Teeth whitening prices vary a lot between practices. Of the 67 UK practices in our survey that publish a price for home teeth whitening, the middle price was £395 (full course), with published prices from £225 to £650. It is not covered by an NHS charge band.
NHS or private
Teeth whitening is a cosmetic treatment and is not in the NHS charge bands, so it is done privately. You pay one charge for each course of treatment, and if you need treatments from different bands you pay the highest band.
| NHS charge band (England, from 1 April 2026) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Urgent treatment | £27.90 |
| Band 1: check-up, X-rays, scale and polish if needed | £27.90 |
| Band 2: Band 1 plus fillings, root canal, extractions | £76.60 |
| Band 3: Bands 1 and 2 plus crowns, dentures, bridges, braces | £332.10 |
NHS dental treatment is free for some people, including under 18s, under 19s in full-time education, and people who are pregnant or have had a baby in the last 12 months. Check if you can get free NHS dental treatment.
What practices charge privately
These are prices UK practices publish on their own websites. Where a practice lists a "from" price we used that figure. Your quote depends on your teeth, the materials and the practice, so treat these as a guide and ask for a written plan.
| Treatment | Practices | Lowest | Middle (median) | Highest | "From" prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home teeth whitening (full course) | 67 | £225 | £395 | £650 | 19 |
| In-surgery teeth whitening (full treatment) | 23 | £250 | £495 | £1,064 | 6 |
Getting an accurate price
- Ask for a written treatment plan with every cost before you agree to treatment.
- Check whether the price includes X-rays, temporary work and follow-up appointments.
- Ask whether the practice offers the treatment on the NHS, and whether you qualify.
- Check the dentist is registered with the General Dental Council.
Compare practices offering teeth whitening near you, or send a free enquiry.
Sources: NHS dental charges: nhs.uk, how much NHS dental treatment costs and dental services available on the NHS, checked 6 October 2026. Charges in force from 1 April 2026 under SI 2026/265. Private prices: Smile Today survey of 189 practice price lists collected 2026-10-06, including Brighton Implant Clinic, Easy Dental, Handsworth Dental Care, Spring Dental Practice, Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre, Smiles on Harrogate Road, Smile Rooms Kingston, Frederick Street Dental Care, Stoke Dental (Campbell Dental Practice), Heaton Dental Care, Love Teeth Dental, Denpure Dental Care and Implant Centre.
Last reviewed: 6 October 2026. Prices change, so always confirm with the practice. This guide is general information, not medical advice.