Cost of Dental Whitening in Norwalk, CT

The total cost of having your teeth whitened can vary a fair bit depending on the type of treatment you opt for and where you get the treatment done. Estimated costs will range anywhere from $400 to $1,000 when done in a professional dental office but are well worth the costs due to the immediate and visible results that are provided even for those with moderate staining on their teeth. The at-home teeth whitening kits may be the more affordable option, but the quality and visibility of the results are not comparable, making in-office professional whitening the much safer and more effective option.

The biggest factor that will influence the total cost of your teeth whitening treatment is the type of treatment that is used and how many treatments you require in order to reach your specific goals. Most in-office professional teeth whitening treatments use a bleaching method, which is usually around $500 to $700 per treatment and consists of applying a gel that contains hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide and using an LED light to activate the whitening gel. Another common teeth whitening procedure that is frequently offered at dental offices is laser treatments, but they are a little bit pricier often costing up to $1,000. Many people will opt for multiple treatments of either to fully reach their desired results, becoming a very significant factor for total costs.

Due to there being multiple types of professional whitening treatments and the different habits that patients may have that could affect how long the whitening effects last on the teeth, most dental whitening procedures will last anywhere from 6 months to 3 years. The bigger factor is personal habits, so it is worth speaking to your dentist or doing research to make sure that you can avoid causing any further staining that would shorten the lifespan of your desired results. Some of these potentially stain-inducing habits include your oral hygiene habits, are you brushing your teeth twice a day and with the right kind of toothbrush, are you flossing at least once a day?

Consuming foods or beverages that are highly pigmented such as coffee, tea, wine, beets, or tomato sauce can lead to your whitening results fading sooner. All of those mentioned consumables contain pigmented molecules that get absorbed by the teeth, making proper dental hygiene even more important to prevent new stains from forming. Brushing your teeth immediately after consuming anything that is highly pigmented will also help to reduce discoloration. As well, smoking not only causes other oral health issues but can lead to further discoloration of your teeth.

Almost anyone that has received professional dental whitening from a dental office will agree that it is well worth the cost, especially when compared to other at-home options. Having the treatments professionally done offers many longer-lasting results that are much safer.

Whitening teeth typically involves some harsher chemicals, so having the treatment performed by a dental professional ensures your safety and the overall condition of your teeth. As well, many people report that professional teeth whitening treatments are able to offer much more visible and even results, whereas at-home treatments may require multiple sessions to achieve the same difference but will still likely not appear to be as even. For more information, contact us or request an appointment online today! We are conveniently located at 515 West Ave Suite R, Norwalk CT, 06850. We serve patients from Norwalk CT, Stamford CT, Westport CT, Darien CT, Rowayton CT, Wilton CT, New Canaan CT, Fairfield CT, and Bridgeport, CT.