Over time, teeth naturally lose their brightness. Coffee, tea, red wine, and certain foods leave stains that penetrate beneath the enamel surface. Smoking accelerates discolouration, and the natural ageing process causes teeth to darken gradually. While over-the-counter whitening products may offer modest improvements, professional treatment reaches deeper stains and delivers dramatically better results.
Professional whitening uses higher-concentration bleaching agents than shop-bought alternatives, applied under careful dental supervision. Custom-fitted trays ensure the whitening gel contacts your teeth evenly while protecting your gums. The result is safer, more effective treatment with longer-lasting results.
We use the Enlighten whitening system, the only professional treatment that guarantees every patient will reach a B1 shade, the whitest on the dental shade guide. Combining home whitening with an in-practice session, Enlighten can lighten teeth by up to 16 shades regardless of your starting colour. You can learn more about the full treatment process on our dedicated Enlighten whitening page.
Before any whitening treatment, we assess your oral health to ensure you’re a suitable candidate. Existing dental work such as crowns, veneers, and fillings won’t change colour, so we’ll discuss whether any restorations might need replacing to match your new shade. We also check for any underlying issues that should be addressed first.
We offer flexible payment plans to help spread the cost of your treatment.
Professional whitening under dental supervision is safer and more effective than home kits. We assess your suitability, create custom-fitted trays to protect your gums, and monitor your progress to ensure optimal results without unnecessary sensitivity.
We use the Enlighten system because it's the only whitening treatment that guarantees a B1 shade for every patient. This means predictable, dramatic results regardless of how stained your teeth are when you start.
Professional whitening results last significantly longer than over-the-counter products. With proper care, your brighter smile can last for years, and top-up treatments using your custom trays keep maintenance simple and affordable.
Yes, professional whitening delivers significantly better results. Dentist-supervised treatment uses stronger, more effective bleaching agents and custom-fitted trays that ensure even coverage and protect your gums. Over-the-counter products use lower concentrations and generic trays, limiting their effectiveness and potentially causing uneven results.
Teeth stain from both external and internal factors. External staining comes from foods and drinks like coffee, tea, red wine, and berries, as well as smoking. Internal discolouration occurs naturally with age as enamel thins and the darker dentine beneath shows through. Certain medications and childhood illness can also cause intrinsic staining.
Professional whitening under dental supervision is very safe. We assess your oral health before treatment, use clinically proven products, and provide custom trays that protect your gums from gel contact. Some temporary sensitivity is common but typically resolves quickly after treatment.
Results depend on your starting shade and the system used. With our Enlighten treatment, we guarantee you’ll reach a B1 shade, the whitest on the standard dental shade guide, with improvements of up to 16 shades possible. We’ll discuss realistic expectations for your specific case at your consultation.
Whitening only works on natural teeth. Crowns, veneers, and fillings won’t change colour, which could leave them looking darker than your newly whitened natural teeth. We’ll assess any existing dental work at your consultation and discuss whether replacements might be needed to achieve a uniform result.