Skip to content In-office and take-home whitening with Opalescence®, supervised by your dentist.
Professional teeth whitening lightens stains from coffee, tea, wine, and everyday aging. At SmileCraft Dental, we offer two options using Opalescence® whitening from Ultradent Products. You can whiten in the office or at home with custom trays made for your teeth. Either way, your dentist checks your teeth first and can adjust the plan if sensitivity becomes an issue.
Whitening works best on healthy teeth, so we start with a quick look for cavities, gum irritation, or worn enamel. We’ll also point out any crowns, veneers, or fillings on teeth that show when you smile. Whitening won’t change their color, so they may not match afterward. Once you know what to expect, we’ll help you choose the option that fits your schedule, comfort level, and budget.
Whitening is often the first cosmetic step people take, and some go on to want more. If you’d like to fix a chipped tooth, close a small gap, or replace an old filling that no longer matches, our office also offers veneers, tooth-colored fillings, CEREC crowns, and clear aligners. You can keep working with the same team instead of finding a new one.
Our office is on the Leander–Cedar Park line, making it convenient for patients in both cities and nearby neighborhoods like Avery Ranch, Brushy Creek, and Sendero Springs.
We do in-office whitening in the dental chair. We protect your gums, then apply a professional-strength Opalescence® gel to your teeth and let it work while you relax. It's a good fit if you'd rather finish whitening in one appointment than wear trays at home.
For take-home whitening, we make trays shaped to your teeth and send you home with Opalescence® gel. You'll wear the trays for a set amount of time each day, following your dentist's schedule. The trays fit your teeth closely, which keeps the gel where it belongs and off your gums. This option lets you whiten at your own pace.
Before whitening, we’ll check your teeth and gums, note your current shade, and talk about what you hope to achieve. We’ll explain how each option works, what it costs, and what results are realistic for your teeth, so we can decide together on the approach that fits your personal and financial needs. Results vary from person to person, and some stains respond better than others.
If you choose in-office whitening, we’ll apply the gel and monitor it during your visit. If you choose take-home whitening, we’ll scan or take impressions of your teeth for your custom trays. When the trays are ready, we’ll show you how to use them.
Some people notice temporary sensitivity during or after whitening. Let us know if you already have sensitive teeth so we can plan for it. During longer visits, feel free to ask for headphones, a blanket, or something to drink.
Teeth whitening is a cosmetic treatment, so dental insurance usually doesn’t cover it. We’re in network with most major PPO plans and also offer fee-for-service care. Your pre-whitening exam may turn up something that needs treatment first. If it does, our front desk will check how your plan covers it and give you an estimate before any work begins.
Our Dental Savings Plan includes two exams, two cleanings, X-rays, and a fluoride treatment each year, plus 30% off most other treatments. Ask us whether the discount applies to whitening. Membership is $449 a year for an individual, or $699 a year for two adults and two children under 16, with each additional child at $199. It’s a discount plan, not dental insurance.
Financing through Cherry is also available, and you can apply on our website.
Whitening appointments fit easily around errands. SmileCraft Dental is at 1513 E New Hope Dr Ste. A1, Leander, TX 78641, on the Leander–Cedar Park line. We’re a short walk from Scheels and close to Haute Spot. The Cedar Park Costco and the new Nebraska Furniture Mart are nearby too.
| Area | Approx. Drive Time |
|---|---|
| Silverado Ranch | 5–8 min |
| Block House Creek | 5–8 min |
| Cedar Park | 5–10 min |
| Avery Ranch | 10–12 min |
| Crystal Falls | 10–12 min |
| Leander | 10–12 min |
| Mayfield Ranch | 10–15 min |
| Vista Oaks | 10–15 min |
| Apple Springs | 12–15 min |
| Bar W Ranch | 12–15 min |
| Brushy Creek | 12–15 min |
| Sendero Springs | 12–15 min |
| Travisso | 12–15 min |
| Lively Ranch | 15–18 min |
| Santa Rita Ranch | 15–20 min |
Drive times are estimates and vary with traffic.
It varies. Coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco can cause stains to return over time. Many people do occasional touch-ups to maintain their results, and we’ll explain what that looks like for you.
Some people feel temporary sensitivity during or after whitening, and it usually fades. If you already have sensitive teeth, tell us so we can adjust your plan.
No. Whitening only lightens natural tooth enamel. If you have dental work on teeth that show when you smile, we’ll talk about how it may look next to your whitened teeth.
With professional whitening, your dentist checks your teeth first, chooses the gel, and tracks your progress. We make take-home trays from your own teeth, so they fit closely and help keep the gel off your gums.
If you’re ready for a brighter smile, we’ll check your teeth and help you choose the whitening option that suits you.
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