Not all staining responds to whitening the same way, so we start with a shade check and a look at whether staining is surface-level or deeper in the tooth.
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.
Patients with a history of sensitivity get a modified schedule to minimize discomfort during treatment.
Take-home tray kits include a clear schedule and expected results timeline in writing.
Here's the range of Teeth Whitening our Kittery Point 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. We check in partway through to confirm the schedule is working as expected.
For patients with a history of sensitive teeth, a desensitizing step before whitening substantially reduces discomfort. This step adds a little time but makes the entire process far more comfortable.
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.
A small take-home touch-up kit can maintain results between full treatments. Maintenance is far cheaper than repeating a full whitening treatment from scratch.
No mystery about what happens between calling us and walking out with the problem addressed.
A short assessment tells us which whitening approach fits your case best.
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.”
These are the questions Kittery Point patients ask most before booking 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.
Both are effective — the right choice depends on your timeline and sensitivity tolerance.
Intrinsic staining from old trauma or a prior root canal responds differently to whitening gel than surface staining does.
Coffee, tea, and red wine speed up fading — a touch-up kit helps maintain results longer.
We won't recommend maximum-strength whitening if your enamel or gum health doesn't support it.
If you're unsure whether your part of Kittery Point is covered, a quick call settles it faster than searching online.
Our Teeth Whitening service is available to patients throughout Kittery Point, with both in-office and take-home options offered at the same location. Take-home kits are available for pickup, so a second in-person visit isn't always required.
Call now and our scheduling team will find the nearest available slot for your situation.
Call +1-866-227-2801
