15 / 10 / 2026

Boutique vs Enlighten whitening: Which is right for you?

At Castle Street, we offer two professional teeth whitening systems: Boutique and Enlighten. Both are safe, effective and carried out under the care of your dentist. So what is the difference, and which one should you choose? Here is a simple guide.

Boutique whitening

Boutique is a professional take-home whitening system using custom-made trays and a professional-strength gel. You wear the trays for a set time each day or overnight, depending on the gel used, and most people see noticeable results within one to two weeks.

Good for: patients who want a natural, brighter smile at a very reasonable price.

Price at Castle Street: £450

Enlighten whitening

Enlighten is a premium whitening system designed to achieve a guaranteed B1 shade, which is the lightest natural shade on the dental shade guide. It combines take-home trays with a carefully structured protocol to get the most from the treatment.

Good for: patients who want the brightest possible result, or those with more stubborn staining.

Price at Castle Street: £750

Side by side

  • Result: Boutique gives a noticeable brightening; Enlighten is designed to reach a guaranteed B1 shade
  • Time: Boutique usually takes one to two weeks; Enlighten follows a slightly longer, structured programme
  • Cost: boutique is £450; enlighten is £750
  • Both: include custom-made trays made for your teeth and professional supervision from your dentist.

Which should I choose?

If you would like a brighter, fresher smile and want great value, boutique is an excellent choice. If you have a special occasion coming up, want the very whitest result, or have tried whitening before without the result you hoped for, Enlighten may be worth the investment.

At your whitening consultation, we will check your teeth, talk about the result you would like and recommend the system that suits you best.

Keeping your results

Whitening results can last a long time, especially if you cut down on tea, coffee, red wine and smoking. You can keep your trays and use top-up gel occasionally to keep your smile bright.

Save with membership

Members of our practice membership plan receive 50% off teeth whitening, which makes it an even more affordable way to brighten your smile.

Book a whitening consultation.

Call our friendly team on 01494 527 971 to find out which whitening system is right for you.

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