Teeth Whitening – Hoover, AL
Make Your Smile Shine Brighter Than Ever!
It’s not as difficult as you may think to have a beautiful smile. With simple, professional teeth whitening in Hoover, AL, we’ve helped many people achieve the smile they’ve always dreamed of having! Through this quick, safe, and inexpensive cosmetic dental treatment , you can lighten your upper and lower teeth with ease. Simply give our dental office a call to schedule an appointment so we can help you achieve a smile that you’re proud to show off.
Why Choose Moulton Dentistry of Hoover for Teeth Whitening?
- Convenient Take-Home Teeth Whitening Kits Available
- One-on-One Care to Ensure Your Cosmetic Dental Needs Are Met
- Efficient Team and Dentist Ensures Low Wait Times
Who Is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
With teeth whitening, we can easily correct and remove tooth discolorations. These stains can appear as a result of aging, chemical damage to teeth, or external stains from certain foods. Dr. Moulton offers the safest method possible for making your smile look truly brilliant thanks to the latest advancements in whitening technology. If your smile is extremely discolored, you may need to opt for crowns or veneers instead. However, since teeth whitening treatments are relatively cheap, it’s always worth a try to see how it works for you.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Patients at Moulton Dentistry can benefit from take-home teeth whitening treatments. Rest assured, this process does not affect your tooth structure or any existing restorations in the process. Following your treatment, we’d like to take “after” photos at your next appointment so you can see the difference more closely!
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
You’ll be able to start teeth whitening as soon as your custom bleach splints are ready, which only takes a couple of days to make! Our dental office provides you with not just the clear splints, but a special bleaching agent that’s placed into the splints. Simply wear the splints for 30 minutes to 1 hour every day and the bleach will bubble stains out of your tooth enamel. Once your enamel reaches the brightness you’re looking for, you’ll only need occasional treatments to keep your smile white.
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Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
The results of your teeth whitening treatment can last upwards of a few years, and it’s of the utmost importance that you take good care of your smile every step of the way. We recommend:
- Brushing for two full minutes each morning and evening.
- Flossing and rinsing with mouthwash daily.
- Visiting us semi-annually for a checkup and cleaning.
- Getting touch-up treatments as needed.
- Using a straw when drinking wine, coffee, and other dark-colored beverages.
- Quitting unhealthy dental habits that can stain your teeth, like smoking.
Understanding the Cost of Teeth Whitening
Because professional teeth whitening is considered an elective treatment, it is not covered by most dental insurance plans. Therefore, it’s understandable that you’d want to know exactly what goes into determining the treatment’s cost. With teeth whitening, the price can vary from patient to patient, as there are many factors that will determine the total cost that are unique to you. Here is a closer look at how we will determine your pricetag.
Factors that Affect the Cost of Teeth Whitening
Although teeth whitening is typically one set price, there are several factors that can affect how many treatments you’ll need until you achieve your desired results, including:
- How severe your stains and/or discoloration are.
- The types of discoloration present, and whether they are due to age or medication use, as well as if they are extrinsic (on the enamel surface) or intrinsic (within the tooth).
- Whether you will need any other procedures first, such as dental fillings or crowns.
Types of Teeth Whitening: What Do They Cost?
In-office teeth whitening typically costs between $400 and $800, however, in rare cases it could exceed $1,000 depending on the circumstances. Take home whitening kits that include custom-fit trays from your dentist usually cost a few hundred dollars, while over-the-counter kits with trays that are not custom fit cost about $100 or less.
The cheapest option for whitening your teeth by far is teeth whitening strips or gels, which you can purchase at most department stores and pharmacies. Strips in particular usually cost around $20 to $40 a box and typically contain enough product to whiten your smile for up to two weeks.
Fast Teeth Whitening VS Inexpensive Teeth Whitening
If you’re only paying attention to the numbers above, you may be confused about why professional whitening options from your dentist are so popular when they’re more expensive, but it’s important to remember that when it comes to teeth whitening, you get what you pay for. When you use cheaper strips or gels, it is often difficult to see any results, especially if you have more severe discoloration. Worse yet, it could take months to achieve the look you desire, exposing your teeth to extended sensitivity.
On the other hand, professional teeth whitening is designed to lighten your tooth enamel by multiple shades in much quicker times. For in-office care, this can be as fast as one visit that lasts around an hour, while professional take-home kits can achieve the same results in about two weeks, although most patients see noticeable changes in their smile right away.
Thus, when choosing the right teeth whitening option for your smile, it’s important to consider the results you’re looking for and how fast you want to achieve them, not just the price.
Options For Making Teeth Whitening Affordable
Because teeth whitening is considered a cosmetic procedure, it is almost never covered by traditional dental insurance. That’s why your dentist is proud to accept the following solutions to help make your care more affordable.
- Membership plan – our in-house membership plans offer valuable discounts on cosmetic dentistry and other treatments completed in house.
- Flexible financing through CareCredit allows you to split up the cost of your teeth whitening into multiple, low-to-no interest payments.
At Moulton Dentistry of Hoover, we’re ready to assist our patients with whitening their teeth. If you’d like to learn more about the cost of this treatment for your individual smile, please schedule a consultation with us today.
Teeth Whitening FAQs
Does Teeth Whitening Hurt?
Perhaps because over-the-counter solutions often contain abrasive ingredients, many people wonder whether professional teeth whitening will hurt. Certain bleaching agents are overly harsh, which can cause tooth sensitivity, especially when eating anything hot or cold.
Fortunately, Dr. Moulton has access to high-quality products that maximize results while minimizing potential discomfort. Plus, our team uses customized trays made to fit your teeth specifically to ensure that you don’t experience any unpleasant sensations.
Am I a Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Potentially, anyone wanting to reduce the appearance of surface stains can benefit from teeth whitening. However, before you can undergo treatment, you must schedule a consultation with Dr. Moulton. He’ll examine your mouth first to ensure that you don’t have tooth decay or gum disease that can interfere with your results. He’s happy to help you improve the appearance of your smile but will need to treat any other dental problems to avoid possibly painful interactions.
For example, if you have a cavity, he’ll fill it first because applying whitening products over it can be incredibly painful.
How Long Does Teeth Whitening Treatment Take?
It’s natural to wonder how long it will take to lighten your grin to the ideal shade. Fortunately, professional teeth whitening is one of the simplest and most efficient ways to enhance your appearance. If you choose to undergo an in-office procedure, we can generally brighten your smile by 6 to 8 shades in a single, hour-long appointment.
If you opt for one of our customized take-home kits, instead, it takes a little longer. You can expect to see changes within one to two weeks, but if you don’t see the results you were looking for, you might need another treatment. Feel free to let us know so we can help you achieve your ideal color.
How Can I Make My Teeth Whitening Results Last?
Once Dr. Moulton applies your treatment, you can expect the results to last anywhere from 6 months to 3 years. That said, you can keep your teeth brighter for longer by cleaning them regularly.
Brushing and flossing twice daily consistently removes plaque and bacteria buildup to ensure there’s no residue on your teeth for dark ingredients to cling to. Also, be sure to schedule a routine checkup and cleaning with our team every 6 months. We can reach places that can be hard for you to access at home, like behind your molars, to clear away germs or leftover bits of food. We’ll also polish your teeth to remove more recent surface stains.
Does Teeth Whitening Hurt?
Plenty of people worry that teeth whitening will cause pain, but thankfully, that’s not usually the case. In fact, this cosmetic service is generally considered non-invasive because it’s incredibly straightforward and requires no needles or numbing.
That said, it’s possible to develop temporary sensitivity after your procedure. This is because the bleach applied to your enamel expands the microscopic pores in this protective outer layer, allowing sensations like hot and cold to travel more easily to the tender nerves inside your teeth. This usually resolves on its own within a few days and can often be safely addressed with over-the-counter solutions such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
How Do I Know if I Need Teeth Whitening?
Are you 100% happy with the tone of your teeth when you catch a glimpse of them in the mirror? If not, you could potentially benefit from this service. But that doesn’t necessarily mean is the best way to meet everyone’s unique needs.
Before proceeding, you must schedule a consultation with one of our providers to ensure you’re a good candidate. Once we’ve examined your mouth and treated any pre-existing problems, like cavities or gum disease, we can determine the types of stains present and provide an appropriate treatment plan. For instance, we might recommend teeth whitening for those with extrinsic dental stains caused by frequent or prolonged exposure to darkly pigmented foods and drinks, such as coffee, tea, tomatoes, berries, or wine.
How Long Does This Treatment Take?
Our team in Hoover offers in-office teeth whitening procedures, which can potentially lighten your enamel by several shades in a single, hour-long office visit. This can be ideal for those wanting to look their very best for the photos that are sure to be taken at an upcoming momentous occasion or event, such as a birthday celebration, wedding, or reunion.
If you have a specific timeline in mind, please let us know during your initial consultation appointment so we can take that into account when building your one-of-a-kind treatment plan.
How Can I Help Maintain My Brighter Smile?
Once you’ve finally achieved the perfectly bright smile you’ve always dreamed of, it’s natural to want to do everything you can to maintain it. Most people can help preserve their recent upgrade by:
- Implementing consistent at-home dental hygiene habits. Brushing and flossing twice daily removes plaque and bacteria, which give darkly toned particles a surface to cling to.
- Avoiding deeply pigmented foods. Reducing your consumption of common culprits that stain can help you prevent additional discoloration.
- Retreating as needed. You might require periodic retreatments to preserve the perfect hue over time.
- Scheduling routine checkups. Seeing us every 6 months for a routine checkup and cleaning allows us to polish away more recent surface stains that might have developed.