We offer home whitening — the gold standard in professional teeth whitening — using custom-made whitening trays fabricated from precise impressions of your teeth. The trays fit snugly and hold the whitening gel evenly against every tooth surface, delivering consistent, controlled results that shop-bought trays simply cannot replicate.

Your trays and professional-grade whitening gel are provided by your dentist following a full assessment to ensure whitening is appropriate for you. Treatment is carried out at home at a time that suits you — most patients wear their trays overnight or for a set period during the day, depending on the strength of gel prescribed. Results are typically visible within the first few days, with optimal whitening achieved over two to four weeks. Your custom trays are yours to keep, making top-up treatments straightforward and cost-effective whenever you want to refresh your results in the future.

With good maintenance, professional whitening results can last anywhere from one to three years. The longevity of your results will depend on your diet, lifestyle habits such as smoking, and how consistently you maintain your oral hygiene routine. Regular hygiene appointments to remove surface staining, combined with occasional top-up whitening at home using your custom trays, are the most effective way to keep your smile looking its brightest for as long as possible.

At Harborne Dental Suite we often recommend whitening as part of a wider smile enhancement plan — combining it with treatments such as composite bonding or veneers for patients looking for a more comprehensive transformation.