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Teeth whitening

Teeth whitening

Dentist-supervised, at-home whitening for a brighter natural smile, with custom trays made to fit only your teeth.

GDC-registered clinicians NHS & private options Written quote before you start Three practices in Harlow & Enfield
Why whitening

The simplest way to lift your smile

For a colour change, whitening is almost always the right starting point: reversible, kind to your enamel, and a fraction of the cost of veneers. The Oral Health Foundation rates professional whitening as safe and effective when a dentist supervises it.
  • Conservative and reversible

    Whitening removes no enamel and changes nothing permanently, so it is the gentle route to a brighter shade, and far cheaper than veneers for colour alone.

  • Custom trays, done at home

    We take impressions and make trays that fit only your teeth, so the gel sits evenly and works gradually over about two weeks.

  • Supervised, safe, and legal

    By law only a registered dental professional may whiten teeth. Done properly, sensitivity is mild and short-lived, not the gamble of a salon kit.

Straight talk

When whitening is the wrong tool

Whitening lifts natural teeth only, not crowns, veneers or fillings, and it changes colour, not shape or alignment. If a chip is the real issue, bonding is the conservative fix. By law only a registered dental professional may legally whiten teeth.
What it costs

Clear pricing, in writing

Every quote is itemised and given to you in writing before treatment begins, with no surprise charges, nothing added at the chair, and no obligation to go ahead. NHS and private options sit side by side. The full fee schedule is on our fees and finance page.

Where you'll be seen

Book at the practice nearest you

In Harlow

Nuffield Dental Practice and Church Langley Dental.

Harlow practices

In Enfield

Enfield Smiles, a short walk from the station.

Enfield Smiles
Questions

Whitening FAQs

How long does it take?

The at-home course runs over about two weeks, wearing the custom trays for a set time each day. You see the shade lift gradually.

Will it make my teeth sensitive?

Some mild, temporary sensitivity is common and settles within a day or two of finishing. Supervised dosing keeps it to a minimum.

Do crowns and fillings whiten too?

No. Whitening only lightens natural enamel, so existing crowns, veneers and white fillings keep their shade. We plan around that.

Can a beautician whiten my teeth?

No. Tooth whitening by anyone who is not a registered dental professional is illegal in the UK, and risks burns and enamel damage.

How long does the result last?

Typically one to three years, depending on coffee, tea, red wine and smoking. A short top-up with your trays refreshes it.

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