Teeth Whitening – West Orange, NJ

Who is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?

Are your pearly whites no longer living up to their name? Whether it’s the result of tobacco use, dark-colored foods and drinks, the medication you’re taking, or the natural aging process, the next step is simple: schedule a consultation with us! From there, we can learn more about your smile goals, pinpoint the cause of your dental discoloration, ensure your teeth and gums are healthy, and determine if teeth whitening is the best cosmetic dental treatment for you.

How Does Teeth Whitening Work?

At our West Orange dental office, we offer both take-home and in-office teeth whitening. Below, you will find a brief overview of the treatment process, but don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or want to learn more!

Take-Home Teeth Whitening

For take-home teeth whitening treatments, we create custom bleaching trays just for you. This will allow you to enjoy optimal results within two short weeks of use. After you’ve undergone in-office Zoom! teeth whitening, you can engage in take-home teeth whitening to touch up or enhance the results.

In-Office Teeth Whitening

Zoom! laser teeth whitening in West Orange is an in-office bleaching option that we offer for those who want results that are both quick and dramatic. Over the course of just one appointment, your smile becomes several shades whiter, and with the Zoom! light, we brighten teeth in complete comfort.

The Whitening for Life Program

The Whitening for Life Program in West Orange works like this: after purchasing one of our teeth whitening treatments, we fit you for your custom take-home whitening trays. Just schedule your regular hygiene appointment every six months, and at every appointment, you'll receive complimentary teeth whitening gel. The Whitening for Life program gives you a little boost of self-confidence every six months!

Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile

Our Whitening for Life Program will make maintaining your results significantly easier. That said, it is important that you avoid doing anything that will stain your teeth, like using tobacco products. We also encourage our patients to keep dark-colored foods and drinks to a minimum, brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash consistently, and come to our office every six months for a dental checkup and teeth cleaning.

For West Orange, Verona, Livingston, Bloomfield, Montclair, and surrounding northern New Jersey communities, D&G Dental of West Orange provides teeth whitening and other cosmetic dental treatments, along with general and restorative dentistry for excellent oral health. Do something good for your smile and contact us for an appointment!

Understanding the Cost of Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is considered a cosmetic procedure because it’s intended to enhance your looks more than improve your oral health, so most dental insurance policies don’t cover the cost. As a result, many patients are curious about how much they’ll be expected to pay to upgrade their appearance.

The amount due can vary from person to person because it depends on your unique circumstances. Our D&G Dental of West Orange team will gladly provide more detailed information after your initial consultation. Continue reading to learn more about how the rate of teeth whitening is determined, and feel free to contact us for additional information.

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Factors That Affect the Cost of Teeth Whitening

Although whitening services usually do have a set pricing structure, there are additional factors that can affect how many treatments you will need, which adds to your total invoice. Some considerations that we take into account can include:

• Whether other procedures are needed first. If we find signs of cavities or gum disease, we’ll address those before applying whitening to avoid harming your smile, which can increase the final amount due.
• The type of discoloration. Extrinsic stains on the surface of your teeth can usually be whitened effectively. Meanwhile, intrinsic blemishes in the lower layers aren’t as responsive to topical treatments and may require repeated or alternative services.
• The severity of your condition. Stubbornly stained teeth or ones that are more darkly pigmented are more likely to require repeated treatments than those that are slightly off-white.

What Do Different Types of Teeth Whitening Cost?

There are potentially several ways to achieve a brighter smile, each with its own associated expenditures. We’ve outlined some of the most popular options below to give you a more accurate idea of what you might expect to spend on the different methods:

• In-office teeth whitening. This usually ranges between $400 to $800+ depending on your unique needs.
• Professional take-home kits. Our team can send you home with everything you need to lighten your grin, including custom-fitted application trays and ultra-concentrated gels, usually for a few hundred dollars.
• Over-the-counter whitening trays. These one-size-fits-all applicators can often be purchased for $100 or less.
• Commercial strips and gels. You can find boxes of whitening strips in many stores and pharmacies for about $20 to $40.

Store-Bought vs. Professional Teeth Whitening 

Many people wonder why they should invest in professional whitening services with their dentist when there are other more cost-effective choices available. The truth is that when it comes to cosmetic dentistry, treatment quality is often reflected in its price.

Although you might pay less for store-bought products initially, the standardized trays and diluted bleaching gels often lead to errors in application, tooth sensitivity, or a lack of the desired results. Fortunately, our providers have the experience and access to professional-grade materials necessary to improve your appearance safely. You’ll get instant results from a single in-office visit or start to see changes within a couple of weeks of using our customized take-home kits.

Options for Making Teeth Whitening Affordable

Investing in your smile can boost your confidence so you can enjoy a better quality of life, and we don’t want your budget to stand in the way. We offer the following programs to help make teeth whitening services more affordable:

• Flexible financing. We’ve partnered with CareCredit so that, if your application is approved, you can break up your total invoice into more manageable monthly installments that won’t break the bank.
• Teeth whitening for life. Once you’ve purchased one of our whitening treatments, we’ll provide complimentary whitening gel every six months during your routine checkups so you can continue to maintain your ideal shade at home.

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