Zoom! Teeth Whitening – Altamonte Springs, FL

Teeth Whitening Treatments

When you choose professional teeth whitening in Altamonte Springs, you can either get treatment from the comfort of your own home, or fast and effective in-office treatment. Either way, you’ll be able to look forward to virtually guaranteed, long-lasting, beautiful bright teeth that can boost your confidence and make you feel like smiling more.

In-Office Teeth Whitening

Zoom! chair-side teeth-whitening technology involves applying a pH-balanced hydrogen peroxide bleaching gel to your teeth. One of our certified dental assistants will protect your gums, lips, and cheeks to avoid exposure to these sensitive tissues. The gel will then be activated by a laser light directed at the teeth to brighten your smile by several shades. The entire process takes two hours or less.

Take-Home Teeth Whitening

We also offer customized take-home teeth whitening trays as a cost-effective and convenient alternative to our in-office whitening system. These trays are also helpful when you need to touch-up in-office whitening results periodically. Typically, they’re applied to the teeth for approximately thirty minutes, twice a day, until your desired shade is achieved. Our take-home method allows you the freedom to easily fit whitening into your schedule, no matter how busy it is.

The Benefits of Professional Treatment

Unlike store-bought products and kits that make big promises that they likely can’t deliver, professional teeth whitening treatment can quickly and safely break apart surface stains that litter your smile and impact your self-confidence. Here are some additional benefits you’ll be able to enjoy with professional treatment:

• Long-lasting results.
• Highly-concentrated whitening ingredients that have been clinically tested and approved by the ADA.
• No risk to your oral health.
• Specially formulated whitening gel is great for sensitive teeth.

Tips For Maintaining Your Results

After your treatment, we’ll provide you with some tips and tricks on how to maintain the results for as long as possible. That way, you can get the most out of your investment. Here are some care tips we typically provide patients with:

• Keep up with your at-home oral hygiene routine.
• Visit our dental office every six months for a checkup and cleaning.
• When you notice results beginning to fade, visit us for a touch-up.
• Break bad oral habits such as smoking.
• Avoid stain-causing foods and drinks.
• Substitute healthier snacks for junk food whenever possible, such as fresh fruits and vegetables instead of potato chips.

If you have any questions or concerns after your treatment, don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team.

Understanding the Cost of Teeth Whitening

Before you go all-in on any dental treatment, certainly you’ll want to be clear on what it’s going to cost. Below, we’ll touch on all the factors that impact the cost of teeth whitening in Altamonte Springs. While it can vary from patient to patient, gaining a better understanding of the elements involved will help you know what to expect prior to your smile rejuvenation.

Factors That Affect the Cost of Teeth Whitening

While professional teeth whitening treatment has a preset cost, there are aspects regarding the particular patient that can make it more or less expensive, such as:

• Preparatory treatments: If a patient has cavities or gum disease, these will need to be addressed first. Otherwise, teeth whitening may lead to further problems and may not yield optimal results.
• The degree of discoloration: Severely stained teeth may require multiple treatments for the patient to achieve their desired shade.
• The cause and location of the discoloration: Are your teeth stained due to an age-related issue or a medication you take? Is the staining located on the enamel surface or within your tooth?

Types of Teeth Whitening: What Do They Cost? 

• Professional Take-Home Whitening Kit: For this, the dentist creates a customized set of trays and provides professional-strength whitening gel for the patient to use at home. Altogether, it usually costs a few hundred dollars.
• Professional In-Office Whitening: The cost of in-office teeth whitening generally ranges from $400-800.
• Store-Bought Whitening Kit: These trays and gel are available in most grocery stores and pharmacies, and the cost typically spans from $20-100.
• Whitening Strips & Gels: This is easily the cheapest option. Strips in particular usually cost $20-40 for a box that lasts two weeks.

Store-Bought Teeth Whitening vs. Professional Teeth Whitening

If you prioritize cost when you pursue teeth whitening in Altamonte Springs, your wallet may appreciate it, but the impact on your smile likely won’t be what you were hoping for. Why is that the case?

For one, the products used by your dentist are several times stronger than anything you can find at the store. This enables your dentist to deliver much better, more noticeable results upon your smile. Also, the exam your dentist performs before proceeding with whitening treatment may be crucial. It could prevent you from accidentally irritating your mouth due to a cavity or infection that snuck under your radar.

While a professional treatment might be more expensive upfront, odds are you’ll end up enjoying your smile more and spending much less cash in the long term because you won’t have to bother with touch-ups every few weeks.

Options for Making Teeth Whitening Affordable

Because teeth whitening is considered an elective procedure, it is very rarely covered by dental insurance. Fortunately, here at Distinctive Dentistry on Maitland, you don’t have to pay for the treatment entirely upfront. If you need help, you can break up the cost with CareCredit’s low-to-no interest financing. When you contact our office, be sure to let us know if you are interested in utilizing CareCredit, and we’ll help you find a plan to boost your smile without breaking your budget! 

Teeth Whitening Frequently Asked Questions

Are you not sure if teeth whitening is right for you? Tried many different oral care products to brighten teeth and been disappointed every time you do? At Distinctive Dentistry on Maitland, we’re not happy until you’re happy. So, when it comes to teeth whitening (or any cosmetic treatment for that matter), we want to make sure you’re satisfied and fully informed. Below, we’ve included the most common questions we hear from our patients regarding this treatment, so feel free to review our detailed responses as well!