# How much does teeth whitening cost in the UK?

Source: https://thelocaldentist.co.uk/answers/how-much-does-teeth-whitening-cost/
Updated: 2026-07-13

## Quick answer

Dentist-provided home whitening typically costs £250–500, and in-chair (surgery) whitening £300–700 in the UK. Whitening is a cosmetic treatment, so it is never available on the NHS — and it is only legal when carried out by a GDC-registered dental professional.

## Key facts

- Home whitening kit from a dentist: typically £250–500
- In-chair whitening: typically £300–700
- Never available on the NHS — whitening is cosmetic
- Only GDC-registered dental professionals can legally whiten teeth
- Beauty-salon whitening is illegal in the UK
- Prices are set by each practice — comparing quotes is worthwhile

Editorial content from The Local Dentist — not clinical advice.