Anonymous
map-marker New York, New York

Brite smile doesn't work. Luckily, found a truly effective product

For some reason I feel like this product ruined my teeth. Perhaps even made them yellower. Luckily, I stumbled upon Supersmile (a brand that actually has consumer-benefit in mind) Check it out if you want whiter, healthier teeth: www.supersmile.com I use their ergonomic toothbrush as well as their electric toothbrush. They're both effective. Also, while I'm at work or traveling, I like to take some of their Quikee products along with me...this way I can be sure to always always always keep my teeth white. Can't believe how much money and time I've spent on products like Brite Smile.
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Guest

I got the yellow and white mottling which started to appear within 48 hours. Not happy and paid $520 too.

But some say Britesmile worked great for them. Just not me maybe.

Guest
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You have calcium deposits in your teeth. Any whitening would cause that.

Guest

Felt like I've been going crazy and was the only one who ended up with my teeth worse off than when I started.

I always had the beautiful white smile and it's my signature thing. So I wanted to boost my best asset and get then even whiter- well I left Brite Smile with no change in tooth shade change.

It's been about two months and my teeth are quickly becoming YELLOW! I do not understand it, but I am really upset about it and not sure how to stop the yellowing...

Guest

Turned my teeth more yellow than before! Stay away and try something else.

I tried the whitener with trays, got great results. Never got my money back from Brite Smile, they don't honor anything!

Guest

Had my teeth "whitened" by Britesmile. I was in SO much pain for DAYS afterwards I couldn't eat or sleep.

Took 600 mg of Ibruprophen, STILL was in serious pain.

The results? SPECKLED TEETH! Yellow and white!

Looked horrible! Wouldn't recommend Brite Smile to an enemy!!!

Guest

Is this comment for real or is this a fake advertisement? Who posts a website and a "check it out" on a product complaint? Sounds like negative campaign spam.

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Anonymous
map-marker Clarksburg, West Virginia

Brite smile in southgate ate very unprofession

I agree with everyones complaint. I once went there and they Took so long to sent all the information medical ask for, once medical received the documents, medical sent me a letter stating they needed more information to approve my dental service. I decided to walk in the office and show them the letter I received from medical I dropped it off and the receptionist asked Me to come the next day and speak with Toni. When I went the next day, I asked to speak with Toni and when I did she said she never received anything during my dispute with them which took weeks of trying to get a copy of the letter I received by medical i was never able to get another letter and any dental service I also ran out of time during the time limit all medical participant had after the government announced that there would be no more medical
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Anonymous
map-marker Riverside, California

Bad customer service at Britesmile in Southgate ,ca

I have never waited so much on dental appointment for my son, the past 4 visit the wait has been 2-3 hours wait, it is ridiculous that this clinic is always behind with one Dental provider seeing numerous patients at the same time, the front staff, doesn't smile or greet you with a (Good morning do you have an appoinmtnet today?) My son had a 10am appointment and had his gums numb so that the dentist can due his fillings , left there to see other patients and did not return , I walk out of the exam room after my son said the injection was wearing off!!!. no more
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Dee C Afs
map-marker Auburn, Washington

Groupon and britesmile coupon, closed before coupon was used. ($180.)Will Groupon stand behind ?

Groupon sold the coupon, I went to use it and the three places had closed....Groupon is having other Dr.s do it... but, my coupon number and name was not on on the list. What now? anyone know? It was suppose to be honored untl Nov 23, 2010. Groupon doesn't want to stand behind the coupons they sell, and I did pay a large amt. for this. I am begining to wonder who the *** agent really is , Groupon or Britesmile....Any help from anyone in the same situation? If Groupon won't stand behind the coupons, then they shouldn't sell them.
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Guest

I live in Chicago area and I'm a former britesmile customer for 2001. BriteSmile closed early 2010 in the Schaumburg ILand Downtown Chicago locations.

I own a Teeth Whitening Spa in Schaumburg and bought the old phone number of the location in Schaumburg. We got tons of calls about Britesmile taking client money and also Groupon buyers who never got what they paid for. As a business owner and consumer I have been recommending former Britesmile clients to dispute the credit charges.

If you live in the Chicago Area and bought a teeth whitening Groupon or package from them and didn't get it, please give us a call and we will try to help as much as we can. 847-240-**** Ask for Dodie M.

Guest

Groupon is NOT very cooperative with this. I bought 3 packages and they only refunded 1.

They gave me Groupon credit for the rest. I'm very upset at this. I told them it would take too long to use nearly $400 of Groupon credit.

I'm going to try and call my credit card company, but I'm sure they won't be able to do much, it's been almost a year since I initially bought the Groupons. I've been aruguing with Groupon nearly 2 months.

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samdark
map-marker New York, New York

Jeff Nourse from BRITESMILE is a *** Man

Afer doing a PR project with Jeff Nourse from Britesmile in 2009 our small firm sitll has not been paid, or even heard from the CEO. We hear the the company has been sold, and Jeff Nourse has fled to Toronto and away from other debtors and upset customers. I have to note that our work for this company was compeleted to prfection with a report sent to Mr. Nourse with a list of completed media hits. Yet doing PR for a failing company is hard when so many people complained of poor service and bad results. It's no wonder this company failed. jeff Nourse is a crook and failed business man who should think twice about going back in to business ever again.
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Guest

Somehow I doubt that your "work for this company was compeleted to prfection" when you can't even spell "completed" or "perfection" correctly.

Guest

Renew Beauty Med Spas are owned buy the SAME Pure Med Spa people!!

What is going on with this planet.

Guest

Mr. Nourse hit's on anything that breathe's!

When he came into the location, ...Very unprofesstional, and fake!!

Notice how his phone number keeps changing? Im sure this is a reason!

Guest

So, was he (Jeff) an owner of auto company? Did he have any education about the spa business that he runs? I just wonder if he is a professional at all.....

Guest

Jeff Nourse was always hitting on me as well.

He really is ***

Guest

National Warehousing & Nourse Automotive dejavous!Check it out

Guest

National Warehousing and Nourse Automotive in Canada.

Guest

Hes in Chicago and has been hired as a "sales consultant" for pinnacle med spa aka iBody.

Guest

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Guest

Brite Smile is full of it they owe me so much money its crazy Im still waiting on wages from January and the Insuff funds they promised me bc they chks were bouncing or just came late. The product is great but the company sucks. They closed our location without warning.

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chattystamaria s
map-marker Seattle, Washington

Customer from Tukwila, washington state

I Had an appointment today at the southcenter location in Tukwila, Washington state. But to my surprise, they temporarily closed down their office. I don't know how long they've been closed for because they never called to inform me about it. I made a deposit with them for 9 sessions of hair removal treatment and im on...ly on my second, today would've been my third session. I'm a furious customer who needs some asnwers! It would've been fine if they called and tell me to do the session at another location BUT THEY DIDN'T!
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Guest

pinnacle spa is closed for "remodelling" their message machine is full so cannot leave message. this is Sept 2010

Guest

pinnacle spa is closed for "remodelling" their message machine is full so cannot leave message. this is Sept 2010

Guest

:( :( :( :( :( :( :( i have the same problem i was pregnant and i stopped my treatments then now i came back i called them today and it said that the phone ## is disconnected.... i am so angry i want my money back or treatments... i think i am a victim...

anybody helppp

Guest

I called the lynwood location and they said they have nothing to do with BriteSmile, and they don't have my records. What can I do?

Guest

Hi,

I have a gift certificate to Brite Smile (now out of business)in NYC. Can anyone help me on how I can get my money back or am I basically holding on to scrap paper?

Guest

I got taken too from the Redmond location while I was pregnant. Let me know what everyone is doing about this.

Guest

I just found out that Britesmile med spa is now called Pinnacle med spa and its located in Pinnacle Alderwood Med Spa

300* ***th Street SW

Lynnwood, WA 98037

Phone: (425)-673-****. They said they will do my remaining treatments..but they are also taking forever to schedule me cus they are making excuses that they cant find my record..so i suggest u try this location and bug them until u get what u want!

Guest

I had purchased an unlimited laser treatment (very $$$) package for an entire year and only used 3 of the treatments before the location in Bellingham closed. I have contacted the Attorney General's office after not being able to contact anyone at head quarters:(

Guest

I was supposed to have a chem peel and a one hour teeth whitening treatment! they never called me or anything and when I called the mall, I was told they were closed down! I want my money back!

Guest

hey K. GALE, i also purchased through Groupon (no promblems with groupon, Groupon is GREAT!).

I purchases one for 3 laser removal treatment. when i talked to the consultant at the Tukwila office ,she told me that 3 treatment would not be enough for just my UPPER LIP!!..the consultant persuaded me to buy SIX more treatments for 5o% off....that same day after i bought the 6 treatment she sent me to talk to the doctor and the doctor actually told me that i dont need 9 treatment i just need 3-4 treatments..when i asked the doctor if i could return the 5 remaining treatments he said THERE IS NO REFUND..i can use it for something else of the same price..from there on i was already angry with the company..I've only used 2 of the 9 sessions i purchased when they closed down their Tukwila, southcenter office :(

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Anonymous
map-marker San Juan Capistrano, California

Bright smile

I called Pinnacle Med Spa in Lynnwood today. Bright Smile closed their doors. This new compnay leased the space and has all the old records. They will finish your treatments with a service fee of 50$ per 1/2 hour session. At least it's something! They were very nice! I understand why they are appying this fee. I feel really bad for people that just bought packages with Bright Smile. I only have two treatments left thank goodness!!! I really struggled with getting an appointment after they changed from Pure Med Spa! They were always telling me that their hand piece was broken or they could not find my records! J
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Anonymous
map-marker Chicago, Illinois

Took money out of checking account without authorization

Please be advised that this company is scamming you out of your money. Ordered Brite Smile...received Vivid White Smile. without authorization, 87.47 was taken out of my checking account.. Bank notified me immediately..Lucky to have stopped the charges and will be credited back the money....Also,bank will not lose anything either. Can anyone get me a number to contact these unscrupulous bastards. I will become there WORST NIGHTMARE Contact me at charlesfrancismiller@***.net Thank you and stay away from these thieving bastards. Also tried to contact number from brite white. Person on other end claimed they were not that company..I do not believe that and would ask for any ones help in order to get a hold of these immoral people
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Anonymous
map-marker Green Bay, Wisconsin

Fraud taking your money from the masses

My husband went on the internet to find My Ever Brite Smile. He ordered a sample for a tooth whitening system. They took at first a small amount of money out of our checking account. Then they took over $40.00 more the next two months. Plus you sign up for I BUILD WEALTH that you don't even know about and that they start taking our another $40.00 a month. Please do not sign up for this internet scam. They use operators to handle you phone complaints. They do not wish to give it back. But I did say that I BUILD WEALTH was sending us our $40.00 within 5 days. But I just did it now and I will see if it will come back on our account. We canceled our credit card we used. What a mess to go through. It seems for everyone who is trying to do good out there, there is some else trying to take advantage of your situations. Good Luck and stay vigilant for all our sakes. a wisdomfool
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Richard D Why
map-marker Houston, Texas

Brite Smile Ripoff

Worst place to get your teeth whitened, they burned my lower lip and I suffered for a week afterwards, their offer to compensate me was some toothpaste or 'their products' , I went to have my teeth whitened for a long weekend with an old girlfriend and ended up sipping through a straw for 4 days , in the end the whitening barely worked they were more concerend with trying to sell me veneers. Their representative was rude and unconcerend that I lost my wonderful weekend due to their incompetence , I am planning a lawsuit for my pain and suffering, do not use these crooks
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Guest

Spent way too much money on package treatments at the BriteSmile in the DC area. They shut down unexpectedly and I cannot seem to find a number to get a refund.

DO NOT GIVE THIS COMPANY ANY MONEY- you will lose it! I plan to take legal action.

Guest

Anyone on a lawsuit? I want to do it too. Contact me: lxavier@***.com

Guest

If you have been purchased a service from BriteSmile and are unable to have it performed as they are no longer in MA, please contact me ASAP so I can help resolve your problem:

Kate McGee

kate_mcgee@***.com

617-304-**** (cell)

Guest

They don't pay their employees. Why can't anything be done about that. It's been going on for way longer than it should.

Guest

I am also sad to say I was a Brite Smile employee (this company is also known as Pure Med Spa). The company is the worst to work for or be treated at. They are unsanitary and use expired products. The esth. and RN's I worked with were highly qualified but working for a company that pushed them and threatened them daily if they did not sell sell sell. Most staff members walked because they would not use expired products higher ups were telling them to use. Some staff has just given up caring about the clients they were treating because the company doesn't care about them.

I feel horrible for the staff members still working for this company. They have not been paid in over a month and checks have been continually 1-2 weeks late since the beginning of 09. Some of the staff I have spoken to say they have contacted labor boards with no response from Pure corp offices and most are worried about leaving and not being able to find new jobs in this horrible ecomony.

Its so sad to see good people in a bad situation. If I could provide any advice for staff members still working for this failing company is to get out and get as far away from Pure as you can. You do not want your name going down in flames with them. While continuing to work there knowing what that company is doing, when they are caught you will be too.

Guest

These are the worst people I have ever worked for. Do some research on Pure Med Spa and Brite Smiles and their ceo Jeff Nourse and find out more about their unpaid employees.We were paid with rubber checks.

I would be extremely hesitant to have any treatment in these clinics. It appears some of the above posts are part of a pro bitesmile campaign. There are a ton of negative complaints on the internet.

Enough that I wouldn't risk it.

:(

Guest

I'm sorry most of you feel this way, I had been complaining to my mother that my teeth just didn't seem as white as they used to be, she told me that one of her friends had recently tried BriteSmile and loved it and that I should try it too if I was feeling so self conscience about my teeth. So I decided to give it a try, it wasn't as expensive as I thought it would be, and for the results I think I'd pay more!

The staff was super sweet and helpful I felt right at home.

I actually fell asleep during the procedure, I was that relaxed! Before I knew it I was strutting home with a new BRITE SMILE!

Amanda Vky

When my dentist recommended that I bleach my teeth, I decided that something needed to be done. Since I couldn’t afford to have my teeth bleached at the dentist office I looked elsewhere for a solution.

Through research I came across BriteSmile. After carefully researching the process and price I decided to stop into the Dallas location. I was surprised by the helpful and caring staff and felt at ease. During the whitening process I listened to my iPod and was relaxed because the pain was very minimal.

Now I have a healthy, glowing smile for an affordable price and without going back to the dreaded dentist! I was very surprised to see all the negative comments.

Guest

I can't believe that happened to you ! My experience with BriteSmile was nothing like that!

I have been drinking coffee religiously for the past 10 years and needed my teeth whitened ASAP. BriteSmile worked wonders for me; it was an affordable price and the results are long lasting. :) The service was so friendly at the one on Prince St.

Manhattan. So sorry that happened to you!

Guest

:( I WENT ON-LINE TO PURCHASE 2 SAMPLES TO SEE IF THIS PRODUCT REALLY WORKED, I RECEIVED A PHONE CALL VERIFYING MY PURCHASE AND OF COURSE THEY WERE TELEMARKETERS TRYING TO SELL AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. I STATED I JUST WANTED THE SAMPLES AND IF THAT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO CANCEL THE ORDERS.

THEY STATED THEY WOULD SEND THE SAMPLES AND WHAT SHOULD HAVE COST 2.94$ CHARGED OVER $350.00 ON MY CREDIT CARD AND ALL I RECEIVED WAS THE TWO SAMPLES. WHAT A SCAM

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camila Kep
map-marker Amersfoort, Utrecht

BriteSmile CustService ***.

I have been living overseas for two years now and I haven't been back the to U.S. Shortly before I left and right before I got married (as in, weeks), I had my teeth whitened with BriteSmile. The service was fine, other than some pain and extreme sensitivity, which I could handle for the great results. My whitening touch-ups expire next month. I called a few months ago to tell them that I might not make the cutoff date (given the 10,000km of distance and exorbitant plane fares) and if there was any way to extend the expiration date. They said to call back closer to the date. I called today, one month from expiration date and they are refusing to honor my final service treatment, even though I paid nearly $400 USD for the service. They claim it is "NOT THEIR POLICY"! So, it's not their policy to honor their service agreement to you? That means if I want that final touch-up, I would have to pay another $400 dollars and potentially not be able to use them all because of where I live and their 'cut-offs'. At that price, you would think they would have customer service ethics and want repeat customers, which I no longer am after that.
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Guest

If you have been purchased a service from BriteSmile and are unable to have it performed as they are no longer in MA, please contact me ASAP so I can help resolve your problem:

Kate McGee

kate_mcgee@***.com

617-304-**** (cell)

Guest

I'm sure that miffed is an employee. Face it the company sucks.

They lie to us as well as clients. I can't sleep at night. They pay us with rubber checks if at all. Do your self a favor and truly warn all clients to go somewhere else.

Do not buy from this company. Do the research first!!!

Guest

You do realize the service is normally $600 WITHOUT touch-ups right? And why are you complaining?

You had two years. And you don't even live in the country!

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gabby K
map-marker New York, New York

Accepted return merchandise without crediting money.

After having extreme sensitivity from the treatment I decided not to use the follow-up whitening pens that I purchased. I returned them to the office at 57th street NYC. Lisi Chavarri accepted the merchandise but explained that there was no one there at the time with the authority to do the return credit. As per Lisi's instructions I called Abby (the manager) the following day. After several calls, Abby said that the refund had to come from Nicole at corporate. After several conversations with corporate where they assured me that it would be resolved, I still did not get credited. I wrote to the Chairman Anthony Pilaro who did not respond. Now I am working directly with my credit card company. Unbelievable that they try to scam me for $50 pens after I bought a $450 toothwhitening treatment!!!!
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Guest

I wouldn't recommend Brite Smile to anyone!! I have been trying to recover a refund that is owed to me since Sept.

of '09 and all I get is the run around. Their customer service is a joke. They do not wish to refund my money even though services were never provided.

They are thieves.. :( :(

Guest

Total scam!! Got charged $92.37 and additional international charges of $1.00 which not sure why since I'm in the US. Was told I could only cancel additional shipments but could not get a refund..What a crock

Guest

Does not send me the product for 14 days and cancellation must be done at 10 days so I got billed for $85.37 with no recourse.Horrible customer service. Will not recommend Smile Brite to anyone!!!!!!I am going to try to continue to fight it.

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jacky p Gee
map-marker Miami, Florida

Brite Smile Teeth Whitening/ Loved it!

I just recently tried the Brite-Smile product and the results were absolutely fabulous! Unlike what I had heard, there was virtually NO sensitivity! I absolutely loved it, it only took about an hour to get my teeth pearly white, and there was no mess or pain. I didn’t have to fool around with trays or wait a month to get results. I have been drinking coffee for several years and I had noticed that my teeth had become kind of dingy-looking. I had done a lot of research into what would be the best procedure based on cost and results. Someone had suggested Brite Smile so I set a consultation. They were very helpful and I felt confident moving forward. After using this product, I was able to move up 7 shades, and once my boyfriend saw my results, he did it and saw an improvement of 9 shades! I am so glad that a friend suggested this process to me because now I have more confidence. So many people compliment me that I never miss an opportunity to smile. It was so worth it!
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Guest

It is obvious that Jacky is also an employee. Do yourself a favor and tell the truth about the company. Warn all clients not to buy from them.

Guest

I just got home from my appointment. They bleached my lip!

It looks like a big white blister on my top lip and it's swollen.

I'm having pretty severe tooth sensitivity. I want to cry!!

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