Teeth Whitening – Parker, CO
Effective Solutions for Brightening Your Pearly Whites
Your teeth can become discolored or stained for several reasons, including overindulging in pigmented foods/drinks, tobacco products, genetics, poor oral hygiene, and natural aging. While this is often normal, it doesn’t mean you have to live with a smile you aren’t proud of. To help improve your grin, our team at RidgeGate Dental of Parker is proud to offer both take-home and in-office teeth whitening! By using professional-grade bleaching agents from Essential Whitening, you’ll be able to achieve your dream look after a couple of weeks or following a single appointment. Keep reading to learn more about our teeth whitening treatment or give us a call if you wish to schedule your consultation.
Why Choose RidgeGate Dental of Parker for Teeth Whitening?
- Take-Home & In-Office Whitening Options
- Professional & Highly-Trained Dental Team
- Accepts Financing & Offers Periodic Special Promotions
Who is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Patients who are unhappy with the color of their smile will most likely benefit from professional teeth whitening treatment. Of course, our team will need to confirm that you aren’t experiencing complications like tooth decay or gum disease, otherwise, we’ll need to address these issues before moving forward. Once your mouth is free of any problems, we can walk you through your teeth whitening options.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
This cosmetic procedure is personalized to help you achieve a brighter grin. Our team also offers two different processes that can help you reach your smile goals in whatever way is most convenient for you. These include:
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
We can provide you with Essential Whitening kits that are designed to brighten your teeth in the comfort of your home. We’ll provide you with the trays and bleaching solution so you can apply it to your smile for a particular amount of time per day. After about two weeks, you should expect to see your dazzling results!
In-Office Teeth Whitening
If you’re in a time crunch or need quicker results, our team can perform in-office whitening treatment instead. This procedure can be completed in about an hour, that way you can enjoy a brand-new look after a single visit. The results should be as effective and last as long as take-home whitening treatment, but you should expect to pay a higher upfront cost.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
To keep your pearly whites bright and beautiful after undergoing teeth whitening, you’ll want to try:
- Maintaining good oral health by brushing, flossing, and rinsing every day
- Reducing your intake of pigmented foods or drinks
- Avoiding tobacco products or other bad oral habits
- Visit our team regularly for checkups and cleanings every six months
- Schedule touch-up treatments if necessary
Understanding the Cost of Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is often people’s first experience with cosmetic dentistry, which means that it is generally the first time that patients are paying for dental care that won’t be covered by insurance. If this makes you nervous, don’t worry—even if your dental plan isn’t going to pay for your cosmetic care, we still endeavor to make our services as affordable as possible for you.
Here’s what you should know about what you can generally expect to pay for teeth whitening from us.
Factors that Affect the Cost of Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is generally offered at a single set cost, but what you ultimately end up paying to get the smile that you’re looking for can depend on a wide range of factors. People sometimes need multiple rounds of teeth whitening in order to get the results that they’re looking for, either because their discoloration is incredibly severe or because their teeth changed color due to reasons other than stains on the surface of the teeth.
It may also be necessary to complete some preliminary procedures, like fillings, before you get teeth whitening. You should factor these considerations into what your budget.
Types of Teeth Whitening: What Do They Cost?
You might also be aware that there are several different kinds of teeth whitening, each of which has its own price point. We offer two forms of professional teeth whitening at our practice—in-office and take-home. In-office teeth whitening is generally more expensive—currently, we’re offering this service for around $500 per session. Take-home teeth whitening takes longer but is cheaper: you can get your kit from us for $250 per kit.
Then there are non-professional, do-it-yourself teeth whitening kits. You might have seen these at your local pharmacy—such “one-size-fits-all” kits are typically on offer for around $100, with some cheap whitening strips costing about $20-40 per box.
Fast Teeth Whitening VS Inexpensive Teeth Whitening
If you’re interested in whitening your teeth on the cheap, you might be entrances by DIY whitening treatments. However, the fact is that these whitening treatments aren’t nearly as effective as what you’d get from us, and in many cases may actually do more harm than good.
First of all, these whitening kits are much more diluted than what you’d get from us, which means that many patients wind up overusing them in an attempt to get the results that they’re looking for. This can lead to tooth sensitivity and, if you’re dealing with tooth decay, intense discomfort.
Even if DIY whitening is cheap, it’s not likely to provide you with the results that you’re looking for.
Options For Making Teeth Whitening Affordable
Given that you can’t generally expect your whitening treatment to be covered by your dental insurance, you may need to pursue alternatives to make your care affordable. We’re currently running a special on whitening treatment that may make these services more budget-friendly than they would be at other practices.
We also have an in-house membership plan; for $55 a month you can get 15% off of all services you receive from us, which can save you money if you need preliminary treatment before your teeth whitening.
If you have any questions about how you can make your teeth whitening fit your budget, feel free to reach out to us for a consultation today!
Teeth Whitening FAQs
Is Teeth Whitening Expensive?
Patients often assume that professional whitening treatments are costly because they usually aren’t covered by dental insurance providers. The reality is that this is one of the most affordable cosmetic dental treatments out there! Plus, there are other ways to make the cost fit into your budget, like taking advantage of the specials we offer!
Is Teeth Whitening Permanent?
The results of your teeth whitening treatment will not last forever. They will, however, last for 6+ months if you take good care of your smile! That’s why we encourage patients to avoid dark-colored beverages, brush and floss consistently, and come to our office every six months for a dental checkup and teeth cleaning. You’re also welcome to visit us sooner if you need a touch-up treatment.
What’s the Difference Between Professional and Store-Bought Teeth Whitening?
Since over-the-counter whitening kits are marketed as effective and reliable alternatives to professional treatments, many patients are curious why they should invest their valuable time and money on the latter. Well, there are several reasons! In addition to using high-quality brightening agents and custom applicators, we deliver superior results because we consider both the cause of the discoloration and the state of your oral health. We also can adjust your treatment plan to accommodate other factors unique to you, including if you struggle with dental sensitivity. That way, you get the gorgeous results you deserve and have the positive experience you desire!
How Long Does Teeth Whitening Treatment Take?
There are a few things that impact the length of your treatment plan, including how significant the stains are and how white you want your teeth to be. Of course, whether you choose an in-office or take-home whitening treatment will also play a role since the former delivers results in about an hour and the latter delivers results in roughly two weeks.
Tip: Do you have an important event, like a wedding, coming up? Then don’t wait until the last minute to schedule a consultation with our Parker dental team! We want to have plenty of time to provide any necessary restorative care beforehand as well as get your teeth to the shade you desire.
Does Teeth Whitening Hurt?
No, teeth whitening treatments do not hurt. If you struggle with dental sensitivity, then don’t hesitate to let us know so that we can keep that in mind when creating your custom treatment plan. We’ll do what we can to ensure you don’t experience any discomfort – whether that’s avoiding hot and cold stimuli, using a desensitizing toothpaste, spacing out your whitening treatments, or all of the above!
Can I Drink Coffee Following My Teeth Whitening Treatment?
We recommend steering clear of all dark-colored foods and beverages immediately following your teeth whitening treatment, including coffee. If you must drink it, then make sure to use a straw and rinse your mouth thoroughly with clean water afterward. It’s also a good idea to keep a travel-sized toothbrush and toothpaste with you so that you can brush your teeth afterward – even if you’re away from home.