How much does teeth whitening cost at the dentist and at home

You can restore your teeth to natural whiteness both in the dental clinic and at home. The modern range of enamel clarification methods is diverse, and dentists do not stop working to expand it. To choose the best way to acquire a Hollywood smile, you should familiarize yourself with how much teeth whitening costs at the dentist and at home.

Classification of teeth whitening methods

Dental teeth whitening is not a medical procedure, most often they resort to it to acquire a snow-white smile. The table shows all the methods for whitening tooth enamel in a dental clinic and at home.

Whitening type		Whitening method	Active substance (catalyst)		Key benefits and features
Professional whitening	Laser whitening		Diode laser	Laser beams do not heat the tooth tissue, which minimizes the risk of burns to the pulp and gums. The gel contains a small amount of hydrogen peroxide concentrate. There is a possibility of application in relation to patients who undergo orthodontic treatment.
	Photo whitening		Halogen lamp (UV rays)	Zoom whitening system is widely applicable in dental practice due to price-quality ratio. The procedure for lightening the teeth lasts more than an hour.
			LED cold light	A modern UV lamp heats up less and releases more light. The main UV enamel clarification systems: Brilliant Smile, Beyond.
	Home whitening		Individual kappa with professional gel	The gel gently and effectively whitens tooth enamel. The maximum effect is achieved after 5 weeks.
	Chemical whitening		Concentrated gel	There is the possibility of using one tooth for clarification, which was previously poorly healed in case of complicated caries. A 32% hydrogen peroxide gel is used. Activator is not needed. The bleaching composition is applied to the enamel and washed off after 30-40 minutes. The most common use of the Opalescence system.
	Microabrasive whitening The photo shows the stage of brushing with Air Flow.		Sandblasting pressure	Enamel structure is not damaged. Using the Air Flow whitening system, teeth can be restored to their natural shine.
			Ultrasound	Ultrasound does not work to whiten teeth, but it cleans plaque and tartar very well.
Home whitening	Clarification of chemical and abrasive effects The photo shows whitening strips.		Pharmacy preparations	You can use whitening pastes, pencils, strips, gels and rinses.
			ethnoscience	The main bleaching agents are soda, lemon juice, activated carbon.

Aesthetic dentistry began to develop actively about 10 years ago, before the only way to create the perfect smile was the manufacture of veneers and crowns. To do this, had to grind healthy dental tissue and spend a lot of money. Professional enamel whitening allows you to get a beautiful smile in a more gentle and safe way.

Home Professional Whitening

Based on numerous clinical data, some dentists recommend home whitening using individual mouthguards and concentrated gel. The procedure has many advantages and benefits:

• A full course of teeth whitening at home is 2 times cheaper than a single session with a dentist.
• A safe concentration of the active substance allows you to brighten your teeth not only effectively, but also gently.
• The minimum risk of darkening of the enamel in the first days after the procedure.

The disadvantages of homemade clarification of the tooth surface include only the long process of obtaining a visible result: the full course of whitening lasts about 4-6 weeks.

How much does it cost to whiten teeth in dentistry

Professional teeth whitening in dentistry costs from 1.5 to 10 thousand rubles per dentition. Prices, as well as enamel clarification methods, are diverse.

It is better to undergo a teeth whitening procedure in the clinic where its cost includes:

• elimination of plaque and tartar;
• whitening;
• fluoridation;
• production of individual mouth guards.

Indications for the procedure

There are a number of circumstances in which a dentist may recommend bleaching enamel. But most often this procedure is performed at the patient’s own request.

Indications for whitening enamel:

• Congenital darkening of enamel due to injury to the tooth buds or taking medications by a woman during pregnancy.
• Hereditary predisposition to yellow teeth.
• Poor root canal filling.
• Age-related discoloration of the enamel layer of teeth.
• Non-carious lesions: fluorosis, hypoplasia.
• Poor adherence to oral hygiene.
• The presence of bad habits: smoking, frequent consumption of coffee and tea.

Teeth whitening in dentistry allows you to lighten the enamel by 5-12 tones. The duration of the effect is individual, most often it reaches 1-3 years.

Contraindications to the procedure

The teeth whitening process requires attention and patience, since the procedure takes more than an hour, and concentrated preparations are used during it. Therefore, to reduce the risk of complications, you should make sure that there are no contraindications:

• 

  Enamel Cracks

  Children's age, as the teeth of babies are very porous due to the unformed enamel structure.

• The presence of carious cavities or numerous fillings on the front teeth.
• Individual intolerance to bleach components.
• Inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity: gingivitis, periodontitis, stomatitis.
• Pregnancy and lactation.
• It hurts to open or close your mouth.
• Dystrophic changes in bone tissue, for example, with periodontal disease.
• Transparency and brittleness of enamel, the presence of chips and cracks.
• Pathological abrasion of teeth.

Stages of professional whitening

The process of creating a Hollywood smile begins with a consultation, examination and selection of a suitable whitening method. Sometimes additional examinations are required (x-ray, examination by a periodontist) or treatment of concomitant diseases (caries, stomatitis, gingivitis). Mandatory removal of soft plaque is carried out using professional hygienic brushes and abrasive pastes.

Enamel clarification steps:

1. A retractor is inserted into the oral cavity to provide full access to the dentition and protect the mucous membrane of the cheeks.
2. Liquid rubber dam is applied to the gum to prevent burns to its mucous membrane.
3. A gel is applied to the hard tissue of the tooth.
4. The UV lamp or laser device turns on.Ultraviolet and laser beams are directed onto the gel applied to the enamel to activate its components.
5. The procedure takes from 20 to 60 minutes, depending on the selected clarification method.
6. The gel is washed off gently (it is better to use a saliva ejector), the rubber dam is removed.
7. Immediately after the procedure, the doctor covers the enamel with fluoride varnish or puts a mouthguard with fluoride on the teeth.

If you feel pain during the procedure, inform your doctor. Lightening should be interrupted, and possibly completely stopped.

Possible complications

Do not use professional whitening products on your own at home. Their use should be monitored by a dentist, otherwise the following complications may develop:

• The occurrence of hypersensitivity: it hurts from cold and hot.
• Hyperemia or burns of the mucous membrane of the gums, cheeks, tongue due to the heating of a UV lamp or gel.
• The appearance of the opposite effect if the dentist's recommendations are not followed: the porous enamel becomes clogged with food coloring and acquires a dark shade.
• The occurrence of spontaneous pain due to overheating of the pulp or root canal.
• Corneal burns due to UV rays. To avoid this, it is imperative to wear safety glasses during the procedure.

Prevention of Complications

To reduce the risk of hypersensitivity and other consequences that may occur after undergoing enamel bleaching procedures, the following recommendations should be followed:

• Exclude coloring products from the diet for at least 2 weeks.
• Use dental toothpaste with a high concentration of fluoride. They are usually intended for sensitive teeth.
• Every six months to undergo procedures for professional dental care: plaque and tartar removal, fluoridation.
• Do not use whitening toothpastes. Enamel should recover and rest.

Prevention can be started a week before the clarification procedure. Use toothpaste with a fluorine concentration of at least 1350 ppm. It will help strengthen the mineral structure of enamel.

Teeth whitening in a dental clinic is the most modern, safe and effective way to become the owner of a snow-white smile. Under the professional guidance of a competent doctor, the risk of complications is minimized, and the clarification process is fast and comfortable.