Top-up gel for your existing whitening trays at Highfield Dental Clinic, Edgbaston.
Keeping your result looking fresh is straightforward once you have trays. We supply professional gel following a quick check that everything is still healthy.
Whitening refills are additional syringes of professional whitening gel for patients who already have custom-made trays. Whitening is not permanent, so most patients top up occasionally to maintain their shade.
Because whitening gel is a prescription treatment in the UK, it can only be supplied by a dental professional following an assessment. We will check that your teeth and gums are healthy and that your trays still fit properly before supplying more gel.
Running low on whitening gel in Birmingham? Our experienced team can check your teeth and supply a refill.
Refills are simple to arrange. The process usually involves:
If your trays no longer fit, for example after new fillings or orthodontic treatment, we can make replacements.
This varies considerably between individuals. Diet, smoking and oral hygiene all affect how quickly teeth pick up stain again, and some people top up every few months while others go a year or more.
A short top-up of one or two nights is usually enough to refresh the shade. Avoid whitening more often than your dentist advises, as excessive use offers no extra benefit and can increase sensitivity. If you notice uneven results, increasing sensitivity or gum irritation, book an appointment before continuing.
No. Whitening gel is a prescription product in the UK and can only be supplied after a dental assessment confirming your teeth and gums are healthy.
Most people need only occasional short top-ups. Your dentist will advise an interval that suits your teeth and your sensitivity.
Trays can stop fitting after new restorations or tooth movement. We can take new scans and make replacement trays for you.
Top-ups maintain your existing shade rather than continuing to lighten indefinitely. There is a natural limit to how white your teeth will go.
Used as prescribed, with breaks between top-ups, whitening has a good safety record. Overuse can increase sensitivity, so follow your dentist’s advice.
Let us know. New fillings, crowns or veneers are matched to your current shade, so whitening afterwards can create a mismatch.
