Patients can expect to spend anywhere from $250 to $750 to have their teeth professionally whitened by a dentist. The higher end of this range will often include both the in-chair whitening treatments as well as custom whitening trays that can be taken home to enhance the results and provide quick touch-ups whenever necessary. This price range will definitely be a bit pricier than what you are able to find at a store for at-home teeth whitening, but most of those options can be quite harmful to your teeth and will not be able to provide the same stunning results. To achieve a safe but dramatically brighter smile, professional teeth whitening is the way to go.

The total cost of the treatments will vary depending on the type of teeth whitening procedure chosen, with some being a bit pricier than others.

With such a price difference between professional teeth whitening treatments and at-home whitening kits, many people wonder if the price tag is really worth it. The at-home whitening kits can be useful in a pinch, but they are not as effective or safe as the professional options. These store-bought kits will typically contain lower concentrations of the ingredients that actually bleach the teeth, making them provide more subtle results, but are also less regulated, often leading to patients using too much of the product, potentially damaging the teeth and gums. Professional teeth whitening will provide much more precise results that are far more effective since the dentist is able to use stronger concentrations of the bleaching ingredients in a safe, controlled manner. As well, having the treatment provided by a professional who is far more experienced in teeth whitening will ensure that the results are more even and will reduce the potential risks.

Teeth whitening is not permanent, but with proper aftercare and closely following the recommendations and instructions provided by your dentist, you will be able to prolong the beautiful brightness provided by your professional teeth whitening treatment for much longer. Keeping your teeth white is not just a matter of avoiding drinking coffee or red wine; there are many different foods, beverages, and other factors that contribute to discoloration or staining of the teeth. However, the results provided through a professional teeth whitening treatment can be sustained by maintaining a teeth whitening schedule to diminish the appearance of stains or discoloration on the teeth regularly.

The longevity of the beautiful results provided by a professional teeth whitening treatment will vary, with most patients being able to enjoy their bright smile for anywhere from several months to multiple years. Being mindful of what you eat or drink, particularly for the first 48 hours following the treatment but even long-term will be a significant factor in how long the teeth whitening results will last. Also, avoiding smoking tobacco and making sure to brush the teeth right after consuming anything that is particularly pigmented will help to reduce the amount of staining and discoloration that occurs on the teeth, allowing you to go longer in between teeth whitening treatments.

There are quite a few different types of professional teeth whitening treatments that the dentist will likely be able to offer, most likely recommending the treatment that will be best suited for the individual patient’s needs, but most of them will consist of the application of a gel that contains a certain concentration (often somewhere between 20% to 40%) of a bleaching agent to the teeth and leaving that to sit for several minutes. This gel helps to break down oxygen on the surface of the teeth, effectively reducing the appearance of discoloration and stains. There are some procedures that will also use a lamp or light that is pointed to the teeth while the gel remains on the teeth, which helps to speed up and amplify the results. After the recommended period of time, the dentist will completely clear away all of the gel from the teeth and may repeat this method multiple times in one appointment, depending on the desired final results and how quickly the teeth were able to whiten.

Dental teeth whitening is an easy and fast way to whiten your teeth and also improve your smile. Dental teeth whitening is available at Friends Family Dental and Orthodontics. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are located at 2120 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229. We look forward to serving you! We serve patients from Brooklyn, NY Manhattan NY, Bronx NY, Hoboken NJ, West New York NJ, and surrounding areas.