How Much Does Teeth Whitening Cost in the UK? (2026)
Teeth whitening prices in the UK: where the regional figures from practices' own price lists are published, what in-chair, home-tray and hybrid whitening each include, and why the NHS does not provide it.
How much does professional teeth whitening cost in the UK? The national and regional figures, read from UK dental practices' own price lists and shown with the number of practices behind each, are on our dental price page. This guide explains what you are comparing when you read them.
Whitening prices by region
The dental price page publishes, for teeth whitening and each other treatment it tracks, the median and the 5th to 95th percentile for England's regions and for Central and Greater London, with the number of practices each figure rests on. The figures are not repeated here so that they cannot fall out of step with the dataset.
Types of professional whitening
| Type | How it works | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| In-chair | Concentrated gel applied at the practice, often with a light | One appointment |
| Home trays (dentist-supplied) | Custom trays and whitening gel, worn at home | Usually a few weeks |
| Hybrid (in-chair + home) | A combination of both | One session plus home use |
| Branded systems | Some practices sell a named whitening system as a package | Varies by system |
A practice's whitening price may be for any of these. Ask which one it is, whether the trays and gel are included, and whether a check-up is required first.
In-chair, home-tray and hybrid whitening are different treatments. A single "whitening" price on a practice's list may refer to any of them.
Over-the-counter vs professional
| Professional (dentist) | Over-the-counter | |
|---|---|---|
| Active ingredient strength | Up to 6% hydrogen peroxide | Max 0.1% hydrogen peroxide |
| Custom-fit trays | Yes | No (one-size) |
| Supervised | Yes | No |
In the UK, products containing more than 0.1% hydrogen peroxide can only legally be used by dental professionals.
How long does whitening last?
How long results last depends on:
- Diet (coffee, red wine, tea stain teeth)
- Smoking
- Oral hygiene
- Top-up treatments (home trays can usually be re-used with new gel; ask the practice what a top-up costs)
Is teeth whitening available on the NHS?
No. Teeth whitening is a cosmetic procedure and is not available on the NHS.
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- Reporting period
- 2026-10-26
- Last updated
- 2026-10-26
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- Mixed sources
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Frequently asked questions
How much does professional teeth whitening cost in the UK?
Our dental price page publishes the national and regional figures for teeth whitening, read from UK practices' own price lists, with the number of practices each figure rests on. Ask what a quoted price includes: in-chair, home-tray and hybrid whitening are different treatments.
Is teeth whitening available on the NHS?
No. Teeth whitening is a cosmetic procedure and is not available on the NHS. It must be paid for privately.
What's the difference between in-chair and home whitening?
In-chair whitening applies a concentrated gel at the dental practice, often with a light, in one appointment. Home whitening uses custom-made trays and gel supplied by the dentist, worn at home over a few weeks. Some practices combine the two. They are priced as separate treatments, so compare like with like.
How long do teeth whitening results last?
It varies with diet (coffee, red wine and tea stain teeth), smoking and oral hygiene. Home trays can usually be re-used with new gel for top-ups; ask the practice what a top-up costs.
Are over-the-counter whitening kits as effective as professional?
In the UK, products containing more than 0.1% hydrogen peroxide may only be supplied or used by dental professionals, who can use up to 6%. Over-the-counter products are limited to the lower strength.
Where in the UK is teeth whitening lower-cost?
Our dental price page shows the median and spread for each region side by side, with the number of practices behind each figure. The differences between regions are small compared with the spread inside any one region.
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