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.
Take-home tray kits include a clear schedule and expected results timeline in writing.
Every option below is available under the same upfront-pricing standard, whichever specific service ends up fitting your case.
A single in-office visit uses a higher-concentration gel activated under controlled conditions for visible same-day results. 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.
We identify sensitivity risk at the assessment visit and adjust the whitening protocol accordingly. Sensitivity typically resolves within a day or two after treatment regardless.
We'll tell you honestly if your staining needs bonding or a veneer instead of whitening gel. 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. Most patients touch up every six to twelve months depending on diet and habits.
No mystery about what happens between calling us and walking out with the problem addressed.
We'll check your baseline shade and staining type before recommending in-office or take-home whitening.
Both paths are explained clearly so you can pick based on your schedule and budget.
Desensitizing steps are built into the process, whether you're in the chair or using take-home trays.
We compare your new shade to the baseline and set a realistic touch-up schedule.
These are unedited, from patients who've actually been through Teeth Whitening treatment with us in the past year.
“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.
We won't recommend maximum-strength whitening if your enamel or gum health doesn't support it.
We can usually confirm same-week availability for Teeth Whitening before you even finish describing your situation.
We serve South Lyon patients looking to brighten their smile safely, with an honest assessment before any gel touches your teeth. Take-home kits are available for pickup, so a second in-person visit isn't always required.
