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Looking for a caring and professional dental practice? We’re excited to welcome new patients to our clinic! Whether you’re due for a check-up, need treatment, or are looking to enhance your smile, our friendly team is here to help.
Contact us today to book your first appointment—we look forward to meeting you!

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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1110 Reviews

5.0

10th July 2025

Been going to Oakmead since moved here in 1969, always have had sterling treatment.

9th July 2025

Always very efficient and all staff friendly and helpful

7th July 2025

I have been a patient for many years and am always treated with care.

7th July 2025

Efficient delivery of treatment with the steps explained and painfree

6th July 2025

My son needed help removing plaque and we got an appointment same week

4th July 2025

Pleasant staff.clean and tidy practise-great dentist excellent service

3rd July 2025

Professionalism, Courtesy, Friendly from all the Team

3rd July 2025

Debbie is super professional and friendly

3rd July 2025

Had a 4th appointment with Paul, this time to remove a front tooth and fitting of denture. He has, in all appointments with him, been extremely informative of options available to me and put me very much at ease.

1st July 2025

Care and consideration by all members of staff. Excellent work by the dentist in extracting tooth with no main or harm to myself, and duly giving all the information pre, during, and post extraction.

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The staff here are really lovely and looked after my wife who has a fear of dental procedures (odontophobia - had to look it up!). With their help and the dentist's excellent work she got through it! Thanks Oakmead!

30th June 2025

I have been using oak mead for around 30 years or more so it is familiar and straightforward

28th June 2025

Genuinely, everyone at Oakmead is lovely…from the reception staff to Andy, Jill and other staff members. We’re always made to feel welcome and valued. Have you!

27th June 2025

Very friendly staff. Excellent treatment. Everything on time and overall good servic

26th June 2025

Very professional, friendly team - always a great experience!

25th June 2025

Professional, kind, very pleasant staff. A very scared patient, they made me feel very comfortable

14th June 2025

Excellent people, always make you feel comfortable. Every move explained as the appointment progressed.

13th June 2025

Dr Andrew Hopkins is amazing . My kids like him and visits are great highly recommended

12th June 2025

Very friendly and helpful staff. Appointment ran to time

12th June 2025

Everything is organised and everybody is friendly and polite,which I thick good.It helps to relax the patient.

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