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The cost of in-office tooth bleaching ranges from $650 to $1000 and it mostly depends on several factors such as the experience of the professional, the methods used, and the type of product used.
It is not common for dental insurance to cover cosmetic procedures such as teeth whitening as the purpose of this treatment is to only improve the appearance of the teeth, not improve the functionality of the patient’s teeth. Consult your insurance provider for additional information.
Having your teeth whitened by a professional either through a take-home kit or in-office whitening can be life-changing and most patients attest to it. Imagine walking out of the office having a brighter smile than you have when you first visit our office. Not only that it is possible with professional teeth whitening service, but the results are long-lasting.
Having a pearly white smile can do a lot in your life so having it professionally whitened is the best route. Although the treatment is not cheap, there are several ways you can lower the cost of teeth whitening. Here are some of those:
Since teeth whitening is a cosmetic procedure, most dental insurance providers do not cover it. Although it does not cover teeth whitening itself, it can still cover some parts of the treatment such as professional cleaning. You’ll still likely pay for the cost of teeth whitening out-of-pocket.
Highland Oak Dental accepts many types of insurance and our benefits coordinator can help you determine what exactly your provider covers. We will also file any insurance on your behalf.
Unfortunately, Medicare will not help pay for teeth whitening. Medicare is intended to help those at least 65 years of age and will only cover emergency-related dental costs.
FSA deducts a fixed amount of money from your salary and puts it aside in this account to be spent on healthcare costs. These are only available through the employer offering such an option but the good news is many employers already have it in their benefits package. Keep in mind that funds will not roll over, so you need to use it all up before the end of the year. You can learn more about FSA’s here.
HSA is a government-regulated savings account that sets aside pre-tax funds from your salary to cover healthcare costs not paid by your insurance. It works similarly to FSA but the good news is funds in FSA can rollover next year; although, you need to have a high deductible insurance premium to avail this. Find out more about HSAs.
You can research and look for dental schools near you that may offer dental services. You’ll find that those schools that can offer low-cost teeth whitening will have the student perform the dental services. Don’t worry since a board-certified dentist will be near the student to ensure quality work.
Many dental offices offer payment plans so their patients won’t have to worry about paying the full cost of their treatment. You can inquire about it in the dental office you’re interested in. The dental costs are what put most people off the needed dental treatment which can later get worse. We want you to avoid this dilemma by offering options or assistance in paying for your dental services.
We accept all major credit cards, including Visa, Master Card, and American Express. We also work with outside finance providers like: Care Credit, GreenSkyCredit, and the Lending Club.
Having a damaged, cracked tooth should be treated with veneers or removed if there are no other options. Here are some ways you can pay for the procedure:
Teeth brightening isn’t permanent. Individuals who constantly eat and drink foods and beverages will cause heavy stains and the whiteness will fade in just a month. People who stay away from these kinds of foods and drinks may be able to retain the whitening effects for a few years or more before another touch-up will be needed.
Stains on the teeth show up when the colored molecules attach to the plaque, tartar, and the outside surface of the teeth. Dental cleanings help eliminate tartar and plaque, but the stains sometimes show layers of stain on the dentin. A bleaching solution applied to the teeth integrates with the oxygen from the air and carbon in the dentin to dislodge the staining molecules that remain on the teeth.
When choosing a dentist they should be near where you live or work as it can save you a lot of time and money. There may be a few treatments and follow-up appointments along with your routine visits later; thus, having a dental office close to you can make dental appointments more convenient. Additionally, look for a specialist with excellent reviews in teeth whitening and the one you’re comfortable working with.
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