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Teeth whitening

Whitening will not change the colour of your teeth completely but will lighten the shade, without removing any of the tooth surface. It is a safe procedure when carried out under professional supervision. Results last indefinitely. Just simply touch up your teeth with whitening gel every few years. Sometimes without a touch up, your teeth will start to re-stain by the same things that caused them to discolour in the first place.

It may be necessary to have other dental treatments prior to whitening, as whitening treatments can only be applied to healthy teeth and gums. A visit to the dental hygienist is also recommended prior to whitening treatment, to give the teeth a thorough cleaning and remove any surface stains. Teeth whitening is not effective on dental restorations such as amalgam fillings, metal or porcelain crowns, etc.

At Oakmead Dental Care we use simple and safe home whitening systems. After checking your dental health, your dentist will take an impression to custom make dental trays that fit snuggly to your teeth. Once your trays are ready, your dentist will give you whitening gel and provide guidance on how to apply this at home, along with the required length of treatment in order to see your personal results. It may take between 3 days and a couple of weeks to see results, depending on your original discolouration and preferred shade.

Temporary sensitivity can affect some patients. If sensitivity is present, wear times should be shortened or made less frequent. Additionally, desensitizing toothpastes, gels, or mouthwashes can be used before or after the whitening process.

Call us on 01342 325363 to book a consultation and discuss your smile makeover options.

Meet the team

Andrew Hopkins

Dentist

GDC NO. 61991

Ashish Patel

Dentist | Invisalign Silver Provider

GDC NO. 85963

Paul Cassidy

Dentist

GDC NO. 74614

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5.0

15th November 2024

I have always felt I receive the best possible treatment at this practice. I can’t fault it.

15th November 2024

The friendliness of all the staff within the surgery.

15th November 2024

Great team at Oakmead- friendly and professional - take great care of my teeth and are very gentle

13th November 2024

I have always found everyone very friendly within Oakmead Dental Practice. The hours available to book an appointment is highly useful as it suits my availability from outside work. I have attended this practice for 25 to 30 years if my memory serves me right and that speaks volumes.

13th November 2024

The sense of expertise and professionalism displayed by all staff, together with their excellent communication skills and attention to customer care and service.

11th November 2024

I am a nervous patient but Ash always puts me at ease. He explains everything he is doing and stops when I need to. He knows my medical issues and is aware how they may affect the treatment.

9th November 2024

Always efficient and very friendly

9th November 2024

Friendly staff. Easy to book appointments. Good range of treatments available. Location of the practice is good for me. Easy to park at the practice or nearby.

8th November 2024

I have been attending Oakmead for many years…my needs are always met with courtesy and friendliness.

7th November 2024

I am a regular patient at Oakmead but on this occasion was seen as an emergency. The standard of dentistry is excellent. I am always put at my ease and the treatment is as painless as possible.

6th November 2024

Very professional & experienced dentist

6th November 2024

All staff are very polite and friendly

5th November 2024

Professional and friendly

5th November 2024

I needed an emergency appointment for my 6 yr old autistic daughter. Despite the dentist having a full diary, they made time to see us and were very good during the appointment making sure my daughter was ok and her needs met. Full explanation of what was happening and talked her through the xray and then explained what would need to happen going forwards

2nd November 2024

Excellent, friendly, professional service offered by each member of the team!

1st November 2024

All staff are extremely helpful, friendly caring and very professional. I personally feel at ease and comfortable during any treatment I have received,

31st October 2024

Professional, clear explanations, calm and friendly and relaxed

31st October 2024

The attention of the dentist to patient comfort at every stage and his readiness to discuss the treatment that's available without pressure.

31st October 2024

Oakmead is a very friendly and professional practice and truly care about your dental needs. It is a very clean and they really take care of children when they visit, as it can be daunting for anyone who doesn't like visiting the dentist. I would recommend this practice to anyone!

30th October 2024

Friendly staff and hygenist

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