Teeth Whitening – Lewisville, TX
Brighten Your Teeth for Flawless Smiles
Dr. Capehart knows how important it is to have a smile you can feel proud of. With professional teeth whitening in Lewisville, we can help you enjoy a brighter, more dazzling smile. Whether you’re looking for a simple, in-office solution or would like to explore at-home options, Capehart Dental can help you cut through dark spots caused by aging, coffee, red wine, cigarettes, and even some medications to reveal whiter, more youthful teeth. Continue reading to learn more about these solutions!
Who Is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
The best way to know if you’re a candidate for teeth whitening is to consult Dr. Capehart. While each patient has a unique smile, our goal is to provide you with a stunning grin while maintaining your oral health. To achieve this, we take into account various factors, such as the cause of your discoloration and the condition of your teeth and gums. Rest assured – we are committed to going above and beyond to ensure your smile is healthy, strong, and beautiful.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
With professional teeth whitening, we can effectively remove stubborn stains in the comfort of your home or during a single visit to our office. Here’s what you should know about these options:
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
Pola Day is a hydrogen peroxide-based option that lets you focus on your busy day, not your smile. You’ll just need to line your custom-made teeth whitening trays as Dr. Capehart recommends and wear them for the prescribed amount of time each day. Within days, you’ll begin to see dazzling results.
Pola Night is similar to Day, except that its carbamide peroxide-based system lets you wear your aligners while you sleep at night, instead of during the day. For some patients, this is more convenient and more comfortable.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
Pola offers two in-office options for you to take advantage of – Pola Office+ and Pola Zing.
With Office+, you’ll come in for a 30-minute appointment, during which Dr. Capehart’s team will first clean your teeth and then apply Pola’s powerful, stain-fighting hydrogen peroxide gel. By exposing this gel to a special light, we can maximize your results, revealing a brighter smile in just a single visit.
Zing offers similar results but with a different intent in mind. Specifically, Zing is designed to help patients looking for a way to jump-start at-home teeth whitening treatment. If you’ll be using at-home whitening to brighten your smile, Dr. Capehart will use this appointment to show you how to fill your custom-made whitening trays and will give you all the information you need to know on using Pola’s products safely.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
Teeth whitening results can last over a year with proper maintenance and oral hygiene. Here are some tips to help preserve your whitened smile:
- Avoid stain-causing foods and beverages that are high in tannins.
- Visit our office for touch-up treatments.
- Use whitening toothpaste occasionally to help minimize discoloration.
- Eat naturally whitening foods that also help strengthen your enamel, like white dairy products.
Understanding the Cost of Teeth Whitening
You can't put a price on the benefits of a bright, white smile. However, few people have white teeth naturally and they also change color over time. You don't have to be rich to reverse tooth discoloration. Many factors affect the cost of teeth whitening, but we offer flexible financial solutions to keep your treatment affordable. We will help you turn back the clock to reveal a younger, brighter smile using a professional whitening system.
Factors That Affect the Cost of Teeth Whitening
There is no flat fee for teeth whitening because every situation differs. You'll require an initial consultation to ensure you're a candidate for teeth whitening. Your mouth must be healthy before any elective service, including whitening treatments. It's not unusual to require preliminary procedures, such as a dental cleaning, fillings, or gum disease therapy. Any additional treatments will be factored into your estimate.
Types of Teeth Whitening: What Do They Cost?
You have multiple options to treat surface stains. Your cosmetic dentist will learn more about your preferences to determine which is best for you:
- In-Office Teeth Whitening: Your teeth can get up to 8 shades brighter during your lunch break. A protective barrier is placed over your gums and lips before applying the whitening gel. A special dental light is used for 15-minute intervals to activate the whitening ingredients to dissolve tough stains.
- At-Home Teeth Whitening: You can achieve in-office results from the comfort of your home. Your cosmetic dentist will give you everything you need to lift stains gradually. You will use the whitening kit every day for about 2 weeks to get your teeth noticeably whiter.
Inexpensive Teeth Whitening vs. Professional Teeth Whitening
Visiting a dentist for teeth whitening is an investment in proven results that won't damage your teeth. Not everyone is a candidate for teeth whitening and not all over-the-counter products are safe. When you choose a dentist for teeth whitening, you're guaranteeing you will achieve the results you want safely. Your cosmetic dentist will create a personalized plan to resolve discoloration. Your results can last for many months or years with the correct aftercare, like brushing and flossing.
Options for Making Teeth Whitening Affordable
You have many options to keep teeth whitening affordable. A member of our dental team will review your estimate and discuss your payment options, which include:
- Traditional Payments: Our office accepts cash, personal checks, and most credit cards for payment.
- Dental Insurance: Dental insurance does not cover elective procedures, like teeth whitening. However, your benefits may cover your consultation, diagnostic services, and medically necessary preparatory procedures, like fillings. We will work on your behalf with your dental insurance to maximize any applicable coverage.
- Financing: Based on your credit approval, you can pay any out-of-pocket dental expenses using monthly installments through a third-party financing company, like CareCredit.
Teeth Whitening FAQs
Can whitening treatment damage your teeth?
Teeth whitening products that haven’t been tested and approved by the ADA can cause enamel erosion and dental sensitivity. However, the treatments administered by your cosmetic dentist have been through countless trials and tests to ensure that they are completely safe and effective to use on your teeth. The ingredients have also been approved by the American Dental Association as well.
How long does it take to get your teeth whitened?
The length of teeth whitening in Lewisville treatment depends on how severe your discoloration is and what treatment kit you choose. At Capehart Dental of Lewisville, we offer in-office and take-home teeth whitening for our patients’ convenience. In-office treatment typically takes place over the course of about an hour, while our take-home kits usually provide the best results within two weeks. If you’d like to learn more about either of these, you can also schedule a consultation with our cosmetic dentist, Dr. Capehart.
Can I get my teeth whitened if I have a dental crown?
Unfortunately, if you have a restoration, such as a dental crown or bridge, we don’t recommend having your teeth whitened. This is due to the fact that your restoration is crafted from non-porous materials such as ceramic and porcelain, unlike your natural tooth enamel. That means that when we place the whitening solution onto your teeth, it will only effectively brighten your natural teeth, causing your restorations to stick out.
Does charcoal teeth whitening work?
Many people are turning to charcoal teeth whitening products since they’re advertised as an effective way to brighten your smile. Unfortunately, activated charcoal is known to be abrasive and result in enamel erosion, which is why these products haven’t been proven to be effective and safe by the ADA. Instead of risking your oral health, it’s best to choose a treatment that is safe for your smile.