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.
Choose a single in-office session for fast results or custom take-home trays for a gradual approach — we explain the trade-offs. Some patients even combine both — an in-office boost followed by take-home maintenance.
We proactively manage sensitivity instead of waiting for you to call back in pain. We check in after your session if sensitivity was a concern going in.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Call +1-866-227-2801 to schedule your shade consult and exam in Flemington.
We check for cavities and gum health, then compare your current shade against a guide.
Sensitivity is monitored throughout, with gel timing adjusted if needed.
You'll see your new shade compared to your starting point, plus a plan to maintain it.
"Did the in-office session before my wedding. Noticeably brighter after one hour and no sensitivity afterward."
"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."
"They told me my old crown wouldn't whiten with the rest of my teeth, which saved me from an uneven result."
"Combined an in-office session with take-home trays for maintenance. Best of both approaches."
Results vary by starting shade, but most patients see several shades of improvement after in-office treatment. 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. We monitor your enamel condition throughout treatment, not just at the start.
Coffee, wine, and tobacco fade results faster — we discuss realistic maintenance based on your habits. We'll recommend a realistic maintenance plan rather than a generic one-size interval.
We flag any crowns or veneers upfront so you're not surprised by an uneven result later. If a mismatch would result, we discuss options honestly before you commit to treatment.
Yes, with an adjusted gel concentration and desensitizing treatment built into your visit. We check in during treatment and adjust if sensitivity becomes uncomfortable.
In-office gives faster results in one visit; take-home is gradual and lets you control the pace — we'll recommend based on your goals. Some patients do both — an initial boost followed by trays for upkeep.
Our whitening program serves Flemington and the surrounding zip codes with the same enamel-safe protocol at every visit. New and existing patients throughout Flemington are welcome to book a shade consult first.
We'll check your teeth first and recommend what actually fits your case.
Call +1-866-227-2801