How much does teeth whitening cost?
Published private prices from dental practices across the North of England, compared with the NHS charge.
Written by Sul Malik, dental student at Newcastle University and founder of DentalCompare · Updated 30 October 2026 · Prices checked October 2026
Lowest published
£120
Typical (median)
£355
Middle half
£320–£399
half of practices charge in this range
Practices
265
publish a price
On the NHS
Private only
Cosmetic treatment
Teeth whitening is not available on the NHS. NHS guidance is that it should be done by a dental professional, and it is not done for people aged 17 or under.
Teeth Whitening Cost by area
Lowest and typical (median) published price in each area we cover. Select an area to see and compare every practice there.
| Area | From | Typical | Practices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | £120 | £350 | 36 |
| Durham | £179 | £350 | 24 |
| Sunderland | £249 | £349 | 11 |
| Middlesbrough | £299 | £385 | 9 |
| Gateshead | £250 | £329 | 19 |
| Darlington | £350 | £403 | 8 |
| Hartlepool | £195 | £285 | 8 |
| North Tyneside | £249 | £365 | 11 |
| South Tyneside | £299 | £333 | 12 |
| Stockton-on-Tees | £300 | £350 | 19 |
| Bishop Auckland | £150 | £395 | 4 |
| Consett | £290 | £395 | 5 |
| Northumberland | £240 | £365 | 25 |
| Peterlee | £299 | £329 | 3 |
| Redcar | £295 | £349 | 7 |
| Washington | £395 | £395 | 1 |
| York | £298 | £395 | 29 |
| North Yorkshire | £180 | £350 | 30 |
| East Yorkshire | £360 | £380 | 4 |
From clinics' published information, last checked October 2026. Areas with no published price are left out.
Lowest published teeth whitening prices
- 1.
from
£120
- 2.
Bishop Auckland
Price details: Both arches £299; ZOOM! chairside from £395 (£495 with home kit).
from
£150
- 3.
from
£179
- 4.
North Yorkshire
Per archPrice details: Single arch £180; Double arch £360.
from
£180
- 5.
Hartlepool
Price details: Take home tooth whitening £195. (Hartlepool Dental group private price list; the page was last updated January 2024 – confirm current prices with the practice.)
from
£195
- 6.
Hartlepool
Price details: Take home tooth whitening £195. (Hartlepool Dental group private price list; the page was last updated January 2024 – confirm current prices with the practice.)
from
£195
- 7.
from
£195
- 8.
Newcastle
Price details: General/take-home teeth whitening from £199; Enlighten from £599 (Boutique/Zoom! offered but no separate price listed on the practice page)
from
£199
- 9.
Newcastle
Price details: Home tooth whitening (1 arch) £220.00 · Home tooth whitening (both arches) £330.00
from
£220
- 10.
from
£225
Teeth whitening "from" prices as published by each practice, lowest first. Price details are summarised from each practice's published price list. The price you pay depends on your assessment, so always confirm with the practice.
What affects the price
Professional whitening uses a bleaching gel to lighten the colour of natural teeth. Most practices offer home whitening with custom-made trays, in-surgery whitening, or both.
- Home trays, in-surgery whitening, or a combination. Practices often list these separately.
- Whether top-up gel and replacement trays are included.
- An assessment first: NHS guidance says whitening is not suitable for everyone, for example where teeth or gums are unhealthy.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is this price for home trays, in-surgery whitening or both?
- Does it include an assessment and top-up gel?
- Will existing fillings, crowns or veneers change colour? (They won't, so they may stand out.)
Whether a treatment is right for you, and what it will cost, can only be decided after a dentist has examined you. These prices are a starting point for comparing practices, not a quote.
Sources
NHS charges in England, effective 1 April 2026. Source: NHS.uk. Last checked 12 October 2026. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland charge differently.