Smile Center Dentistry's Teeth Whitening process pairs enamel-safe formulations with desensitizing steps, since sensitivity is the most common complaint we hear about whitening done elsewhere.
Every Smile Center Dentistry office offering Teeth Whitening is held to the same four standards, verified before the office ever joins our network.
Not all staining is the same — we distinguish surface stains from deeper intrinsic discoloration before recommending a method.
Whitening agents are selected and concentrated appropriately for your enamel condition and sensitivity history.
Desensitizing gel is part of the standard protocol, not an upsell you have to ask for separately.
Both in-office and take-home options are quoted clearly upfront, so you can choose based on budget and timeline, not guesswork.
Here's the range of Teeth Whitening our Ann Arbor team handles most, described the way we'd explain it chairside rather than in marketing language.
Gum and soft tissue are shielded throughout the appointment to protect against irritation. Most patients see two to eight shades of improvement in one visit, depending on starting shade.
Trays are molded to your teeth specifically, unlike the generic fit of store-bought kits. This option tends to produce more even results with less sensitivity than in-office treatment.
For patients with a history of sensitive teeth, a desensitizing step before whitening substantially reduces discomfort. Sensitivity typically resolves within a day or two after treatment regardless.
Some discoloration comes from inside the tooth — from old trauma, certain medications, or a prior root canal — and responds differently to standard whitening. Setting the right expectation here prevents disappointment after treatment.
Whitening fades gradually with coffee, tea, and red wine exposure — we'll set a realistic touch-up schedule. Maintenance is far cheaper than repeating a full whitening treatment from scratch.
Here's exactly what to expect, start to finish, for Teeth Whitening at any of our affiliated offices.
We'll check your baseline shade and staining type before recommending in-office or take-home whitening.
Based on your timeline and sensitivity history, we'll recommend the option that fits, with pricing upfront.
We monitor for discomfort throughout and adjust the schedule if needed.
You'll leave with a clear sense of how long results should last given your habits.
We publish these as-is, because that's the only kind of review worth reading before booking Teeth Whitening.
“Take-home trays worked better for me than I expected, and barely any sensitivity thanks to the desensitizing step.”
“They were upfront that one of my teeth wouldn't whiten the same as the others because of an old root canal. Appreciated the honesty.”
“In-office results were visible immediately, and they walked me through exactly what to expect beforehand.”
“My teeth are usually sensitive to everything, and this was the first whitening treatment that didn't leave me wincing for days.”
“The touch-up kit they gave me has kept results looking fresh for almost a year now.”
Straight answers to what people actually want to know before committing to Teeth Whitening.
We'll set realistic expectations at your shade assessment based on your specific staining.
Some temporary sensitivity is common, but desensitizing steps built into the process minimize it significantly.
In-office uses a stronger gel for faster same-day results; take-home trays whiten gradually with less sensitivity over one to two weeks.
Intrinsic staining from old trauma or a prior root canal responds differently to whitening gel than surface staining does.
Most patients maintain visible results for six to twelve months depending on diet and touch-up habits.
Formulations and concentrations are selected based on your enamel condition and sensitivity history — we don't use a one-size-fits-all approach.
If you're unsure whether your part of Ann Arbor is covered, a quick call settles it faster than searching online.
Our Teeth Whitening service is available to patients throughout Ann Arbor, with both in-office and take-home options offered at the same location. Ask about combining a whitening consultation with your next routine cleaning visit.
Call now and our scheduling team will find the nearest available slot for your situation.
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