Sensitive teeth need not prevent you from whitening. At Envy Smile near Harlesden, Dr Hemani Gill assesses sensitivity before prescribing whitening treatment — selecting the appropriate gel concentration, wear time and desensitising protocol to achieve results while minimising discomfort. Whitening for sensitive teeth from £295.
Teeth Whitening for Sensitive Teeth at Envy Smile
"I have always had sensitive teeth and was nervous about whitening. Dr Hemani was so thorough — she assessed everything first and the treatment was completely comfortable. My results are great."Patient Review ★★★★★
Tooth sensitivity occurs when the protective enamel layer is thin or the gum has receded slightly, exposing the dentine beneath. Whitening gel can temporarily increase sensitivity in these areas. The key to safe whitening with sensitive teeth is clinical assessment before treatment — understanding the cause and extent of your sensitivity before prescribing gel strength and wear schedule.
At Envy Smile near Harlesden, Dr Hemani Gill will assess your enamel thickness, gum health and sensitivity pattern at a consultation before any whitening is prescribed. A lower-concentration gel, shorter daily wear times and the concurrent use of a high-fluoride desensitising toothpaste are the standard approach — allowing effective whitening with minimal discomfort. For severely sensitive teeth, in-surgery desensitising treatment may be recommended before whitening begins.
For a full overview of our teeth whitening services, visit our Teeth Whitening Harlesden page.
| Treatment | Price |
|---|---|
| Home Whitening (sensitive protocol) | £295 |
| In-Surgery Desensitising Treatment | Call to enquire |
| Consultation | £85 (redeemable) |
| 0% Finance | Available |
Why Choose Envy Smile?
GDC-registered dentist Dr Hemani Gill · No. 265440
5.0★ Google rating from patients across West London
From £295
Same-day consultations available
0% finance over 6 months
3 Goldhawk Road, Shepherds Bush, London W12 8QQ
Safe whitening assessed by a GDC-registered dentist. Every sensitivity whitening case at Envy Smile is clinically assessed before treatment begins — ensuring the appropriate gel and protocol for your specific case.
Lower concentration, same professional results. A properly prescribed lower-concentration gel, used consistently over a longer period, achieves the same whitening outcome with significantly reduced discomfort.
Desensitising support throughout. A high-fluoride desensitising toothpaste prescribed alongside whitening closes dentine tubules and reduces sensitivity during and after treatment.
Our practice is at 3 Goldhawk Road, Shepherds Bush, London W12 8QQ — easily accessible from Harlesden and across West London.
GDC-registered dentist Dr Hemani Gill provides teeth whitening for sensitive teeth at our Shepherds Bush practice — accessible from Harlesden and across West London.
3 Goldhawk Road, Shepherds Bush, London W12 8QQ · Mon–Fri 10–6 · Sat 10–4
