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Teeth Whitening - Leesburg, VA

Recapture a Youthful, Radiant Smile

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Teeth Whitening Boosts Confidence and Enhances Appearance

Teeth whitening is a simple cosmetic dentistry solution that can dramatically transform your smile. Performed as a stand-alone procedure or as part of smile rehabilitation, teeth whitening takes years off of your smile by lifting away yellow or brown stains to reveal brighter, whiter teeth. At Cardinal Park Family Dental Care, we are excited to offer smile transformation with professional grade in-office and take-home teeth whitening systems to Leesburg, VA patients. Your smile is one of your best assets. Give it a powerful, confident boost with one of our effective teeth whitening options!

Power Boosting In-Office Teeth Whitening

In-office teeth whitening is designed to jumpstart the whitening process, lightening your teeth by up to six to eight shades within about an hour. Our highly trained team isolates your teeth, taking special care to protect your soft tissues. We then apply our power-boosting Opalescence® teeth whitening solution to your teeth, and let it gently erase stains while you rest comfortably in one of our state-of-the-art treatment rooms. With in-office teeth whitening, you are free to sit back, relax and enjoy your brand new smile!

Opalescence Teeth Whitening Systems Provides Options for Customized Treatment
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Get a Whiter, Brighter Smile from the Comfort of Home

Would you prefer to whiten on your own time, or at a more gradual pace? Our Opalescence take-home whitening kits are the perfect option for many Leesburg, VA, patients. To begin the teeth whitening process, we capture impressions of your upper and lower teeth, from which we create comfortable teeth whitening trays. We then deliver your trays and teeth whitening gel along with instructions for use and send you on your way to achieve the smile of your dreams.

Which Teeth Whitening Option Is Right for You?

Both of our professional systems use Opalescence® whitening gel. The right choice depends on your schedule, your goals and how sensitive your teeth are:

  • In-office whitening is best if you want dramatic results fast, such as before a wedding, photos or an important event. Most patients see a noticeable change in a single visit of about an hour.
  • Take-home whitening is best if you prefer to whiten gradually, have sensitive teeth or want an easy way to keep your results fresh. Custom trays hold the gel evenly against your teeth for more consistent results than store-bought strips.
  • A combination of an in-office session followed by take-home trays for touch-ups gives many patients the best of both.

Whitening works on natural tooth enamel, so it will not change the color of crowns, veneers or tooth-colored fillings. If your discoloration is deep or you also want to change the shape of your teeth, porcelain veneers may be a better fit.

What to Expect During Teeth Whitening

  1. Consultation and exam. We check your teeth and gums, record your current shade and make sure there are no cavities or gum problems that should be treated first. A professional cleaning before whitening helps the gel work evenly.
  2. Choose your treatment. We talk through your goals and recommend in-office, take-home or combination whitening.
  3. Whitening. In the office, we protect your gums and apply the whitening gel in timed sessions. For take-home whitening, we take impressions and create custom trays and show you how to use them.
  4. Aftercare and touch-ups. For the first 48 hours, limit coffee, tea, red wine and other dark foods and drinks. Occasional touch-ups with your trays help your smile stay bright.

Teeth Whitening Cost Factors

The cost of teeth whitening in Leesburg, VA, depends on a few things, and we will give you a clear price at your consultation:

  • Type of treatment: in-office, take-home or a combination of both
  • Your goals and type of staining: deeper or long-standing stains can take more sessions
  • Dental work needed first: such as a cleaning or treating a cavity
  • Touch-up supplies: extra whitening gel to maintain your results over time

Teeth whitening is a cosmetic treatment, so it is not usually covered by dental insurance. Visit our affordability page to learn about payment options.

Teeth Whitening FAQs

How long do teeth whitening results last?

Results usually last from several months to a few years. It depends on your habits. Coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco stain teeth faster, while good brushing and occasional touch-ups keep your smile bright longer.

Does teeth whitening cause sensitivity?

Some patients feel temporary sensitivity during or after whitening. It usually fades within a few days. If you already have sensitive teeth, let us know so we can adjust your treatment or recommend take-home whitening at a gentler pace.

Is professional teeth whitening safe?

Yes. Professional whitening is supervised by our dental team, and we protect your gums during in-office treatment. We also check your teeth first so whitening does not irritate untreated cavities or gum problems.

Is professional whitening better than store-bought products?

Professional gels are more effective than most over-the-counter products, and custom trays fit your teeth so the gel covers them evenly. You get faster, more even results with guidance from a dentist.

Who is a good candidate for teeth whitening?

Most adults with healthy teeth and gums and stains from food, drinks, smoking or aging are good candidates. Whitening is not recommended during pregnancy or while nursing. Stains caused by medication or injury may respond better to other cosmetic treatments.

Explore More Cosmetic Dentistry in Leesburg, VA

Teeth whitening is often the first step in a smile makeover. Pair it with other treatments for a complete transformation:

See real results in our smile gallery. We welcome patients from Leesburg and across Loudoun County, including Ashburn, Sterling, Purcellville and Lansdowne.

Take the fast track to a whiter, brighter smile. Schedule your teeth whitening consultation today!