colored foods such as blueberries and tomato sauce.)
- Brush your teeth thoroughly twice a day for two minutes at a time.
- Keep your smile in overall good condition by visiting your dentist once every six months for a checkup and cleaning.
- Ask your dental team about having touchups performed so that you can keep your teeth looking their best.
Understanding the Cost of Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is one of the most affordable cosmetic treatment options; it starts out at just a few hundred dollars. We invite you to call our office or visit us for a consultation to get specific pricing information for your unique case. Our team will also be happy to help you understand your payment options.
Factors that Affect the Cost of Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening services are usually one set cost, but some factors may affect the total price of your care:
- The type and severity of your dental discoloration. Some types of stains are more stubborn than others, meaning that they require more effort to correct and therefore incur higher fees.
- Preliminary care. Your teeth should be healthy before you get them whitened. If you have any untreated cavities or other oral health issues, they should be addressed prior to your whitening treatment.
- The type of teeth whitening you choose. Different types of teeth whitening have varying price ranges.
Types of Teeth Whitening: What Do They Cost?
There are four main types of teeth whitening:
- In-office professional whitening is the most expensive option, often costing $400 - $800. In some cases, special circumstances can raise the price to $1,000 or more.
- Take-home whitening kits from a dentist that use custom trays and a high-end formula may cost just a few hundred dollars.
- Over-the-counter whitening trays, which are not custom fit to your unique teeth, often run around $100 or less.
- Over-the-counter whitening strips or gels are the lowest-priced option. You can usually get enough product for a two-week course of whitening for less than $50.
Professional vs. Store-Bought Whitening — Which Is the Better Value?
After reviewing the numbers listed above, you might wonder why anyone would choose professional teeth whitening. After all, over-the-counter options are so much cheaper! Here are a few points to consider:
- Professional whitening tends to be faster and more effective. Professional treatments usually have higher concentrations of bleaching agents, meaning that they can tackle even tough discoloration in a relatively short period of time.
- Professional whitening prioritizes safety. Our dental team prioritizes your oral health, so we would never recommend a treatment that would pose an unreasonable risk to your dental health. We will also examine your teeth beforehand to make sure it is safe for you to whiten them.
- Professional whitening may be more comfortable. Often, professional formulas have desensitizing agents that help to reduce post-treatment discomfort. Plus, we can adjust your treatment if you are predisposed to sensitive teeth.
Options For Making Teeth Whitening Affordable
Because teeth whitening is classified as a purely elective cosmetic procedure, you should not expect your dental insurance to help you pay for it. Fortunately, most patients find that this service is not too difficult to afford out-of-pocket. You might even choose to use your CareCredit credit card to pay for it over the course of a few months.
Professional teeth whitening is a relatively low-cost way to discover new confidence in your smile! Get in touch with our Renton team today to learn more about it and its price.