Teeth Whitening in St Augustines at a Glance
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 5.4 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Chesterfield Orthodontics, Chesterfield — under a mile; 13 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Chesterfield Orthodontics, Chesterfield — under a mile; 4 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Ferndale House Dental Practice, Chesterfield — under a mile; 6 within 10 miles |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 39% aged 25 to 49 of 1,736 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Access within Derbyshire | 5th closest to a practice of 609 places in the county; the county median is 3.7 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 St Augustines
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of St Augustines, 14 practices within 10 and 50 practices within 20. The closest is Chesterfield Orthodontics, 0.3 miles north. The nearest listing private treatment is Chesterfield Orthodontics, 0.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | Private | Payment plans | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 0.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Smile Care CentreWalton | 0.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (136 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 0.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | – | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 0.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley | 2.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (170 reviews) |
| J P Ward & AssociatesStaveley | 4.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (48 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to St Augustines with private practices
The closest town with private practices is Chesterfield, 0.3 miles north; the next are Walton (0.3 miles south) and Staveley (2.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 3 | 0.3 miles north |
| Walton | 1 | 0.3 miles south |
| Staveley | 2 | 2.3 miles north-east |
| Pilsley | 1 | 4.4 miles south |
| Dronfield | 1 | 5.6 miles north-west |
| Beighton | 1 | 8.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of St Augustines
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse (5.0 from 615 reviews), 11.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 11.8 miles south-east |
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 5.6 miles north-west |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 11.0 miles north |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 10.0 miles north |
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. It's a mainstay of cosmetic dentistry in St Augustines, delivered under proper clinical supervision. Results can appear in a single in-chair session or build gradually over two to three weeks at home.
Professional Whitening Choices in St Augustines
In-chair (laser/light-activated) whitening delivers the fastest visible result — one supervised session with professional-strength gel, most patients leaving 4–8 VITA shades lighter that day.
Take-home tray whitening involves bespoke trays and dentist-supplied gel worn over roughly a fortnight — excellent, controllable results at your own pace.
Combined whitening pairs a fast in-chair kick-start with trays for maintenance — a popular route in St Augustines for people who want quick results that last.
Over-the-counter kits sold in shops are limited by law to weak gel concentrations, so they're fine for touch-ups but no substitute for dentist-led whitening.
Understanding Tooth Shade — The VITA Scale
Dental professionals in St Augustines use the VITA classical shade guide to record tooth colour, running from A1 (lightest) to C4 (darkest). Most natural teeth sit between A2 and B3, and professional whitening typically lifts 4–8 grades.
Yellow-toned staining lifts most readily; grey and intrinsic staining (antibiotics, fluorosis) far less so. Existing restorations stay the same shade, so front-tooth crowns or fillings may need separate planning.
Teeth Whitening in St Augustines — Local Context
Expect in-chair whitening in St Augustines to cost £300–£700, with take-home tray kits typically £200–£450. Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering St Augustines — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Census 2021 counts 1,736 residents in the neighbourhood around St Augustines: 39% aged 25 to 49 and 8.5% aged 16 to 24. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, St Augustines is better served than 66% of towns in England. St Augustines's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. St Augustines falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to St Augustines is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 11 miles away. Census data puts 21.9% of St Augustines's population at under 16. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). See local practice availability in St Augustines →
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.
Frequently Asked Questions — Teeth Whitening in St Augustines
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St Augustines?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St Augustines is Chesterfield Orthodontics, about 0.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Smile Care Centre (0.3 miles) and Ferndale House Dental Practice (0.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St Augustines?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of St Augustines, 14 practices within 10 miles and 50 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get teeth whitening near St Augustines?
The nearest practice to St Augustines that lists private treatment is Chesterfield Orthodontics, about 0.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Smile Care Centre (0.3 miles) and Ferndale House Dental Practice (0.6 miles).
What county is St Augustines in?
St Augustines falls within Derbyshire.
How deprived is St Augustines compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, St Augustines is more deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to St Augustines?
Nearby towns include Chesterfield, Hady, Stonegravels.
Is St Augustines a family area?
Around 21.9% of St Augustines's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
Will whitening affect my crowns or veneers?
No — whitening gel does not change the colour of crowns, veneers, bonding or composite fillings. If your restorations are placed on visible front teeth, whitening the surrounding natural teeth may create a colour mismatch. Discuss this with your dentist before treatment so a plan can be made.
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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