Professional teeth whitening in Manchester. Two trusted home-whitening systems that deliver safe, dramatic results without the sensitivity of in-chair lasers: a standard tray-based system from £395, or premium Enlighten whitening from £650.
Whitening is one of the simplest cosmetic treatments available. The science is well established. The active ingredient is hydrogen peroxide, which gently breaks down the stain molecules locked inside your enamel. Done correctly, it brightens your natural teeth without damaging them.
The difference between professional whitening and a chemist's strip kit comes down to two things: stronger gel (only available through a dentist), and custom trays moulded to your exact teeth so the gel sits where it should and nowhere else. That's why the results are dramatically better and the sensitivity is dramatically lower.
What whitening won't do
Whitening only changes the colour of natural tooth enamel. Existing crowns, veneers, bonding and fillings won't change colour. If you've already had cosmetic work done, your natural teeth may end up brighter than the existing work. We'll talk through whether whitening makes sense for you at your consultation.
The main side effect to be aware of is sensitivity. It's usually mild and short-lived, and we provide desensitising gel to use alongside the whitening for anyone prone to it.
Both patients used custom home whitening trays. No retouching, no in-chair sessions.
There are three main routes to whiter teeth: home whitening trays (custom-made by a dentist), in-chair systems like Zoom (a one-hour appointment where a high-strength gel is activated by a UV light), and over-the-counter strips. We've tried all of them with our patients over the years and consistently come back to the same answer.
Custom-fitted home trays deliver the best long-term results with the least sensitivity. The gel concentration is professional-grade, the trays sit perfectly against your teeth, and you control how often and how long you whiten for. In-chair systems can give a fast result in a single session, but the trade-off is more sensitivity and the brightness tends to fade faster.
Standard home whitening is the right choice when you want a clear, noticeable improvement on natural teeth that already look healthy.
Enlighten is the right choice when you want the brightest possible result, or when whitening is the first step before veneers or bonding.
Two short clinic visits, then the rest is in your hands at home. Total elapsed time: usually two to three weeks.
Your dentist checks for decay or gum disease (whitening shouldn't be done over either) and takes a digital scan of your teeth. The scan is sent to our lab to make your custom trays. About 30 minutes in the chair.
Your trays arrive about a week later. We hand them over with a set of professional whitening syringes and show you exactly how to apply the gel into the trays. Five minutes, then you're set up to whiten at home.
Wear the trays for one to two hours during the day, or overnight if you prefer. Most patients reach their target shade in two to three weeks. Once you're happy, you stop. Top up at home any time you notice a slight dulling using a fresh syringe of gel.
Many patients combine whitening with composite bonding for a complete smile transformation. The order matters. Whitening first creates the brightest possible canvas. Then composite bonding is matched to your new shade for a seamless, natural-looking result.
This combination is one of the most effective and affordable smile makeovers we offer. For patients who want bonded improvements (closing gaps, reshaping chips, evening out edges) it's almost always the right approach. Whiter teeth that have been bonded look better than bonded teeth that get whitened later, because composite resin doesn't whiten the way natural enamel does.
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Jayme has been delivering whitening treatments at 360 for over two decades. The approach is straightforward: get the right system for your situation, protect the tooth structure, and deliver a result that looks natural rather than artificially bright.
"Whitening is safe, effective, and one of the simplest ways to brighten a smile, with no harm to your teeth when it's done properly. Great results come down to three things: accurately fitted trays, a good whitening gel, and wearing them consistently for around three weeks. We provide the first two and help you with the third."
Dr Jayme Adams, Lead Dentist & Founder
4.9 ★
18 whitening reviews · 259 total
"I have just completed my treatment with 360 dental care. I had 6 months of Invisalign, whitening and then composite bonding on some of my top teeth. I have, for as long as I can remember, hated my smile. And today, for the first day in what feels like forever I have not been self conscious to smile. I want to thank Jayme and the team for being so professional and friendly throughout the whole process. I couldn’t recommend enough!"
"I would like to thank Jamie and his team of excellent staff for creating my beautiful smile. I have been seeing Jamie for over a year, I had invasilign with teeth whitening treatment. Excellent customer service. I would definitely recommend. Thanks Maria x"
"So, short summary: 360 dental is THE best dentist practice I have ever had the privilege of being a patient at.
Longer summary: I came across 360 when searching for composite bonding “veneers” in Manchester. I am not overly enamored by the “fake piano” key smile look, and I didn’t want my teeth grinding down to stubs to accommodate full veneers. I was also “on the fence” about choosing the right dentist to carry out this treatment.
As a Dr of Biochemistry, I also really value a dentist who uses biocompatible materials, i.e. materials that do not cause potential issues with well-being.
The before and after pictures on the 360 dental care website were EXACTLY what I wanted. I also knew I needed to have some filings corrected.
So, I called up to enquire, they booked me in super quick, and I had the honor of meeting Jayme!
His analysis of my teeth, composite bonding, and filing corrections I needed were accurate, thorough, and extremely well priced. Hayley also went to the trouble of supplying me with the ingredient list they use for their materials! Jayme guided me through the process, and I also opted to have my teeth whitened, which would transform my smile into a smile I’ve wanted for a very long time!
The filings I needed correcting were done to an excellent standard. My smile beamed from the whitening treatment, and my composite bonding “veneers” look incredible! “Over the moon” is an understatement.
What I also love about 360 dental is the personable service; Marie, Haley, Samira (sorry if I have missed anyone), and all the rest of the team ensure they keep you updated on all your appointments. They even go to the lengths of calling you up 1 week after treatment to check how you are, and are ever so accommodating with requests.
Jayme himself is an absolute perfectionist and is evidently highly experienced and trained in his profession; a wonderful human being who truly cares about helping people feel confident and delighted about their smiles.
I would HIGHLY recommend 360 dental, and if you are on the fence about transforming your smile into a smile you have always wanted, then all you need to do is pick up the phone and give them a call.
Thank you, Jayme, and all the team at 360 dental care!
With much appreciation to you all,
Samantha G."
"I had composite bonding done on 3 of my teeth after they'd become misaligned after having my brace removed. Also had Boutique whitening treatment and a thorough scale and polish. My teeth look fabulous now and I feel much more confident. Jayme is a very charismatic person and knowledgable dentist. The other staff are lovely too. Highly recommended."
"Perfect Unfortunately I’ve been poorly and had many metal tubes put down my throat and my front teeth became very loose. I was advised I needed 5 implants straight away, decided to have a second opinion from 360 and after having scans I was told there wasn’t anything wrong with my teeth roots and only needed coating I decided to whiten my teeth and have caulking work to fill gaps, a metal strengthening strip behind front teeth, bottom teeth coated too and back teeth built up to take the strain off my front teeth.
That’s the dental work but the moment you open 360 practice door and enter with Liz smiling at you and offering a tea or coffee any worries you may of have, drift away. All work needed is explained, simply and prices are clear no hidden costs. If you’re someone who ‘hates’ the clinical smell of dentist’s there isn’t one. Jayme is so knowledgeable and caring, saved me months of work and so much money I can’t recommend him and his team highly enough."
| Treatment | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard home whitening | From £395 | Custom trays plus professional whitening gel |
| Enlighten whitening | From £650 | Trays and gel |
| Top-up gel (per syringe) | From £30 | Use with your existing trays |
| Whitening + bonding package | From £2,800 | Whitening plus 6 teeth of layered composite bonding |
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Yes. Professional whitening supervised by a dentist is completely safe. We use dental-grade hydrogen peroxide at concentrations proven to be effective without damaging tooth enamel. Some patients experience temporary sensitivity, which usually resolves within a day or two of stopping treatment.
Results typically last one to three years depending on your diet and habits (coffee, red wine, smoking, etc.). With your custom trays you can easily top up at home whenever you notice your teeth dulling. A fresh syringe of gel gives you another full top-up cycle.
Home whitening causes significantly less sensitivity than in-chair systems because you control how often and how long you whiten for. If you do experience sensitivity, simply skip a day. Most patients find it very manageable. We can also prescribe a desensitising gel for the trays if needed.
Zoom is a popular in-chair whitening system: a one-hour dental appointment where high-strength gel is applied to your teeth and activated by a UV light. The appeal is that you walk out brighter the same day. The trade-offs are real: in-chair systems often cause significantly more sensitivity than home whitening, and the results can fade more quickly without follow-up at home. Custom-tray home whitening produces equivalent or better long-term results with much less discomfort, and is far more affordable to maintain.
For most patients, standard home whitening produces a result that genuinely looks great. Choose Enlighten if your teeth are heavily stained, if you want to push for the brightest result your teeth can reach, or if you're whitening before veneers or composite bonding (where the final shade matters for matching). Your dentist will recommend which is right at your assessment.
No. Whitening only works on natural tooth enamel. Fillings, crowns, veneers, and bonding don't whiten. This is why we recommend having any planned cosmetic work (especially bonding or veneers) done after whitening, so the new work can be matched to your final, brighter shade.
You can, but the existing crowns or veneers won't change colour. The result is that your natural teeth become brighter than the existing work, which may look uneven. We'd usually advise against whitening in this situation, or recommend replacing the older work afterwards. We'll talk through the options at your consultation.
It depends on your starting shade and your enamel. Standard whitening typically delivers four to eight shades of improvement. Enlighten is designed to push for the lightest result your teeth can reach. We can never guarantee a specific shade because every patient's enamel responds differently, and we'd never recommend going beyond what looks natural for your face.
We're based on Southern Street in central Manchester (M3 4NJ), three minutes from Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop and Deansgate rail station. Patients travel in for professional teeth whitening from across Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Stockport, Altrincham, and the wider Cheshire commuter belt. Whitening only requires two visits, fitting the trays and a brief follow-up, so it's manageable even from further afield.
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