Teeth Whitening Cost: What You Pay and How to Compare It
For adults weighing up teeth whitening at Deepcar Dental Care, this page gives the two whitening lines on the 17 October 2026 fee list, which run from £350 (Home Whitening System) to £550 (Enlighten Whitening), how a tray whitening course works, and why cheap whitening can cost more. Comparing the full cost over the same three years, with top-ups taken into account, is fairer than comparing single prices.
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This page was reviewed by Dr Ibraheem Ijaz, principal dentist at Deepcar Dental Care, a General Dental Practitioner registered with the GDC under number 301711.
What does the fee list show for teeth whitening?
The practice's fee list has two teeth whitening lines, ranging from £350 to £550: Home Whitening System is listed at £350, Enlighten Whitening at £550. This range covers those two lines only. These figures come from the fee list as shown on 17 October 2026, and the list states that fees are reviewed periodically and may change.
| Treatment (fee list wording) | Fee |
|---|---|
| Enlighten Whitening | £550 |
| Home Whitening System | £350 |
To ask about whitening fees, or what a fee list line covers for you, call 0114 288 2121.
How does a tray whitening course at the practice work?
The practice offers take-home tray whitening, and the main page on professionally whitening your teeth explains how dentist-supervised whitening works. The fee list does not itemise its two whitening lines, so the steps below describe the course, not what each line covers. A course at the practice involves:
- 2 appointments, with the trays ready around 1 week after the first appointment
- gel for 3 to 4 weeks, supplied in 4 syringes
- trays worn for around 6 hours overnight, or around 1.5 hours during the day
- desensitising gel, which is supplied
- trays, which last around 2 years if they are well looked after
No whitening light is used, and the practice does not offer in-chair power whitening or whitening in one appointment. A hygiene visit before whitening is recommended. The practice's aftercare advice includes a white diet for 2 weeks after treatment, which means avoiding strongly coloured food and drink. It also advises not smoking during treatment.
How do you work out the cost of whitening over three years?
Compare the total you would pay over the same three years, not a single price, as the practice recommends a top-up every 6 months.
Top-up kits are offered to previous patients, so ask whether a fee list line covers any top-ups before you compare. Whitening top-ups and long-term maintenance have their own page.
The same method works for a shop-bought kit: its three-year cost is the price of each kit multiplied by the number you buy in that time. By UK law, products sold directly to the public can contain or release no more than 0.1% hydrogen peroxide, and products containing or releasing 0.1% to 6% can be sold only to dental practitioners. The page comparing professional whitening and shop-bought kits sets out the differences.
To ask about teeth whitening, book online or call 0114 288 2121.
Why can cheap teeth whitening cost more in the end?
Cheap whitening can cost more in the end if it works less well or causes harm. NHS guidance says salon whitening and kits bought from a pharmacy or online do not work as well and may harm your teeth and gums.
In the UK, teeth whitening is the practice of dentistry, and only a dentist can prescribe it. It is provided by the dentist or, working to the dentist's prescription, by another dental professional the GDC permits to provide it, such as a dental therapist. UK law also requires an appropriate clinical examination before a product containing or releasing 0.1% to 6% hydrogen peroxide is used. The advertising regulator, the ASA, warns that whitening by non-dental professionals could be illegal.
Before paying for whitening anywhere, check that the person providing it is on the GDC register, as NHS guidance recommends. GDC standards also require dental professionals to give patients clear information about costs, so you can ask what a price covers before you commit. If you are also considering bonding or veneers, treatment costs for cosmetic dentistry are on their own page.
Who is teeth whitening not suitable for?
At Deepcar Dental Care, whitening is not suitable for groups including under-18s, those pregnant or breastfeeding, and anyone with active decay or gum disease.
It is also not suitable with heavy tetracycline staining, or for patients with many front crowns or veneers. Crowns, veneers and fillings will not change colour with whitening. Results vary from person to person.
Frequently asked questions
Is teeth whitening available on the NHS?
No. NHS guidance says teeth whitening is not available on the NHS, so you have to pay for it privately. NHS guidance also advises checking that the person providing whitening is registered, which you can do on the General Dental Council website.
Is professional teeth whitening worth the money?
It depends on what is causing the colour and on the health of your teeth and gums. NHS guidance says a dentist first checks that your teeth and gums are healthy. Comparing the total over three years, with top-ups taken into account, gives a fairer picture than a single price.
Is cheap teeth whitening from a salon legal?
Only from the dentist or, working to the dentist's prescription, another dental professional the GDC permits to provide it, such as a dental therapist. In the UK, whitening is the practice of dentistry, and only a dentist can prescribe it. NHS guidance says salon whitening does not work as well and may harm your teeth and gums.
How often will I need a whitening top-up?
A top-up is recommended every 6 months at Deepcar Dental Care, and top-up kits are offered to previous patients. A top-up works on natural teeth only, and crowns, veneers and fillings will not change colour. To ask about top-ups, or whether a fee list line covers any top-ups, call 0114 288 2121.
Do whitening prices change?
Yes, they can. The practice's fee list states that fees are reviewed periodically and may change. On 17 October 2026 its two whitening lines ranged from £350 (Home Whitening System) to £550 (Enlighten Whitening), so check the current list or call 0114 288 2121 before you book.
Will whitening make my teeth sensitive?
It can. NHS guidance says teeth can become sensitive to cold or sweet food and drink. Sensitivity usually settles within about 2 weeks of finishing, and desensitising gel is supplied at the practice. If sensitivity, sore gums or any other side effect bothers you, NHS guidance advises talking to your dentist.
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The practice's finance information is on its finance page, which explains the options for spreading the cost of treatment.
You can book online or call 0114 288 2121 to ask about teeth whitening, and the practice is open 8am to 8pm, Monday to Sunday.
Deepcar Dental Care is at 334 Manchester Road, Deepcar, Sheffield, S36 2RH, with free parking directly outside, and the practice is on the ground floor and wheelchair accessible. Readers elsewhere in the city can also see the page on teeth whitening in Sheffield.
To read about the whitening treatments themselves, see the options in this section of the teeth whitening pages. You can also read what patients say on the patient reviews page.
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