SMS/Text Messaging Privacy Policy

 

Effective Date: June 23, 2026

 

These SMS/Text Messaging Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern the use of text messaging communications from Inspire Dentistry of the Carolinas (“Practice,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By providing your mobile phone number and opting in to receive text messages, you agree to these Terms.

 

1. Program Description

Inspire Dentistry of the Carolinas may send text messages related to:

 

Appointment confirmations and reminders

Appointment scheduling and rescheduling

Treatment plan and financial information

Insurance and billing notifications

Prescription and post-operative care instructions

Office closures, delays, and operational updates

Patient satisfaction surveys

Promotional offers, events, and practice announcements (when consented to)

2. Consent to Receive Messages

By providing your mobile phone number and opting in, you expressly consent to receive recurring automated and non-automated text messages from Inspire Dentistry of the Carolinas at the number provided.

Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of receiving dental treatment or purchasing services.

 

3. Message Frequency

Message frequency may vary based on your appointments, treatment needs, account activity, and communication preferences.

Patients may receive multiple messages per month depending on their interaction with the practice.

4. Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply according to your mobile carrier’s plan. Inspire Dentistry of the Carolinas is not responsible for any charges incurred from your wireless provider.

 

5. Opting Out

You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying: STOP

After opting out, you will receive a confirmation message and will no longer receive SMS communications unless you re-enroll.

Please note that opting out of text messages may limit our ability to provide appointment reminders and other important information.

 

6. Help and Support

For assistance, reply: HELP

You may also contact our office:

Inspire Dentistry of the Carolinas

Phone: (704) 540-1900

Website: https://www.inspiredentistrycarolinas.com

 

7. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Information collected through our SMS program is subject to our Privacy Policy.

We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes.

 

8. Carrier Disclaimer

Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Delivery of text messages is subject to effective transmission from your wireless carrier and is not guaranteed.

 

9. Eligible Users

You must be at least 18 years old or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to participate in our SMS messaging program.

 

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updated versions will be posted on our website and become effective upon posting.

 

11. Contact Information

 If you have questions regarding these Terms or our SMS communications, please contact:

 

Inspire Dentistry of the Carolinas

Phone: (704) 540-1900

Website: https://www.inspiredentistrycarolinas.com

 

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All categories above exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.”