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. Stronger isn't always better — the right concentration for your enamel matters more than speed.
A quick exam catches issues that whitening over them would only make worse. We'd rather catch a problem now than have you call back in discomfort later.
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.
One appointment, professional-grade gel, and a shade guide comparison before and after. 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.
Realistic outcome expectations are set at this visit — whitening lightens natural enamel, not crowns or veneers. This appointment also flags any restorations that won't whiten along with natural teeth.
Desensitizing gel is applied before and after treatment for patients prone to sensitive teeth. Post-visit care instructions are given verbally and in writing.
A quick touch-up session every several months keeps results from fading back to baseline. We recommend a schedule based on your diet and habits, not a generic interval.
Deeper staining from certain medications or fluorosis responds differently than surface staining and may need a longer protocol. Realistic expectations are set at your shade consult, not after treatment disappoints you.
Call +1-866-227-2801 to schedule your shade consult and exam in Royston.
We check for cavities and gum health, then compare your current shade against a guide.
In-office sessions take about an hour; take-home trays are fitted and explained the same visit.
We schedule touch-ups based on your habits, not a generic calendar reminder.
"They checked my teeth for cavities first, which I didn't expect but appreciated — no surprises during treatment."
"Take-home trays fit perfectly since they were molded to my actual bite, not a generic tray."
"Shade comparison before and after was a nice touch — I could actually see the difference, not just take their word for it."
"Honest about what whitening could and couldn't fix on my teeth — no overselling."
"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.
Professional whitening, properly calibrated, doesn't damage healthy enamel — that's why we check your teeth first. Supervised whitening is safer precisely because someone is watching for problems.
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.
We flag any crowns or veneers upfront so you're not surprised by an uneven result later. Some patients choose to replace an older restoration afterward to match their new shade.
Sensitivity is common and manageable — we tailor the approach rather than skipping whitening altogether. Most sensitive patients tolerate a properly calibrated protocol well.
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 Royston 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 Royston — call and ask about your options.
Call +1-866-227-2801