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Cost and Financing of Teeth Whitening
Costs
Whitening can range from a few dollars for toothpastes, to $20-$40 for bleaching strips, up to $200-$800 for professional, in-office procedures performed by your dentist.
The whitening methods below are arranged in order of effectiveness, from least to most effective. If you pursue in-office whitening, make sure to ask your dentist about any deals that may be available. Also note that the American Dental Association recommends consulting your dentist before you undertake at-home whitening with gels or strips.
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Product
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Notes
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Price
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Level of effectiveness |
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Whitening toothpaste
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Active ingredient:
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$1-$15 per tube
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Slightly effective
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Baking soda |
Generic as effective |
$1 per box
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Slightly effective
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Listerine Quick |
56 strips |
$20
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Moderately effective, |
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Crest 3D Whitestrips |
28 strips |
$40
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Moderately effective, |
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Dentist-prescribed, |
Price is reduced when purchased |
$99-$500
multiple trays |
Effective
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In-office whitening |
May or may not include take-home |
$250-$600
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Highly effective |
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Zoom in-office procedure |
Includes high-energy light |
$400-$800
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Highly effective |
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Financing
Many dentists accept special dental payment programs, such as Unicorn Financial Services, CareCredit’s Dental Fee Plan, ChaseHealthAdvance, and Enhanced Patient Financing. Shopping around can result in substantial savings. A checklist of questions you should ask lenders includes:
- Do you offer a period (such as one year) of interest-free financing?
- How long do I have to pay off this loan?
- How does my credit rating affect the rate you can offer me?
- Does my income level affect my financing rate?
- Besides the expenditures we have discussed, are there other potential costs involved in my financing agreement?
- Are there any sign-up fees?
- How long does the credit-check process take?
Dentists also commonly offer interest-free payment plans themselves, so be sure to ask.
Find a dentist in your area, or read more about the causes of teeth discoloration and types of teeth whitening procedures.
- Expert Interview: Teeth Whitening
- Causes of Yellow or Discolored Teeth
- How to Brush Your Teeth (The Right Way)
- The Difference between Internal and External Tooth Bleaching
- How Internal Tooth Bleaching is Performed
- The Cost and Financing of Internal Tooth Bleaching
- Candidacy for Internal Tooth Bleaching
- What Is Internal Tooth Bleaching?
- Cost and Financing of Zoom Teeth Whitening
- Best Teeth Whitening Options for Sensitive Teeth and Gums
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