Teeth Whitening West Palm Beach

What Causes Teeth to Stain?

Why would you want or need teeth whitening from our West Palm Beach cosmetic dentist? Why do our teeth darken? There are actually many factors:

• Coffee, tea, wine, and dark colas are commonly known to stain teeth. Think of it this way: If you are afraid that a beverage will stain your white tablecloth, it will also stain your teeth!
• Smoking. Just another reason to quit already!
• Excess fluoridation as a child.
• Early/in-utero tetracycline use.
• Dental trauma. When the nerve and blood vessels inside your teeth are damaged from trauma, the nerves can die, leaving a resulting dark color.
• Age. As we age, the enamel (the top layer of our teeth) naturally thins out, and the secondary tooth layer (dentin) begins to show through with its characteristic yellow color.
• Dentinogenesis imperfecta is a rare genetic disorder where all teeth appear blue-grey or yellow-brown.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?

If you are dissatisfied with the color of your teeth and want to do something about it, there is a good chance you’ll be considered a candidate for teeth whitening. However, a complete oral examination must first occur, in which Dr. Asinmaz will look to see if any existing tooth decay, cavities, or gum disease exists. If so, these will need to be treated before having your teeth whitened.

Types of Teeth Whitening

At Palm Beach Dental Excellence, we are pleased to offer two convenient options for our patients: In-office teeth whitening with Epic X Diode Laser Whitening and take-home teeth whitening. The choice of which one to pursue is yours, but our team will help to better explain which one might be best for your needs.

Take-Home Teeth Whitening

We will capture impressions of your smile so that custom trays can be crafted to whiten your teeth. When ready, we’ll also provide you with professional-grade bleaching gel that will penetrate the enamel of your teeth and target intrinsic and extrinsic stains. You should expect to see the results in about two weeks.

In-Office Teeth Whitening

Using the Epic X Diode Laser Whitening system, Dr. Asinmaz and our team can generate results much faster than other similar products. This unique laser can produce a whiter, brighter smile in as little as 20 minutes and enhance tooth enamel by 6-12 shades. Once the whitening gel is applied to the teeth, the laser is used to activate the gel and eliminate stains.

Understanding the Cost of Teeth Whitening

It’s no surprise that professionally administered teeth whitening is more costly than the products you can purchase in the store. This is often because the quality you receive from your cosmetic dentist in West Palm Beach, whether as part of a take-home whitening kit or in-office treatment, is much higher. However, with the exceptional results you’re virtually guaranteed to enjoy, in addition to the shorter treatment time, many patients agree that investing in teeth whitening from Dr. Asinmaz is worthwhile.

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Factors That Affect the Cost of Teeth Whitening

While the cost of teeth whitening is typically set, certain additional factors can play into the overall price of your treatment, including:

• If your teeth are severely stained, you may require more than one treatment to get your ideal results.
• It’s crucial that you have good oral health before receiving any type of cosmetic treatment, so you’ll need to have any lingering issues treated beforehand, like cavities.
• If you want to whiten your teeth but have restorations like crowns or veneers, you’ll need to have these replaced to ensure your smile is evenly brightened.

Your Different Teeth Whitening Options & Their Prices

There are several different types of teeth whitening options you can choose from, some offered by professionals, like our take-home KöR and Opalescence kits, and others that you can purchase at any department store, like whitening strips. Here are all of your teeth whitening methods and their cost:

• In-Office Treatment: On average, this form of treatment can cost between $400 and $800 and is only offered by dentists.
• Take-Home Customized Teeth Whitening Kits: These tend to cost between $100 and $300, and they’re also offered by dentists.
• Store-Bought Whitening Trays: These can be purchased in most department stores and pharmacies for typically less than $100.
• Strips, Gels, & Whitening Toothpaste: Depending on the brand and where you shop for these products, they’re typically less than $50.

Professional vs. Store-Bought Teeth Whitening Options

While your first instinct may be to purchase the least expensive option to see how that works for you, it’s important to keep in mind that when it comes to your teeth, overusing store-bought products that can lead to heightened tooth sensitivity and enamel erosion can cost more in the long run. In addition, the less expensive, store-bought items may offer big promises on their packaging, but they often don’t deliver, disappointing patients and leading them to choose a more reliable treatment method anyways.

Professional teeth whitening offered by Dr. Asinmaz is customized to maximize your results. No matter if you choose in-office whitening or take-home kits that contain professional-grade, safe ingredients that can brighten your smile by up to eight shades within two weeks, the options we provide continue to be the safest and most reliable for patients.

Making Teeth Whitening Affordable

Because dental insurance doesn’t typically cover the cost of teeth whitening, we recommend patients who don’t want to pay for the treatment upfront sign up for additional financing through CareCredit. Through them, you’ll be able to split the price of treatment up into small, easily manageable monthly payments.