BDS Dental offers professional teeth whitening to patients from across North London, including Golders Green, Hampstead, Hampstead Garden Suburb, and the surrounding area. If you are looking for safe, effective whitening overseen by an experienced dental team, we are here to help.
Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments — and for good reason. When carried out professionally, it can make a noticeable difference to the appearance of your smile with minimal fuss and no invasive treatment.
We use the Zoom! whitening system, one of the most widely used and clinically established professional whitening solutions available in the UK. We offer Zoom! as a take-home whitening kit, allowing you to whiten your teeth gradually and comfortably at a pace that suits you.
Unlike off-the-shelf whitening strips or beauty salon treatments — which are legally unregulated and often ineffective — professional whitening at BDS Dental is prescribed and overseen by a qualified dentist. In the UK, teeth whitening can only lawfully be carried out by or under the supervision of a registered dental professional. You can be confident that what we provide is both safe and clinically appropriate for your teeth.
The process begins with a dental examination to confirm your teeth and gums are in good health and that whitening is suitable for you. Once cleared, we take impressions of your teeth to create a set of custom-fitted whitening trays — made specifically to your mouth so the whitening gel sits evenly and does not irritate the gums.
We then provide you with a course of professional-strength whitening gel to use at home. Most patients wear their trays overnight or for a set period each day, as advised by their dentist. You will typically begin to notice a difference within a few days, with full results visible after a couple of weeks.
Your custom trays are reusable, so when you want to freshen up your results in the future, you can return to us for a straightforward gel top-up.
Tooth discolouration is extremely common and can happen gradually over time. Everyday habits — including drinking coffee, tea, red wine, or cola, and smoking — are among the most frequent causes of surface staining. The natural ageing process also causes teeth to darken as the outer enamel thins and the inner dentine becomes more visible.
Whitening is most effective for this type of extrinsic (surface-level) staining. During your consultation, your dentist will give you an honest assessment of what whitening is likely to achieve for your particular teeth — and if a different approach would serve you better, they will say so.
Take-home Zoom! whitening at BDS Dental starts from £395. This price is subject to a dental examination carried out prior to treatment. Your dentist will confirm the cost and talk you through the full process at your consultation before any work begins.
For a full overview of our treatment fees, please visit our dental fees page.
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Professional teeth whitening costs vary depending on the system used and the practice. At BDS Dental in Golders Green, our take-home Zoom! whitening treatment starts from £395, which includes custom-fitted trays and a course of professional whitening gel. A dental examination is required before treatment begins. For a personalised quote, please contact our team to arrange a consultation.
For most patients, yes. Professional whitening treatments use higher-concentration gels than anything available over the counter, and the results are typically more noticeable and longer-lasting. The process is also safer, as it is prescribed and supervised by a qualified dentist. Unlike beauty salon treatments — which are not legally permitted to use effective whitening agents — professional dental whitening is both regulated and clinically proven.
Results can last anywhere from six months to two years, depending on your diet, lifestyle, and oral hygiene routine. Avoiding or limiting staining foods and drinks, maintaining a good brushing routine, and attending regular dental check-ups all help preserve your results. When your teeth begin to lose their brightness, a straightforward gel top-up using your existing custom trays is usually all that is needed.
Professional teeth whitening is generally well-tolerated. Some patients experience mild tooth sensitivity during or shortly after treatment, particularly in the first few sessions. This is usually temporary and settles within a few days. If you have sensitive teeth, our team will advise on how to minimise discomfort — for example, by spacing out your treatments or using a desensitising toothpaste alongside the whitening gel.
Whitening gels work on natural tooth enamel but do not change the colour of dental restorations such as fillings, crowns, or veneers. If you have visible restorations on your front teeth, it is worth discussing this with your dentist before starting treatment, as your natural teeth may whiten to a shade that no longer matches your existing work. We will always talk through this with you at your consultation.
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