Teeth Whitening – Sparta, NJ

Who is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?

Are you interested in whitening your teeth? If so, you’ll be happy to hear that the in-office and take-home whitening treatments we offer at our office can effectively lift stains from dark-colored beverages, like coffee, as well as tobacco use, certain medications, and the natural aging process. So, take the next step toward your dream smile: schedule a consultation with one of our exceptional dentists! Once they know the cause of the discoloration, how pigmented the stains are, and what your aesthetic goals are, they can determine which cosmetic dentistry treatment (or treatments) are ideal for you.

How Does Teeth Whitening Work?

We offer two options to our patients in Sparta: in-office and take-home teeth whitening treatments. Below, you’ll find some helpful information on each, but don’t hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions or want to learn more about a specific service.

In-Office Teeth Whitening

If you have an important event coming up just around the corner, then our In-Office Zoom! Whitening treatment will help your smile look its best just in time for the big day. A powerful bleaching gel will be applied to your teeth, and then we’ll expose it to a special light that slightly heats it up. This enables it to break up any stains on your teeth as quickly as possible. In as little as an hour, we can make your teeth six to eight shades brighter, meaning you’ll feel nice and confident right when you need to!

Take-Home Teeth Whitening

Want the convenience of an at-home whitening treatment without the underwhelming results? At Gentle Dentistry Sparta, we can give you the power of Zoom! right at home. We’ll provide you with a kit that consists of mouth trays as well as Zoom’s bleaching gel, which is much stronger than anything you’ll find on store shelves or online. Just use the kit daily as directed, and you’ll see your teeth become lighter and lighter. Keep going until you reach your perfect shade, which for most people only takes about two weeks!

Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile

By going to our office for treatment instead of using store-bought products, you’re already choosing a whitening solution built to last much longer than average. However, the results of your whitening will depend on how well you care for your smile. By taking steps like regular brushing and flossing, you can extend your whitening results. Typically, the effects of treatment will last between 3 and 6 months, but this will also depend on the kinds of foods you consume. Try to avoid food rich in color that can stain your teeth like wine, pasta sauce, coffee, and more. It’s also important to quit unhealthy habits that can stain your teeth, like smoking.

Understanding the Cost of Teeth Whitening 

Patients tend to be a little bit nervous about paying for their whitening treatment, particularly if it’s their first experience getting cosmetic dental treatment of any kind. While it’s true that dental insurance won’t usually pay for this or any other elective procedure, that doesn’t mean that the treatment is going to be prohibitively expensive.

We’ll be sure to give you a detailed account of what your treatment will cost you before you get it, but until then, here’s what you should know about the treatment.

Factors that Affect the Cost of Teeth Whitening

The cost of teeth whitening can vary based on several factors. The severity and type of stains or discoloration play a significant role; more intense or deep-seated discoloration typically requires additional treatments. The nature of the discoloration—whether it’s age-related, medication-induced, or whether the stains are extrinsic (on the enamel) or intrinsic (within the tooth)—also affects the process's complexity. Additionally, if preliminary dental work like fillings or crowns is needed before whitening can begin, this can increase the overall cost. These factors together determine the number of sessions required to achieve the desired results, influencing the total expense of teeth whitening.

Types of Teeth Whitening: What Do They Cost? 

The cost of teeth whitening varies depending on the method chosen. In-office teeth whitening is the most expensive, typically ranging from $400 to $800, but in some cases, it can exceed $1,000 due to specific circumstances. Take-home whitening kits provided by a dentist, which include custom-fit trays, usually cost a few hundred dollars.

Over-the-counter whitening trays, which are not custom-fit, generally cost $100 or less. The most affordable option is whitening strips or gels, available at most stores for $20 to $40 per box. These strips usually contain enough product for a two-week treatment. Each option offers different levels of convenience, effectiveness, and cost, allowing patients to choose the best fit for their needs and budget.

Fast Teeth Whitening VS Inexpensive Teeth Whitening 

While store-bought teeth whitening options are cheaper, they often deliver slower and less noticeable results, especially for those with significant discoloration. Many patients experience minimal improvement with over-the-counter strips or gels, often requiring months to achieve desired results. In contrast, professional teeth whitening treatments, though more expensive, offer superior quality and faster outcomes. In-office treatments can brighten teeth by several shades in just one visit, while professional take-home kits are effective within a week or two. The immediate and dramatic improvements seen with professional options make them popular despite the higher cost. When choosing a whitening method, it’s crucial to consider the desired results and how quickly you want to achieve them, not just the price.

Options For Making Teeth Whitening Affordable

Given that dental insurance is unlikely to pay for teeth whitening, you might have to think about alternative methods of making the care you receive more affordable. One option you might want to take advantage of is financing.

We frequently work with CareCredit, which is a health and wellness financing company that can potentially help you get the care that you’re looking for. It can allow you to split the cost of your services across several monthly payments, often with little-to-know additional interest.

If you want to know more about this or any other opportunity for making care affordable, reach out to us for a consultation today!

Teeth Whitening FAQs

Are you still curious about teeth whitening? At Gentle Dentistry Sparta, we want all of our patients to have the information they need to feel confident in their treatment of choice. That’s why we’ve included the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about teeth whitening in Sparta. Keep reading to learn more about how we can eliminate stains and discoloration for a beautiful set of pearly white teeth.