PRICE GUIDE · BEAUTY & GROOMING · 2026–2027
Teeth Whitening cost in the UK
£200–£550 per treatment. Typically £350.
Professional teeth whitening costs £200 to £550, and around £350 is a common price for custom trays from a dentist. In-chair whitening, combined chair-and-home plans and clinics in London cost more; the treatment must be prescribed by a registered dental professional.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does teeth whitening cost in the UK?
| Low end | £200 | home trays from a regional practice |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £350 | what most people pay |
| High end | £550 | in-chair whitening plus trays in London |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the salons, barbers and mobile stylists near you.
What moves the price
- Method — custom take-home trays cost less than in-chair whitening at the practice
- Combined plans — an in-chair session plus home trays is the dearest teeth whitening option
- Dental check first — a check-up and any cleaning needed before whitening may be extra
- Location — London and city-centre dental practices charge more for teeth whitening
- Starting shade — very dark or stained teeth may need a longer course of whitening gel
- Top-up gel — further syringes for later teeth whitening top-ups are charged separately
Hairdressing prices in the UK are up 26% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Hairdressing and personal grooming establishments, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical teeth whitening would have cost about £220 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7EY →
WHAT YOU GET
What a teeth whitening booking includes
Takes: About an hour in the chair, or two to three weeks of home trays. Not included: Check-ups, hygienist cleaning, fillings and crowns are separate; existing fillings and crowns will not whiten.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common teeth whitening treatments
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How to pay less
- Choose take-home teeth whitening trays, which usually cost less than in-chair treatment
- Keep your trays and buy top-up whitening gel rather than starting a new course
- Ask your dental practice about teeth whitening offers alongside routine check-ups
Before you book
- Only book teeth whitening with a dentist, dental hygienist or dental therapist registered with the GDC
- Have a dental check first, as any decay or gum disease is treated before teeth whitening
- Remember crowns, veneers and fillings will not change colour with teeth whitening
- Expect some short-lived sensitivity, and ask for a desensitising gel if needed
Teeth Whitening cost: questions people ask
Usually £200 to £550, and around £350 for dentist-made home trays. In-chair and combined plans cost more.
In-chair whitening takes about an hour. Home trays are usually worn for two to three weeks.
No. The General Dental Council says only registered dentists, hygienists, therapists or clinical dental technicians working to a dentist's prescription may provide tooth whitening. Unregistered providers can be prosecuted.
Many practices suggest a hygienist clean first so the gel reaches clean enamel, and some offer a combined price.
Check-ups, cleaning and any dental work are separate. Crowns and fillings do not whiten and may need replacing to match.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK from published UK dental price guides and clinic directories. Your dentist's treatment plan gives your exact cost.
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