How much is whitening teeth cost

Teeth-whitening cost depends on the method, examination needs, peroxide system, number of visits, and whether other dental treatment is required first.

Whitening may use an in-office peroxide application, a dentist-provided custom tray, or a supervised prefilled tray. The clinical method, materials, appointment time, and follow-up needs affect the total charge.

A consultation can identify calculus, cavities, gum inflammation, exposed roots, tetracycline-type discoloration, trauma-related darkening, or restorations that whitening will not change.

Ask for a written plan that separates examination, cleaning, whitening materials, visits, sensitivity management, and replacement trays or touch-ups if relevant.

Ask for a written plan that separates examination, cleaning, whitening materials, visits, sensitivity management, and replacement trays or touch-ups if relevant.

Delay elective whitening and seek examination first when teeth hurt, gums bleed, a tooth has changed colour, or restorations are failing.

Delay elective whitening and seek examination first when teeth hurt, gums bleed, a tooth has changed colour, or restorations are failing.

Ask which treatment is being priced, what is included, whether disease treatment comes first, and how existing restorations will be handled after whitening.

Ask which treatment is being priced, what is included, whether disease treatment comes first, and how existing restorations will be handled after whitening.

They may cover different peroxide systems, visits, examinations, trays, cleaning, or management of pre-existing dental problems.