Teeth Whitening in Phipps Bottom at a Glance
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 11.3 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 7.9 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 7.9 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 7.9 miles |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 24.6% aged 25 to 49 of 1,663 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way, to The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 477th closest to a practice of 612 places in the county; the county median is 4.9 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Private practices near Phipps Bottom
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Phipps Bottom; 2 practices within 10 and 37 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 7.9 miles north-west. The nearest listing private treatment is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, 7.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | Private | Payment plans | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 7.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 9.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 11.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 11.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 12.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 12.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Phipps Bottom with private practices
The closest town with private practices is Monmouth, 7.9 miles north-west; the next are Chepstow (9.1 miles south-west) and Stonehouse (11.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 7.9 miles north-west |
| Chepstow | 1 | 9.1 miles south-west |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 11.4 miles east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 12.7 miles north-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 14.2 miles east |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 14.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Phipps Bottom
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse (5.0 from 303 reviews), 11.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 11.5 miles east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 9.1 miles south-west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 15.4 miles north-east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 11.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Professional teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments there is. In Phipps Bottom it is a common request, and results go well beyond what a supermarket kit can manage. The timescale ranges from a single 90-minute visit to a fortnight of overnight tray wear.
Teeth Whitening in Phipps Bottom — Local Context
Professional teeth whitening in Phipps Bottom typically costs £300–£700 for in-chair treatment, and £200–£450 for a custom take-home tray kit from a dental practice. Practices serving Phipps Bottom differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Census 2021 counts 1,663 residents in the neighbourhood around Phipps Bottom: 24.6% aged 25 to 49 and 8.5% aged 16 to 24. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Phipps Bottom; the nearest is about 8 miles away. Phipps Bottom is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. By national deprivation ranking, Phipps Bottom is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Phipps Bottom is about 20 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. Census data puts 14.9% of Phipps Bottom's population at under 16. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). See local practice availability in Phipps Bottom →
Professional whitening is legally restricted to registered dental professionals in the UK. Always verify that any clinic offering whitening treatment is registered with the General Dental Council before proceeding.
Professional Whitening Choices in Phipps Bottom
In-chair (laser/light-activated) whitening is done at the practice in one 60–90 minute appointment. A high-concentration gel is applied and activated with a light or laser, giving immediate results — typically a 4–8 shade lift, depending on your starting point.
Take-home tray whitening gives you custom-fitted trays to wear at home for a couple of weeks; the slower build tends to be gentler on sensitivity while reaching the same end shade.
Combined whitening pairs a fast in-chair kick-start with trays for maintenance — a popular route in Phipps Bottom for people who want quick results that last.
Over-the-counter kits are legally capped at very low peroxide levels and can't match professional results. They suit minor maintenance at best, not a genuine shade change.
The VITA Shade Guide Explained
The VITA guide gives whitening an objective before-and-after in Phipps Bottom: most teeth start near A2–B3, and a course commonly achieves a 4–8 shade improvement.
Not all teeth respond equally. Intrinsic staining from tetracycline or fluorosis whitens poorly, yellow tones respond best, and grey tones least. Crowns, veneers and fillings don't change colour at all, which can create mismatches to plan around.
Frequently Asked Questions — Teeth Whitening in Phipps Bottom
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Phipps Bottom?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Phipps Bottom is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 7.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Smile Solution Chepstow (9.1 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (11.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Phipps Bottom?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Phipps Bottom, 2 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Monmouth, 7.9 miles away.
Where can I get teeth whitening near Phipps Bottom?
The nearest practice to Phipps Bottom that lists private treatment is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 7.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Smile Solution Chepstow (9.1 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (11.4 miles).
Which county covers Phipps Bottom?
Phipps Bottom falls within Gloucestershire.
Is Phipps Bottom rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Phipps Bottom falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
Which towns are close to Phipps Bottom?
Nearby towns include Parkend, Bream, Neds Top.
Is tooth decay common among young children near Phipps Bottom?
Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
Can I whiten my teeth if I'm pregnant?
Professional teeth whitening is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The effects of whitening agents on developing foetuses have not been adequately studied. It is best to postpone whitening until after pregnancy and breastfeeding are complete.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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