Teeth Whitening Lincoln

Who Is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?

Smoking, certain foods, and a variety of dark-colored beverages can all leave you with stained or discolored teeth. If your smile isn’t as bright as you would like it to be, make an appointment with our team. Once we’ve narrowed down the source of the problem, we can figure out whether a professional whitening treatment can help. Remember, you need healthy teeth and gums to undergo this type of cosmetic solution; issues like cavities must be treated first.

How Does Teeth Whitening Work?

If you’ve been disappointed by over-the-counter whitening products in the past, rest assured that the solutions that our practice offers are far more effective. They can even remove intrinsic stains hiding beneath the tooth's surface! We offer two methods of teeth whitening: one you can take home and another that is carried out right here at our office in Lincoln.

Take-Home Teeth Whitening

Williamsburg Dental offers custom-fitted teeth whitening trays made from a flexible material that adapts to your pearly whites to evenly distribute bleaching gel across the tooth surface. These whitening trays are an easy take-home way to whiten teeth at your leisure.

In-Office Teeth Whitening

We can perform an in-office Boost! teeth whitening treatment for patients who care about getting fast results. Your teeth could be up to eight shades whiter in just one short visit! A beautiful smile could be yours in less than an hour. The process is quick, easy, and affordable. When you come to us, we'll walk you through the steps to let you know exactly what to expect.

Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile

How long will the results of teeth whitening last? The answer is different for every patient. The good news is that there are plenty of steps you can take to maintain your newly improved smile for as long as possible, such as:

• Staying away from foods and beverages known to cause tooth stains
• Brushing and flossing every day
• Visiting our office for routine hygiene appointments

Understanding the Cost of Teeth Whitening

Before starting treatment, you may wish to know exactly how much whitening in Lincoln will cost. However, each case varies from the next, making a general estimate for anyone and everyone difficult. At your consultation, we can discuss your options in greater detail, including the cost and payment, so you can decide whether you wish to proceed, or, if you have questions, you can call our office, and we’ll assist as best as we can!

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Factors That Affect the Cost of Teeth Whitening

At first glance, teeth whitening seems pretty straightforward, but more goes into calculating the cost of treatment than you might think. For example, we take into consideration the following:

• Essential preparatory work: If you have a cavity or gum infection, that issue takes precedence and must be addressed before whitening.
• The severity of discoloration: Those with deeper stains may require multiple treatments to achieve the desired results.
• Presence of veneers, fillings, or crowns: Restorations typically do not respond to whitening treatment, so additional work may become necessary to ensure your entire smile is the same shade of white.

Types of Teeth Whitening: What Do They Cost?

Various methods of whitening teeth cost different amounts. We can review these amounts during your consultation and identify the one that can best fit within your budget.

• Professional in-office whitening usually costs between $400 and $800.
• Professional take-home whitening kits come with custom-made trays and cost a few hundred dollars.
• Commercial whitening kits can be purchased at the drugstore for about $100 or less.
• Standard whitening products, like toothpastes or strips, may cost as little as $7 and as much as $40.

Inexpensive Teeth Whitening vs. Professional Teeth Whitening 

Although store-bought whitening strips or kits are less expensive, you get what you pay for. In terms of results, these commercial products usually only whiten a few shades over the course of multiple weeks. In contrast, professional whitening treatment, whether in office or through custom take-home kits, tends to brighten smiles by as many as ten shades! Professional-grade whitening is well worth the investment.

Options for Making Teeth Whitening Affordable

At Williamsburg Dental, we make paying for any treatment as simple as possible. If you want to pay your total cost in monthly installments, we can help you apply for CareCredit financing, which usually offers a low or even no-interest rate. Although cosmetic procedures are not typically included in insurance benefits, our in-house savings plan comes with a 15 percent discount that applies to these services. Again, we’ll be happy to discuss this information at your appointment!