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Teeth Whitening – The Benefits of Custom Trays

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Why Custom Trays?

Teeth Whitening

Custom trays can be more beneficial for whitening your teeth than over the counter products. This is because custom trays are specifically designed to fit your teeth. This ensures that every angle of the tooth receives coverage of the bleaching agent on the tooth and that the gel stays where it belongs, on the enamel and not on the gums or root surfaces.

Another benefit of custom trays is that they can be tailored to every unique situation. Before cosmetic procedures, it is important to consider whitening teeth to match the restorations to a whiter, brighter color. After cosmetic procedures, whitening can help maintain the color of the natural teeth, to the color of the crown or veneer. With custom bleach trays, whitening products can be delivered to specific teeth to enhance and brighten the color of the teeth as needed.

At Leavitt Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, we offer a regular whitening solution to use in the custom trays, as well as a sensitive formula that can be used for those with more sensitive teeth. In addition to this, there are other products that can be placed right into your custom trays to help prevent sensitivity. We also recommend prescription toothpaste or even fluoride varnish treatments to stay ahead of sensitivity.

At Leavitt Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, we instruct our patients to use their trays every day for an hour for up to two weeks, to get their desired shade of white. After this time, touch-ups can be done at their convenience.

Do you have a wedding or family pictures coming up? It’s a perfect time to touch up the brightness of your teeth to get that perfect shade of white. Give us a call at 208-233-6900 to schedule an appointment. We would be happy to discuss whitening
options with you to make sure you are a good candidate for custom whitening trays.

If you are looking for ways to improve your smile, cosmetic dentistry holds the solution. With a smile makeover, you can have your confidence restored. Studies show that a person feels better about their self-esteem when their smile looks fabulous. A cosmetic dentist in Pocatello can assist with a smile makeover and boosting your image. Here are some tips to help you find a skilled cosmetic dentist.

Experience

While most general dentists are trained in cosmetic dentistry, not all of them practice it on a regular basis. You need to search for the dentist that specializes in cosmetic procedures and provides excellent service to patients. Daily experience with cosmetic dental work can help them perfect their craft. For a large procedure, such as a smile makeover, experience matters.

Affiliation

Search for a dentist that not only has the right training in dentistry, but one that is a member of the ICOI. The ICOI consists of a large association of dentist that practice modern techniques. Their additional training can assist in providing patients with new ways to perfect their smile.

Procedures

Which cosmetic procedures are offered by the dentist? Most dental offices will provide dental crowns, bridges, and teeth whitening. Larger procedures like orthodontia and oral surgery will be provided by a different doctor. An oral surgeon will work with your dentist to discuss dental extraction and implants. The collaboration between the two physicians can speed up the cosmetic dentistry process.

Equipment

When looking for a dentist, seek out an office with new equipment. While basic dental equipment is great for cavities and cleanings, cosmetic dentistry requires a variety of equipment to be used. You want a dental office that has access to the latest technology. From air abrasion to computerized shade matching, there are new advancements in cosmetic dentistry.

Cost

The cost of dental work is concerning to many people. Insurance companies offer a small amount of money to their customers to help reduce the cost of dental work. Cosmetic dental procedures can cost thousands of dollars. Due to the high costs speak to the dentist about payment programs. You need to search for different ways to lower the cost of your dental bill. This will help you to afford the necessary treatment plan to perfect your smile. Some procedures can take several months to complete. If you need to have dental implants done before other dental work, find out the overall cost.

Cosmetic Dentistry Costs

Visiting a cosmetic dentist can be the opportunity that you have been looking for to improve your smile. Whether it’s teeth whitening, veneers or dental crowns to improve a smile, it’s important to look at the costs involved. Often, dental insurance won’t cover anything cosmetic, which means that the expense is something that you will have to incur on your own.

Cosmetic Dental CostsDental Implants

If you are seeking dental implants, the price may be between $1,000 and $3,000 for a single implant crown according to regional averages. The number of teeth that need to be replaced can vary dramatically. There are also screw-retained crowns and snap-on bridges, showing that there are plenty of options that can impact the pricing.

Teeth Whitening

While there are in-home kits that can improve the whiteness of your teeth by a shade or two, you can get more significant results by working with a cosmetic dentist. In-office teeth whitening will often end up being between $450 and $650 for a two to three-hour visit based on national averages. If costs are a concern, talk with the dentist to find out what your options are.

Invisalign

Invisalign is one of the most common forms of braces. They’re often more expensive but is worth it when you look at how it is able to correct the spacing of teeth. It is particularly popular with adults who never got braces when they were younger. According to the manufacturer, the fees range between $3500 and $8,000 depending on the number of teeth that need the coverage.

Dental Crowns

Crowns are often needed to cap a tooth to restore it to its normal shape and function. How much they are will vary based on the material used. Many can end up being between $800 and $3,000 per tooth.

Sedation

Many people choose to opt for dental sedation when going through a cosmetic procedure. The level of sedation will vary based on the procedure, the modality chosen, as well as your medical history. According to regional averages, the sedation alone can vary from $50 to $245 for the use of nitrous oxide. For intravenous sedation, it can be $500 or more.

When you want to learn more about cosmetic dentistry costs for a procedure you want to have, contact us at Leavitt Dentistry today. We can set up an appointment to discuss the procedures and the pricing based on what is that you want to have done. It will make it easier for you to get an accurate quote that is specific to you and your oral health.

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