Teeth Whitening Leesburg
See Your Smile Get Bright
No matter how well you look after it, your smile will sometimes look darker than you'd prefer. Even the best oral hygiene can't always keep your grin from turning yellow or brown. With that said, you don't need to worry; simply get teeth whitening in Leesburg! This service from Dr. Pham and her team can remove tooth stains, making your smile brighter than ever before. Learn how it works by reading below, or book a consultation soon!
Why Choose Downtown Family Dental of Leesburg for Teeth Whitening?
- Beautiful, Natural-Looking Whitening Results
- Skilled Dentist with a Keen Eye for Detail
- Warm & Gentle Dental Team
Who is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Most teens and adults can qualify for modern teeth whitening. As things stand, the treatment’s only major requirement is decent oral health – no untreated cavities, no gum disease, etc. Just keep in mind that whitening can benefit some folks more than others.
The best whitening candidates are those with extrinsic tooth stains. Put another way, treatment is most effective on smiles discolored by foods, drinks, tobacco, and similar sources. It doesn’t work quite as well for intrinsic stains – marks that occur beneath your enamel. However, any patient who wants more confidence should see good results.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
At your consultation, Dr. Pham will outline two teeth whitening options for you. The first is a take-home kit that lets you brighten your grin under a flexible schedule. In contrast, the second approach is an in-office treatment performed by Dr. Pham herself.
How long your whitening takes will depend on which method you choose. That said, either approach should brighten your smile by six to eight shades.
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
For take-home teeth whitening, we’ll provide you with custom trays and professional bleaching gel. You’ll then wear the gel-filled trays over your smile for a few hours every day, all from the comfort and convenience of home. This process will show noticeable results after just two weeks or so, leaving your grin much whiter and brighter.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
In-office teeth whitening takes place at our dental practice. At its start, one of our team members will apply bleaching gel directly onto your smile. This powerful solution will then penetrate your enamel to blast away deep, set-in tooth stains. After about an hour, the bleaching gel’s penetration will have made your smile a great deal whiter.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
Unfortunately, teeth whitening is not a permanent solution. Because it is not designed to last forever, you will need touch-ups if you want to maintain your results for longer. The good news is that you can follow some simple and easy steps at home to ensure your brighter, whiter smile stays around as long as possible. Some of these tips include:
- Maintaining a good oral hygiene routine (i.e. brushing twice daily, flossing at least once before bed, rinsing)
- Eating a well-balanced, nutrient-rich diet and limiting sugar and starch
- Avoiding dark-colored beverages that can easily stain your teeth (i.e. coffee, soda, tea, red wine)
- Quitting smoking and using tobacco products
- Avoiding hard, crunchy foods that can break down enamel
- Maintaining regular dental checkups and cleanings with us
Understanding the Cost of Teeth Whitening
Enhancing your smile can boost your confidence in your appearance, potentially improving your overall quality of life. Looking and feeling like the best version of yourself can contribute to achieving better professional outcomes, fostering deeper relationships, and a more fulfilling social life.
It’s natural to want to know what you might expect to pay for a lighter grin, but the amount due depends on your unique circumstances. Continue reading to learn how the cost is determined, and feel free to contact us for more information!
Factors That Affect the Cost of Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening typically has a predetermined rate, but several different factors impact how many treatments you’ll need to achieve your desired shade, such as:
- The severity of the discoloration. Those with slightly ivory teeth might only need one treatment, while darker yellow or brown enamel might require multiple repetitions.
- The types of stains. Extrinsic blemishes in your enamel tend to respond well to topical treatments, but deeper-seated flaws that start or seep into the lower layer of dentin might require multiple treatments or other cosmetic services.
- Other procedures necessary. Our team examines your mouth before administering professional teeth whitening to ensure no cavities or gum disease interfere. You’ll be responsible for any additional procedures needed to maintain your oral health.
Types of Teeth Whitening and Their Costs?
There are potentially multiple ways to lighten your smile, and each comes with its own price range as outlined in more detail below:
- In-office procedures. Pham offers in-office procedures using professional-grade gels for reliable results, which can cost between $400 to $800 or more, in rare cases.
- Take-home kits. Our team can also send you home with everything you’ll need to achieve ideal results from your living room, like ultra-concentrated gels and custom-fitted applicator trays, typically for a few hundred dollars.
- “Over-the-counter” trays. One-size-fits-all supplies can often be purchased for about $100 or less.
- Store-bought strips. Many stores and pharmacies carry whitening strips and gels for about $20 to $40 per box.
Store-Bought vs. Professional Teeth Whitening
Many patients in Leesburg wonder whether it’s worth investing their valuable resources in professional teeth whitening when there are cheaper options available. However, it’s important to remember that when it comes to cosmetic dentistry, the quality of a product is often reflected in its price.
Although commercially available products might cost less, they often contain diluted bleaches that are less effective. Plus, you might trigger sensitivity if you overapply or misuse the gel. Meanwhile, our team examines your mouth first, then provides safe and effective whitening solutions so your teeth are as healthy as they are beautiful after your treatment.
Options for Making Teeth Whitening Affordable
Most dental insurance policies don’t cover services intended to improve your appearance more than your oral health, like teeth whitening. However, our Downtown Family Dental of Leesburg team believes everyone deserves to have a smile they can feel proud of. That’s why we offer the following options to help make your elected services more affordable:
- Wellness plan. You can join our onsite wellness plan for a flat rate to enjoy similar coverage as dental insurance without the frustration of filing claims, waiting periods, and deductibles.
- Flexible financing. We’ve also partnered with third-party financers to offer flexible payment plans. If your application is approved, this allows you to divvy your total invoice into more manageable installments.
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