What Would People Most Like to Change About Their Smiles?
The desire for whiter teeth is a common goal.
Teeth whitening offers a quick and simple solution to revitalise your natural smile and boost your confidence in everyday life. This safe and effective treatment can brighten and improve the appearance of your teeth. Choosing professional teeth whitening ensures you achieve the results you want, often with a noticeably brighter smile after just one appointment.
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Why Choose Professional Teeth Whitening?
Everyone’s teeth and gums are unique, influenced by factors such as age, lifestyle, diet, and medications. A whitening product that works for one person may not suit you, and some store-bought products can even harm your gums.
- Based on Your Needs: During your teeth whitening visit, we take the time to understand your concerns about the look of your teeth, your goals for the treatment, and what you hope to achieve. After a detailed examination of your teeth and gums, we recommend a whitening method tailored to your oral health and desired results.
- Performed by Experts: Our dentists are extensively trained in teeth whitening products and techniques. They perform the procedure with expertise, following strict safety measures to prioritise your well-being.
- Dramatic Improvement: Our prescription-strength whitening solution contains some of the most effective ingredients available, providing a significant and noticeable enhancement to the brightness of your smile.
- Immediate Results: Professional teeth whitening delivers outstanding results in as little as one hour, giving you a noticeably whiter smile right away.
- Even Whitening: Store-bought whitening products, such as strips, often produce uneven results and may miss certain areas of the teeth. Our expert dentists ensure uniform whitening, covering all surfaces and contours of your teeth.
- Increased Comfort: Our whitening process includes advanced techniques, such as the use of lasers, to reduce sensitivity and minimise gum irritation during the procedure.
Professional teeth whitening offers several clear advantages over over-the-counter options:
Only a qualified dentist can assess the safest and most effective whitening solution for you. Contact us today!
At-Home Whitening Kits
For those who want the convenience of whitening their teeth on their own schedule and in the comfort of home, we provide tailored take-home whitening kits.
- Medical-strength whitening gel: Our kits feature professional-grade whitening gel, delivering far more effective results than any over-the-counter product.
- Customised dental trays for best results: Unlike the standard trays included in store-bought kits, our trays are custom-fitted to the unique shape of your teeth. They are designed to conform to your teeth’s natural curves, ensuring consistent and even whitening.
- Expert dental guidance: Our dentist will guide you on how to use the kit correctly and effectively, ensuring you achieve your desired results.
Unlike store-bought alternatives, our at-home whitening kits gradually enhance enamel brightness over three to four weeks and include:
Enjoy near-professional results with our convenient at-home whitening kits.
When to Whiten?
Our dentists advise that teeth whitening does not alter the colour of crowns, bridges, veneers, or fillings. For this reason, it’s best to whiten your teeth first if you anticipate needing crowns, fillings, or veneers in the near future. This allows us to match the colour of your future dental work to your newly whitened teeth.
Professional teeth whitening effectively eliminates stains and discolouration from both the surface of your teeth and deeper layers.
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Why Do Teeth Become Stained or Discoloured?
Surface Stains: The outer layer of our teeth, known as enamel, is composed mainly of minerals and is the hardest substance in the body.
- Dark-coloured drinks: Tea, coffee, wine, colas, and fruit juices.
- Dark-coloured sauces: Including tomato and soy sauce.
- Sugary foods and beverages: These can lead to tooth discolouration and decay.
- Brightly coloured fruits: Such as berries, cherries, and pomegranates.
- Tobacco products: Smoking or chewing tobacco can stain teeth significantly.
- Poor nutrition and inadequate oral hygiene: These can also contribute to tooth discolouration.
However, enamel is porous, meaning it contains tiny openings that can absorb substances that cause staining, such as:
Deep Stains: Discolouration can also occur in the inner layer of the tooth, located just beneath the enamel. This layer is naturally yellow or grey in colour. Over time, as enamel wears away with age, the inner layer becomes more visible, giving teeth a dull or dingy appearance. Additionally, factors like medications, illnesses, and injuries can lead to internal staining.
Top Teeth Whitening Options
Whitening is an effective method for brightening the natural colour of your teeth without resorting to more invasive treatments like veneers. Professional whitening at our office or following the instructions of our take-home kits can achieve results without causing long-term sensitivity.
Professional Whitening Treatment
For many patients, the most effective option is professional in-office whitening. This process involves applying a bleaching solution to the teeth using custom trays. Once the trays are positioned, a laser gently heats the solution, activating oxygen molecules that penetrate the enamel to lift stains. Laser teeth whitening provides instant results while minimising the risk of sensitivity or gum irritation.
Take-Home Whitening Kits
For those who prefer a more flexible option, we offer customised take-home whitening kits. These kits include application trays specifically moulded to fit the natural contours of your teeth, ensuring even and complete whitening. Unlike store-bought kits, these customised trays reduce the likelihood of sensitivity and gum irritation. The gradual whitening process typically takes three to four weeks to achieve the desired results.
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to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Cost of Professional Teeth Whitening in Orleans
The cost of professional teeth whitening performed in-office by dental professionals typically ranges between $600 and $1200. For a more budget-friendly option, a take-home whitening kit, which still includes professional guidance, may cost around $300 to $600.
Why is there such a significant difference in cost? It’s helpful to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of in-office whitening, take-home kits, and over-the-counter products:
- Administered by skilled dental professionals.
- Highly precise, minimising gum irritation and reducing the likelihood of lasting sensitivity.
- Allows the use of stronger, more effective whitening agents.
- The quickest option for achieving a noticeably brighter smile.
In-Office Whitening
- Provided under the supervision of dental professionals, allowing the use of more effective whitening agents than store-bought options.
- Achieves visible whitening results in weeks rather than months.
- Custom-fitted trays ensure easy application, minimise gum irritation, and provide an even distribution of the whitening solution.
Take-Home Kit
If you have additional questions, concerns, or would like a more accurate quote, feel free to contact us or request an appointment today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Plaque builds up when bacteria from food and drinks are not properly cleaned from your teeth. Over time, this plaque hardens into tartar, which can only be removed by a dentist or hygienist. This yellow layer can appear on or around your teeth if brushing is not done thoroughly or often enough.
Teeth whitening is generally considered safe, though you might experience some sensitivity. This is more likely to occur during the first or second treatment and often lessens over time. It’s important to carefully follow the instructions provided with your take-home kit or over-the-counter products.
Teeth whitening is usually not included in insurance coverage. Check with your provider to see if it’s covered. We can supply an estimate for you to submit to your insurance company.
To maintain the results of your teeth whitening, avoid foods and drinks that could stain a white shirt. These include beverages like tea, coffee, red wine, coloured sodas, alcoholic drinks, and fruit juice. Foods such as tomato sauce, curry, soy sauce, red meat, chocolate, and most fruits (except bananas) should also be avoided.
The longevity of teeth whitening depends on the type of treatment and your oral care habits. Results can last anywhere from 6 months to 3 years with proper maintenance.
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