Teeth whitening

Reading Smiles

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HOW DOES TEETH WHITENING WORK AT SMILE ROOMS?

FREE CONSULTATION

We'll assess your teeth and talk through what you'd like to achieve.

Together, we'll choose the right treatment for you, whether that's Enlighten, at-home whitening, or Airflow power stain removal.

TREATMENT

For Enlighten and at-home whitening, we take an impression to create custom-fitted trays.

You'll wear these with our professional-grade whitening gel at night, gradually brightening your teeth over one to two weeks.

FINALLY

Once your teeth have reached the desired shade, a final appointment at our Reading clinic completes your treatment.

You'll leave with a brighter, more confident smile, with Enlighten offering a guaranteed B1 shade.

What Our Patients Say

Becky Bateman

Dr Mo was incredible from start to finish; he is clearly very qualified and highly skilled at composite bonding, which I had on the top teeth. He is very friendly, takes time to provide an individualised service and is meticulous with detail. He took time in the consultation to listen and advise, provided me with the best set of white top teeth and three in a complimentary mouth guard and whitening pack. I am delighted with the results and cannot stop smiling! Thank you so much, I would recommend him to everyone! Photos of before, during and after!

Daniel Paton

I had Invisalign treatment with Dr Krupesh, he was extremely helpful every step of the way to get the desired outcome I wanted. Highly recommend, thank you.

Will Johnston

I had composite bonding done with Dr Yousif and he and the clinic couldn’t have done a better job. The care and attention to detail he showed really put me at ease, adding in the small details that really make the result look natural. I also really appreciate Imogen for coordinating the treatment and answering all my questions :)

Olietta Bellou

I couldn't be happier with my experience at Reading Smiles! From the moment you walk in, the front desk team makes you feel welcome and comfortable. Dr Philo is exceptional—thorough, gentle, and clear in explaining every step of the process. You can tell they genuinely care about patient comfort and delivering high-quality care. If you’re looking for a skilled, compassionate, and reliable dental practice, I highly recommend them!

louie steinborn-busse

I have recently joined the practice and have been seeing Ajay, all of my treatments so far have been seamless and I could not recommend him enough!

Mike Teskey

Commented on the wonderful treatments previously but would like to mention the reception staff. Having been a manager for John Lewis then a major airline for 40 years, I recognised and acknowledge great service. The reception team are amazing with knowledge understanding and patience, they really add to the Reading smiles experience and I hope they are recognised and valued by the organisation. Having transferred my customer from a practice which I have used for 20 years, they make it a joyful transition. Since joining Reading smiles, I have recommended many friends to join me. WELL DONE RECEPTION STAFF 👏

Mike Yandrasits

I recently had two crowns fitted at Reading Smiles by Dr Yousif Alwandi. He clearly explained why the crowns were needed and what to expect during the procedure. The area was thoroughly numbed before tooth preparation, and I felt no discomfort during the work. My permanent crowns feel comfortable and natural, and I’m very pleased with the result. I’ve been a patient at Reading Smiles for three years and find the entire team is friendly, efficient, and consistently provides excellent care.

ANDREW LATTIMORE

5 star and continued excellent service provided by Dr Philo and Dr Sonam and his team. Fully met my expectations. Service was transparent, clear and concise. Professional consultancy performance carried out from checking in at reception, on time, hygiene, dental, advice and future appointment all meeting the requirements. Looking forward to my next dental appointment. Recommend Reading Smiles without hesitation.

Colleen Hughes

After MANY years of not going to the dentist due to a fear of them, then having to undergo chemo for breast cancer, I found myself forced to go to the dentist. Dr Pritesh and his team at Reading smiles made me feel less worried and talked me through all treatment. His knowledge of what was needed in regards to my current treatment made me feel confident in his judgement. I can only thank him and his team for their patience.

Giovanna Russo

I had an excellent experience at Reading Smiles. From the moment I walked in, everyone at reception was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and professional. They made me feel comfortable straight away. A special thank you to Dr. Philo Menon. He was absolutely fantastic—kind, patient, and took the time to explain everything clearly. His professionalism and caring approach made me feel completely at ease throughout my appointment. The overall service was outstanding, and you can really tell the whole team genuinely cares about their patients. I highly recommend Reading Smiles to anyone looking for high-quality dental care. Thank you all for such a great experience!

Emma Biddle

10/10 I couldn’t recommend Reading Smiles enough! Dr Dhillon has been absolutely brilliant and is, without a doubt, the best dentist I’ve ever had. He’s completely transformed my teeth, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Everyone at Reading Smiles is genuinely so friendly and welcoming. They always make you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in. Thank you for such amazing care!

Sumita Ganguly

Dr. Menon Philo - The most amazing dentist ever I went in today as my tooth filling had come off and it was causing me a great deal of pain and sensitivity. Dr Philo saw me and he is one of the most amazing dentists and human beings I have ever met. He gave me a full hour for a 10 min emergency appointment at no extra charge. He extensively went through the reason why I was in pain, did the scans, and put a new filling in place. The relief and the satisfaction was beyond measure and all I can say is THANK YOU and may you be the most successful dentist ever! His gentle manner and the way he checked on me to ensure I felt safe and comfortable is beyond measure!

P Rodas

The team at Reading Smiles is amazing. From the moment I stepped in, they have treated me well, listened to me and always made sure I was fully informed on my treatment options. From the dentist (shout out to Dr. Ajay and the nurses), the hygienist and all the lovely ladies at reception, they are all incredible people. I am very glad I chose to go with Reading Smiles as my new dentist

Bob House

Always a pleasure to visit! Dayle is an extremely likeable and professional person who does an amazing job. Every time.

shabana akhtar

I’ve recently moved to Reading and did a lot of research on dentists and I am so pleased I picked Smile! I first spoke to Amelia who was exceptionally professional, understanding and answered all my questions. All the receptionists have been so well trained - so polite and kind and welcoming from the minute you walk into the surgery. Now let's talk about the treatments. I had my check-up with Dr Francisco and he didn't rush (like some dentists do), he cares - he focused on me, made sure I was comfortable, explained everything he was doing and gave me some excellent advice and options. I have never felt so happy visiting a dentist. I then today, had my hygienist appointment with Miss Eniko - such a lovely lady. She tried everything to make the experience comfortable, stopped when I twitched and I'm very happy with how my teeth look now. To top it up, just rang the receptionist now and spoke to lovely Amelia again. Took her less than a minute to answer my call and an invoice fell into my inbox at lightning speed. What more can one wish for! I have now persuaded my husband to join Smile and after watching their videos in the main reception and seeing the kindness but also the exceptional calibre of the staff, I am contemplating bringing my mum here and she lives in High Wycombe! but I would do it just for the excellent care and service that Smile would give her...... Thankyou to the Smile Team. I'm grateful.

Hing Sang Tam

I visited this morning for the first time for an implant consultation. Dr Sherpa Sonam was very friendly, made me less nervous, and of course gave me valuable advice. Although an implant would be a little bit costy for me at the moment, Dr Sherpa suggested alternative treatments to improve my situation of my teeth. I am looking forward to the treatment coming up.

reena nayani

I had an amazing experience with Reading smile. The dentist and the whole team is so approachable and friendly. Always available for any concerns and very flexible.I am glad I get myself checked here.

tamara szantai

Visited Reading Smiles on Thursday Mariantonio and Ajay took great care of me from the minute i entered the premises which were really cosy and clean Ajay was very professional and had a great knowledge also helpful Overall great clinic would recommend to anyone Thank you guys for looking after me

Paul Allen

Really great experience getting a filling from Dr Dhillon. Flawless.

Wokingham Seller

Dr Mo was fantastic! He fixed my chipped tooth in a matter of minutes. I was genuinely surprised at how good the result was. Equally importantly, he was very kind and communicative throughout. Very highly recommended. Ellen

Michelle Daniels

Krupesh Patel was an excellent clinician and I am glad at how well of a job he did for me on my treatment!

cesare lupattelli

This is a great place to go take care of your teeth. The team is very professional...would highly recommend to anyone.

B EH

I was quite nervous about needing a complicated root canal, but Dr Marina completely put me at ease. She was so gentle, patient and kind from start to finish. The treatment was spread over two fairly long appointments, yet I didn’t experience any pain or discomfort at all. I really appreciated how professional she and her nurses were throughout. I’d also like to mention the reception staff, who were always friendly, polite and happy to help. Everyone made what could have been a stressful experience much easier. Thank you all!

Sarah Nitchkey

Excellent service! Everyone was friendly, kind, and put me at ease. The space is lovely and well-maintained. They were very kind about me needing headphones and a fidget during my appointments. It can be a bit warm upstairs, so wear layers if you're sensitive to temps.

R R

I've been avoiding dentists for the past 15 years, based on previous bad experiences and knowing that I desperately needed some work done, but felt ashamed about the state of my teeth. I was highly recommended Reading Smiles. I had a great hygienist appointment and some much needed dental work with Dr Philo Menon, who put me at ease from my very first appointment and has looked after me. I'm so impressed with the treatment and care that I've received so far, that I've decided to have invisaline, something that I wanted to do many years ago. I've received great service by highly skilled staff, in a clean and modern practice at decent prices. I can't recommend Reading Smiles high enough!

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Teeth Whitening at our Reading whitening suite

As a dental practice we can advise on the most suitable option for your oral health and lifestyle, from in practice laser whitening, smokers stain removal through to home whitening.

If you choose the in practice method, you can put your feet up, watch Netflix or relax to your choice of music.

We also offer Icon White Spot Treatment for patients who have bright white spots on their teeth, as teeth whitening options cannot change the appearance of white spots. Read more here

What are the different teeth whitening treatments at Reading?

Smile Rooms Reading offers different teeth whitening methods. Some of these teeth whitening techniques take place at our dental surgery and others take place in the convenience of your own home.

All our teeth whitening treatments are overseen by our professional cosmetic dentists. You should never risk the health of your teeth by buying a teeth whitening kit online or from a shop. All our teeth whitening treatments are completely safe and painless.

Some teeth whitening options will give you instant results, whilst others are completed over a longer period.

All treatments will brighten and whiten your teeth to give you a dazzling new smile and boost your confidence!

Enlighten teeth whitening in Reading

Enlighten teeth whitening takes place at both the dental surgery in Reading and at your home.

Your cosmetic dentist will arrange for a custom-made mould to be made that will fit your teeth.

Once your teeth whitening trays are ready, you will wear them at night for approximately two weeks so that they gradually whiten your teeth.

Your final appointment with your dentist will take about 40 minutes to complete your teeth whitening treatment.

Patients from Reading and throughout Buckinghamshire are choosing Enlighten teeth whitening as the results are exceptional.

Enlighten is the only treatment to guarantee a B1 shade. It is also a good choice if you have sensitive teeth.

Teeth whitening at home

We offer the option to have teeth whitening at home with our teeth whitening kits. Our cosmetic dentists will make a bespoke mould that fits neatly over your teeth. You will be given approved teeth whitening gel to fill the mould and wear at night.

Most patients notice a difference in the brightness and shade of their teeth between 7 and 10 days of using teeth whitening.

Patients from Reading, Bedford and throughout Buckinghamshire like being able to whiten teeth in the privacy of their own home and at a time that is convenient to them.

Power stain removal

Airflow power stain removal is not a teeth whitening treatment but is a powerful teeth cleaning treatment that works well at removing stubborn stain. It is ideal if you drink a lot of coffee, tea, red wine or are a smoker.
Airflow can be used in conjunction with any of the teeth whitening treatments mentioned above.
Airflow power stain removal is quick, easy and gives instant results.
Book your free consultation to discuss the different options for teeth whitening.

Frequently asked questions teeth whitening

What are the different options for whitening?

There are 3 types of whitening offered at Reading Smiles, depending on the desired outcome these can be done individually or combined.

LASER: This is carried out in our whitening suite and involves applying a whitening gel to the teeth and exposing them to a UV laser light for short periods of time. The dentist will show you the instant results against a shade chart before and after your treatment.

HOME WHITENING: This involves the dentist taking moulds of your teeth using dental putty to create trays similar to gum shields. At home, depending on the type of treatment and desired outcome you wear these overnight or for 1-2 hours a day for the specified treatment duration.

DIAMOND POLISH: This is great especially on heavily stained teeth. It is a combination of air, sodium bicarbonate and a jet of water used to gently polish away built up stains and plaque for immediate results in a single session.

If you have white spots on your teeth, then our Icon White Spot Removal Treatment would be the best solution, as teeth whitening options do not change the colour of white spots. Read more here

How does whitening work?

THE GEL: The active ingredient in the whitening gel is Hydrogen Peroxide, as this is broken down, oxygen enters the enamel and dentine, lightening coloured substances without affecting the structure of the tooth.

THE LASER: The laser light activates the hydrogen peroxide and helps it penetrate the surface of the tooth. A study has shown the UV lamp increases the effectiveness of the gel by 26% or more, giving an average improvement of 8 shades.

How long does whitening last?

We provide sound and simple aftercare so this really depends on how well you care for your teeth afterwards. If you avoid frequently exposing your teeth to red wine, tea, coffee or cigarettes and have a good oral health routine your teeth should remain whiter.

To help with this, home treatment should include enough product to allow for occasional top ups which will really help in maintaining that brilliant smile.

How much whiter will my teeth look?

This depends on the type of whitening system used and varies from person to person.Those with heavily stained yellow teeth tend to have more dramatic results than those with quite white teeth.

Your dentist at Reading Smiles will be able to advise you on the likely results following a consultation.

Are there side effects?

Some people experience no sensitivity with their teeth, however the majority of people will experience some kind of sensitivity during and after the initial treatment.

This should settle down after around 48 hours and it is advised that you avoid very hot or cold food and drinks during this period.

Am I suitable for teeth whitening?

Generally the answer is yes, however we perform an initial exam to check the surface of your teeth is suitable for whitening.

If you have existing dental work, it's important we show you which parts will lighten with whitening. Porcelain crowns and white fillings respond well to whitening, however metal fillings and non-porcelain crowns will not lighten.