Cosmetic Dentistry · Station House Dental Care · BB18
Teeth Whitening
Professional whitening that lifts years of staining safely and effectively. Boutique home whitening from £330. Enlighten guaranteed whitening from £550. Results in 2 weeks.
£40 Smile Consultation applies to cosmetic enquiries only — composite bonding, clear aligners, veneers, dental implants and teeth whitening. Includes full examination, digital X-rays and written treatment plan. £40 redeemable against treatment. Online bookings only. New patients seen within one week.
Why professional whitening?
Over-the-counter strips and charcoal pastes cannot deliver the concentration of whitening agent that a dentist-prescribed system can. Professional whitening uses custom-made trays moulded to your teeth, ensuring even coverage and preventing gum irritation. The gel is significantly stronger — and significantly safer, because your dentist has checked your teeth first.
We offer two systems. Boutique whitening (from £330) uses custom trays worn at home for 2 weeks. Enlighten whitening (from £550) is the only system that guarantees a B1 shade (as per Enlighten Whitening clinical protocol) (the whitest natural shade) regardless of your starting point.
What to expect
Your dentist checks your teeth are healthy and takes impressions for custom trays. The trays are ready within a week. You apply the whitening gel at home — typically overnight or for 1–2 hours daily. Most patients reach their desired shade within 10–14 days. The trays are yours to keep for future top-ups.
Cost and finance
Written quote at consultation. The price we quote is the price you pay.
Key Statistics
| Metric | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Boutique Whitening shade improvement | 6–10 shades | manufacturer clinical data |
| Enlighten B1 shade guarantee success rate | 98% | Enlighten clinical outcomes |
| Professional vs OTC whitening (max H2O2) | 6–10% vs 0.1% | UK legal limits |
| Whitening result duration with maintenance gel | 2–3 years | clinical guideline |
| Recommended order: whiten before bonding/veneers | Always whiten first | composite and porcelain do not bleach |
The Clinical Evidence Base for Professional Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening using peroxide-based systems is both safe and effective when administered under dental supervision. The British Dental Association confirms that whitening above 0.1% hydrogen peroxide is legally restricted to registered dental professionals in the UK under EU Cosmetic Products Regulation (2011/84/EU), transposed into UK law post-Brexit. A systematic review in the Journal of Dentistry (2021) confirmed clinically significant shade improvement with 10% carbamide peroxide (approximately 3.5% H2O2) with minimal adverse effects. Temporary dentine sensitivity — the most common adverse effect — is reported in 18–40% of patients depending on protocol and patient susceptibility, and is universally self-limiting. The Enlighten Whitening system's B1 shade guarantee is supported by the published clinical protocol requiring a minimum treatment period and consistent tray usage, validated across multiple independent centres. Whitening has no effect on existing composite restorations, ceramic crowns, or porcelain veneers — an important clinical consideration when planning treatment sequencing.
Common questions
No. Professional whitening under dental supervision does not damage enamel. Sensitivity during treatment is common but temporary — it resolves within days of finishing.
Typically 1–3 years depending on diet and habits. Coffee, red wine and smoking accelerate restaining. Top-up whitening with your existing trays extends results.
Yes. Bonding and veneers are colour-matched at placement. Whiten first, then have cosmetic work matched to your new shade.
A brighter smile in
two weeks
Full examination, X-rays and written treatment plan. £40 refunded if you proceed.
Fernlea Avenue, Barnoldswick BB18 5DW
Teeth Whitening for Patients from Across Pendle, Ribble Valley & Craven
Station House Dental Care welcomes teeth whitening patients from 22 surrounding towns. Select your area for directions, travel time and local pricing details.
- Accrington
- Bacup
- Barnoldswick
- Bingley
- Blackburn
- Burnley
- Clitheroe
- Colne
- Darwen
- Earby
- Great Harwood
- Haslingden
- Haworth
- Hebden Bridge
- Ilkley
- Keighley
- Longridge
- Nelson
- Oswaldtwistle
- Rawtenstall
- Skipton
- Todmorden
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