Coffee, wine, and time all take a toll on enamel shade — an in-office treatment resets it in about an hour. Smile Center Dentistry checks your enamel and gums before recommending a strength.
Not every patient should use the same concentration of whitening gel, so we don't treat every case the same way. We'd rather delay a whitening session than treat over a cavity we haven't addressed.
Sensitive teeth get a gentler protocol; we don't push maximum strength on every patient by default. We adjust based on what your specific exam shows, not a default setting.
A quick exam catches issues that whitening over them would only make worse. This exam is included in your visit, not billed as a separate add-on.
Both options use professional-grade gel, just at different concentrations and timelines. We help you decide based on your timeline and sensitivity, not just what's more profitable for us.
Desensitizing gel and post-treatment guidance are part of every whitening visit, not an upsell. Most sensitivity fades within a day or two when managed properly.
Results and timelines vary by starting shade and enamel condition, and we're upfront about that.
A higher-concentration gel activated in the chair delivers visible results in about an hour. We monitor sensitivity throughout the session rather than applying gel and walking away.
A slower approach for patients who prefer control over the pace and prefer less chair time. We check your progress at a follow-up to confirm even results.
We compare your current shade against a guide before treatment so you have a real baseline, not a guess. This appointment also flags any restorations that won't whiten along with natural teeth.
We adjust gel exposure time for sensitive patients rather than pushing through discomfort. Post-visit care instructions are given verbally and in writing.
Take-home touch-up trays let you maintain your shade without a full in-office visit each time. We recommend a schedule based on your diet and habits, not a generic interval.
We're upfront if your case will show slower results and explain why before you spend money. Realistic expectations are set at your shade consult, not after treatment disappoints you.
We ask about sensitivity history when you book, so we're prepared for your specific case.
This quick exam determines whether in-office or take-home whitening fits you better.
In-office sessions take about an hour; take-home trays are fitted and explained the same visit.
You'll see your new shade compared to your starting point, plus a plan to maintain it.
"They checked my teeth for cavities first, which I didn't expect but appreciated — no surprises during treatment."
"Sensitive teeth usually make whitening miserable for me, but they adjusted the gel strength and it was totally manageable."
"Shade comparison before and after was a nice touch — I could actually see the difference, not just take their word for it."
"They told me my old crown wouldn't whiten with the rest of my teeth, which saved me from an uneven result."
"Had some intrinsic staining from an old medication and they explained upfront it would take longer to lighten. Appreciated not being oversold on a quick fix."
We compare your before-and-after against a shade guide so the improvement isn't just a guess. Take-home trays typically show gradual improvement over one to two weeks.
Overuse of drugstore products without supervision is more likely to cause sensitivity than a professionally managed treatment. We monitor your enamel condition throughout treatment, not just at the start.
Typically six months to two years depending on diet, smoking, and oral hygiene habits. A touch-up schedule tailored to your habits helps extend results significantly.
No — restorations don't whiten the same way natural enamel does, which we check for during your consult. If a mismatch would result, we discuss options honestly before you commit to treatment.
Sensitivity is common and manageable — we tailor the approach rather than skipping whitening altogether. We check in during treatment and adjust if sensitivity becomes uncomfortable.
Both use professional-grade gel; the choice usually comes down to your timeline and sensitivity level. We'll walk through the trade-offs honestly at your shade consult.
Our whitening program serves Foxfire and the surrounding zip codes with the same enamel-safe protocol at every visit. Shade consults and treatment sessions are both done locally, without a referral elsewhere.
Licensed, gentle, and local to Foxfire — call and ask about your options.
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