Teeth Whitening in Austin, TX

Teeth Whitening Costs

An in-office whitening treatment costs $500 at our Austin, TX, practice. Take-home whitening kits cost $80. While teeth whitening is considered cosmetic dentistry and is therefore not covered by insurance, we accept financing through CareCredit®, which can keep treatment affordable on virtually any budget. CareCredit offers loans with little or no interest, repayable in manageable monthly installments.

Is It Really Worth It?

With so many whitening toothpastes, strips, and gels available for purchase, you may be wondering whether it's worth it to have your teeth professionally whitened. We (and many satisfied teeth whitening patients) say absolutely.

Professional whitening offers you customizable treatment options, quicker treatment times, better durability, and more noticeable results. The cost of over-the-counter products can quickly add up and exceed the cost of professional treatment. You can get more bang for your buck during a single whitening session with our dentists.

Professional In-Office 
Teeth Whitening

Our dentists use Opalescence Boost whitening products for in-office teeth whitening. This award-winning whitening system uses hydrogen peroxide as the main bleaching agent. Opalescence bleaching gel is chemically activated, not activated via LED like many other professional solutions. This means you won't be bothered by any bright lights during your treatment.

Another benefit of Opalescence is that the formula contains potassium nitrate and fluoride. These chemicals complement the bleaching agent, soothe sensitivity, and work to strengthen the enamel, which makes Opalescence a great choice for most smiles.

At the end of your session, you can expect noticeably brighter results that can last up to three years with good dental care. When it comes time for a touch-up, it's as simple as booking another short appointment with your Austin dentists.

Professional At-Home 
Teeth Whitening

Our Austin, TX, dentists offer Opalescence PF take-home teeth whitening, which features a professional-strength bleaching gel that contains carbamide peroxide, potassium nitrate, and fluoride. These ingredients can eliminate deep stains while also minimizing sensitivity. The custom-made trays are ideal for longer wear throughout the day and overnight. Opalescence whitening gel is available in different flavors and concentrations, so you can find the right one for your goals.

To whiten at home, you simply wear the whitening trays for a specified period of time each day. Depending on your whitening goals, you may wear your trays for as little as 15 minutes or as long as overnight. In just 10 days, you can have a smile up to seven shades whiter.

Hydrogen Peroxide vs. Carbamide Peroxide

Over-the-counter, at-home, and in-office teeth whitening products contain varying concentrations of hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide to whiten the teeth. Opalescence PF take-home whitening products contain five different concentrations of the bleaching agent carbamide peroxide, which releases its whitening agents over a longer duration of time. Conversely, most in-office, hydrogen peroxide-based treatments release their whitening power within the first hour of treatment.