Teeth Whitening – Fort Mill, SC

Who is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?

Teeth whitening is worth thinking about if you want to brighten your smile. However, some stains are more responsive to whitening than others. Our team can figure out the cause of your dental discoloration to confirm that professional whitening is a viable option. Additionally, we will let you know if we find any dental concerns like gum disease or decay, as these kinds of issues need to be resolved prior to the whitening process for the sake of your oral health.

How Does Teeth Whitening Work?

We can explain the steps of teeth whitening in more detail when you visit our office. You can choose between our wonderful in-office whitening and take-home whitening options.

Take-Home Teeth Whitening

Take-home whitening lets you reclaim your gleaming smile while you’re at home. It can help create a brighter, more dazzling grin in roughly two weeks. We have two main options: custom bleaching trays that are fit to your teeth and prefilled whitening to-go trays. With both options, you will wear them on a daily basis for the first two weeks according to the directions that our team gives you. After that, it is all about touch ups to keep your smile shining brightly!

In-Office Teeth Whitening

Zoom in-office whitening can be completed in about an hour and a half, making it a great choice for those who want fast results. In just one appointment, you can brighten your smile by several shades. The bleaching gel used for the procedure is highly effective and can be used to remove all kinds of stains. We also give you custom bleaching trays with this procedure to keep up your whitening at home for the future!

Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile

You’ve probably already heard that the results of teeth whitening can only last for so long. However, you can keep your enhanced smile for a longer period of time by taking the right steps. If you want to maintain the results as long as you can, we suggest doing the following:

• Stay away from coffee and other dark-colored beverages as much as possible. If you do drink them, use a straw so that they don’t touch your teeth as much.
• Maintain a clean smile with regular brushing and flossing.
• Give up using tobacco products of any kind.
• Visit our office once every six months so that we can check on the state of your teeth.
• Talk to our team about options for “touching up” your smile.

Understanding the Cost of Teeth Whitening

At Jasper Dentistry, we understand that before agreeing to any cosmetic treatment, including professional teeth whitening, you need to feel comfortable about the expected costs. Since dental insurance is unlikely to cover this service, our team is here to explain the payment options we offer, such as flexible financing and an in-house smile savings plan. Every patient is different, but no matter the estimated cost, you can count on us to walk you through the financial side of care.

Factors that Affect the Cost of Teeth Whitening

The cost of teeth whitening in Fort Mill is largely based on several factors our team will consider when building your estimated breakdown:

• Type of Teeth Whitening: Do you prefer in-house treatment or take-home whitening kits, each with its own price?
• Severity of Your Stains: Do you have intrinsic, extrinsic, or age-related stains?
• Preliminary Treatment: Do you require gum disease treatment, tooth-colored fillings, or additional preliminary treatment?
• Existing Restorations: Do you have any existing restorations that we need to account for, as these will not respond to professional teeth whitening?

Types of Teeth Whitening: What Do They Cost?

When comparing the different types of teeth whitening, you will see a significant difference between professional options and those available at your local drugstore. Although cheaper options may be more appealing to your wallet, the results you achieve with a cosmetic dentist will be longer-lasting and more radiant.

Inexpensive Teeth Whitening vs. Professional Teeth Whitening

Cheaper teeth whitening options, such as store-bought trays, strips, gels, and pens, may cost less up front, but they often lack the powerful ingredients needed to remove stubborn stains. They may lighten surface stains on your teeth, but certain factors can result in tooth discoloration that is difficult to remove.

This is why it is better to invest in professional teeth whitening. While you pay more initially, you’ll avoid damaging your teeth from overuse, and you’ll walk away with a brighter, healthier smile thanks to the professional-grade bleaching gel used. Also, by seeing a cosmetic dentist for care, you’ll be less likely to experience serious tooth sensitivity after treatment.

Options for Making Teeth Whitening Affordable

Teeth whitening is a suitable cosmetic solution for eliminating tooth stains; however, dental insurance is unlikely to cover the overall cost. This is why Jasper Dentistry is here to offer additional payment options to ensure a more budget-friendly process:

• In-House Smile Savings Plan: When agreeing to pay one low fee each year, you receive access to preventive treatment and discounts on other available services.
• Flexible Dental Financing: With CareCredit, you can apply for one of their available plans, many of which come with low or no interest. Instead of paying the full treatment cost up front, you can split the cost over several months to make treatment more affordable.