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At-Home Teeth Whitening – Wethersfield, CT
Achieve Professional-Grade Results from Home
One of the first things that people notice about you is the condition of your teeth, and if your enamel appears more yellow or brown than pearly white, you might not make a good impression. Although many commercially available toothpastes, strips, and gels claim to be able to lighten your grin, they don’t always work as intended.
Thankfully, our Wethersfield Dental Group team can help you achieve professional-grade results from home with customized teeth whitening solutions. We can provide a convenient kit that contains everything you need to obtain the sparkling smile you’ve always dreamed of. Continue reading to learn more, and feel free to contact us for additional information.
Why Choose Wethersfield Dental Group for At-Home Teeth Whitening?
- Top-Quality Products for Better Results
- Advanced Technology to Improve Patient Comfort
- Flexible Financing & In-House Memberships Available
Who is a Good Candidate for At-Home Teeth Whitening?
Potentially, anyone who is unhappy with the shade of their grin can benefit from our professional teeth whitening solutions, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best treatment for everyone’s circumstances. Before proceeding, you must consult with one of our dentists in Wethersfield to ensure you’re a good candidate.
First, our team will examine your mouth to ensure no pre-existing problems, like cavities or gum disease, interfere with your results. We’ll also check the type of stains present; extrinsic blemishes on your enamel from consuming darkly toned foods and drinks tend to respond better to topical treatments than intrinsic stains in the lower layers.
How Does At-Home Teeth Whitening Work?
Many patients feel tempted to try over-the-counter whitening solutions only to end up disappointed in the lack of results. These products tend to contain diluted bleaching agents and one-size-fits-all trays that don’t produce the desired change. Then, you might develop sensitivity by overapplying or misusing the bleach.
Meanwhile, our team utilizes professional-grade solutions designed to mitigate potential discomfort. We’ll also provide custom-fitted applicator trays for more accurate treatments to produce a noticeably brighter grin, usually within a couple of weeks.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
Once you’ve finally achieved just-the-right hue, it’s natural to want to do everything you can to maintain it. Teeth whitening often lasts anywhere from six months to three years, but it depends on how well you care for your smile. You can preserve the perfect shade by:
- Implementing a routine. If you don’t already brush and floss twice daily, now’s the perfect time to start! It removes plaque and bacteria so darkly toned ingredients have nothing to cling to.
- Watch what you eat. Avoid common culprits known to stain, like coffee, tea, berries, and tomatoes. Instead, fill up on yogurt and cheese that are light and contain calcium to support your enamel.
- Schedule follow-ups. You may need occasional touch-ups to maintain the perfect color over time, and it’s a good idea to see us for a routine checkup and cleaning every six months to prevent potential problems.
Understanding the Cost of Teeth Whitening
As great as teeth whitening sounds, you should learn its price before you commit. Doing so ensures your final treatment will fit your budget. With that said, you'll have to consult our dentists for an estimate; the cost of teeth whitening varies by patient. Our team will then work to make your care affordable, all while outlining its varied price factors. We’ll even explain our practice’s helpful payment options, which can make teeth whitening less costly.
Factors That Affect the Cost of Teeth Whitening
While teeth whitening usually has a set price, many factors can impact how many sessions you need. These include:
- Stain Type(s) – You’ll likely need fewer sessions if your smile stains are extrinsic (i.e., from foods and drinks). In contrast, you’ll require more if the stains are intrinsic (i.e., beneath the enamel).
- Stain Severity – Patients need more frequent sessions if their stains are very dark and severe. After all, such discoloration is trickier to remove over time.
- Prior Dental Work – Depending on your case, you may require other dental work (crowns, fillings, etc.) before teeth whitening. These services would add to your overall expense.
Types of Teeth Whitening: What Do They Cost?
Since different types of teeth whitening exist, the kind you get influences your treatment cost. The most notable types are:
- In-Office Teeth Whitening – As the most expensive option, in-office teeth whitening costs an average of $400-800 per session. This price can even reach $1000 in rare cases.
- Take-Home Teeth Whitening – With a dentist’s take-home whitening kit, you’ll spend a few hundred dollars.
- “Over-the-Counter” Teeth Whitening Trays – Store-bought whitening trays often cost little, as they aren’t customized for patients. Most have a price of $100 or less.
- Teeth Whitening Strips/Gels – Today’s teeth whitening strips and gels cost the least among treatment options. In fact, most pharmacies and supermarkets only charge $20-40 per box.
OTC Teeth Whitening vs. Professional Teeth Whitening
Though it’s usually the pricier option, “pro” teeth whitening is more popular than store-bought. That’s because professional work offers superior results.
Remember that cosmetic dentistry’s cost reflects its quality. Since store-bought strips and gels aren’t that effective, retailers charge relatively less for them. Meanwhile, the high price of pro-whitening stems from the service’s excellent effects. Patients can trust this latter option to make their smiles six to eight shades brighter than before.
Options for Making Teeth Whitening Affordable
Though teeth whitening isn’t covered by dental insurance, it can still be affordable. All you need to do is rely on our practice’s helpful payment options! Here at Wethersfield Dental Group, we happen to offer:
- In-Office Dental Plans – For an annual fee, you can join one of our in-office dental plans. Any of them could give you a 15% discount on teeth whitening.
- Flexible Financing – Our practice is proud to work with CareCredit, a reputable 3rd party financier. They’d let you pay for teeth whitening in manageable monthly installments.
Removing your grin’s stains doesn’t have to “break the bank.” Instead, visit our office soon to finance your whitening treatment.