Teeth can become darker over time due to natural ageing, food, drinks and lifestyle factors.
Common causes of tooth staining include:
Professional whitening works by using specially formulated whitening products to lighten suitable natural teeth under dental guidance.
The result depends on your existing tooth colour, enamel condition and the type of staining present.
Every whitening journey begins with an assessment.
Your dentist checks your teeth and gums to ensure whitening is appropriate.
Existing issues such as decay, gum problems or dental sensitivity may need attention before whitening.
Your dentist will discuss:
Your whitening treatment is provided according to the recommended approach.
Following instructions carefully helps achieve safer and more predictable results.
Professional whitening offers several advantages compared with unregulated whitening products.
Benefits include:
The right whitening approach depends on your individual smile rather than a standard treatment for everyone.
Teeth whitening can be effective for many patients, but it is not suitable in every situation.
Your dentist will consider:
Whitening affects natural tooth structure.
Existing restorations such as crowns, veneers and fillings do not whiten in the same way as natural teeth.
Your dentist can explain the options available if you have existing dental work.
Professional whitening may help improve many types of surface and internal staining.
It can be suitable for patients with concerns caused by:
Lifestyle Staining
Coffee, tea, wine and smoking can contribute to darker teeth over time.
Age-Related Changes
Natural ageing can gradually affect tooth colour.
General Discolouration
Some patients experience darker teeth despite good oral hygiene.
However, the level of improvement varies between individuals.
A clean, healthy mouth provides the best foundation for cosmetic treatment.
Before whitening, some patients may benefit from professional hygiene treatment to remove plaque, tartar and surface staining.
West Hampstead Medical Dental Spa provides:
Dental Hygiene and AirFlow from £120.
AirFlow can help remove external stains but does not chemically whiten natural teeth.
Maintaining your whitening results depends on your daily habits and oral care routine.
Helpful steps include:
Your dentist can provide personalised advice based on your smile and lifestyle.
Teeth Whitening Cost in West Hampstead
At West Hampstead Medical Dental Spa:
Professional Teeth Whitening — from £370
The recommended approach may vary depending on your dental assessment and individual requirements.
Your dentist will explain the treatment process and costs before you decide to proceed.
West Hampstead Medical Dental Spa provides professional teeth whitening from our private dental clinic in West Hampstead NW6.
Our practice is located opposite West Hampstead Thameslink Station, making us convenient for patients travelling from:
We welcome patients looking for dentist-supervised teeth whitening in North West London.
Professional teeth whitening at Medical Dental Spa currently starts from £370.
Dentist-supervised whitening is designed to be safer because your dental health is assessed before treatment.
Results vary between patients and depend on lifestyle habits, oral care and maintenance.
No. Whitening changes natural teeth but does not lighten existing fillings, crowns or veneers.
No. AirFlow removes external stains but does not chemically change natural tooth colour.
Your dentist can assess sensitivity concerns and advise whether whitening is appropriate.
Yes. A dental assessment helps confirm that your teeth and gums are suitable for whitening.
Some patients combine whitening with treatments such as bonding or veneers, depending on their goals and dental health.
