Compare what UK dental practices charge for cosmetic treatments — professional teeth whitening, composite bonding, and porcelain or composite veneers. Cosmetic dentistry is always a private cost; prices are indicative ranges, not quotes. Tooth whitening is dentistry by law: only GDC registrants may carry it out.
At a glance
•Home whitening (dentist-supplied trays and gel): typically £250–£500
•In-chair whitening: typically £300–£700
•Composite bonding: typically £150–£400 per tooth
•Porcelain veneers: typically £400–£1,000 per tooth; composite veneers cost less
•Whitening is dentistry by law — beauty-salon whitening is illegal in the UK
•Cosmetic treatment is never NHS-funded
•Veneers usually involve permanently reshaping the tooth — bonding is more reversible
•Check the clinician on the GDC register (gdc-uk.org) before any cosmetic treatment
How much do private cosmetic treatments cost in the UK?▼
Cosmetic dental treatment in the UK typically costs £250–£500 for dentist-supplied home whitening, £300–£700 for in-chair whitening, £150–£400 per tooth for composite bonding, and £400–£1,000 per tooth for porcelain veneers (composite veneers sit lower, around £200–£500 per tooth). Tooth whitening is legally dentistry: only GDC-registered dental professionals may perform it, and beauty-salon whitening is illegal in the UK. Cosmetic treatment is never NHS-funded, so comparing per-tooth prices and what is included — consultation, mock-ups, aftercare — is worthwhile.
Who can provide cosmetic treatment?▼
Most treatments compared here must be carried out by GDC-registered dental professionals. Confirm the named clinician on the GDC register at gdc-uk.org before booking. Speak to a dentist about whether treatment is suitable for you.
Whitening only counts as safe with a dentist
Products above 0.1% hydrogen peroxide may only be used by GDC-registered dental professionals. Compare whitening and bonding prices at regulated practices — and walk away from any salon offer.