Smile Makeovers can vary in cost depending on your specific circumstances, but the range can sit between £4000-£40,000. This is a wide range as there are key factors that would influence the cost:
- How many teeth are included?
- Are implants required to replace teeth?
- Are you having treatment in the South or North of the UK?
- How skilled and to what standard is your dental team working at?
Summary: Average Smile Makeover Cost at a Glance
| Procedure | Average cost range | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| Veneers/Ceramics | £600-3000 per tooth | 15-20 years |
| Composite Bonding | £200-750 per tooth | 5-7 years |
| Dental Implants | £2000-6000 per tooth | 8-25 years |
| Gum Lift | £895-2495 | Permanent |
| Clear Aligners | £1000-6000 | Permanent if retainers are worn |
Smile Makeover Prices at Marylebone Smile Clinic
| Treatment | What it includes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic consultation | Dental health check, smile imaging, bite analysis, X-rays | £150 |
| Composite bonding | Tooth-coloured resin shaped by hand | from £495 per tooth |
| Porcelain or ceramic veneers | Feather, contact-lens or ultra-thin veneers | from £995 per tooth |
| Ceramic bonding | Ceramic restorations bonded to the tooth | from £995 per tooth |
| Porcelain or ceramic crowns | Full-coverage ceramic restorations | from £995 per tooth |
| Mini Smile Makeover | Health check, home whitening, tooth contouring, stain blasting | £795 |
| White Spot Smile Makeover | Health check, white spot removal, home whitening, tooth contouring, stain blasting | £895 |
| Gummy Smile Makeover | Health check, gum lift, tooth contouring, home whitening, stain blasting | from £995 |
| Invisalign | Health check, smile imaging, X-rays, home whitening, retainers | from £3,995 |
| Dental implant | Implant, 3D bone X-ray, custom connection and implant crown | from £3,495 per tooth |
| Home whitening | Custom trays and professional whitening gel | £495 |
Prices are a guide. Your exact fee is confirmed in a written treatment plan after your consultation.
Key Factors That Influence Your Total Cost
Modifying factors to the above summary is the number of teeth involved. Many clinics offer bulk discounts if you were to have your upper and lower teeth treated. The South of the UK is more costly than the North, due to the operating costs of dental clinics.
The experience, skill and level of precision involved in your clinical team may dictate a higher, (or lower) cost. Typically, dental specialists or those Accredited by the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry would charge a higher fee than an NHS or general dentist. You could reasonably expect to receive a longer lasting and better looking end result with Accredited cosmetic dentists for a smile makeover.
Breaking Down Individual Smile Makeover Procedures
Porcelain vs. Composite Veneers Cost
Porcelain is approximately double the cost of composite resin. This relates to the relative lifespan associated with each material and the ease of maintenance. Porcelain is labour intensive to design and fit but lasts 15 years or more. Composite resin is easy to manipulate and use but lasts for 5 years or so.
Dental Implants: Replacing Teeth
Dental implants vary greatly in cost, as they are dependent on the quality and quantity of bone and gum in your mouth. These latter aspects are subject to breakdown from gum disease, trauma and decay. There are many methods and standards employed within implantology, so choosing a dentist based on their knowledge and ability to design a natural looking tooth replacement is crucial to a stable end outcome.
Clear Aligners and Orthodontics: Straightening Teeth
Clear aligners can also vary in cost due to the number of aligners you may require. This can range from 5 up to over 50 aligners, which would influence the overall cost.
Gum Lifts
Gummy Smiles are when there is an excessive display of gum when smiling and speaking. This can be reduced with a laser gum lift with and without bone contouring.
Does Insurance Cover a Smile Makeover?
Generally, no as a smile makeover is considered a cosmetic procedure. There are health focused treatments within smile makeovers that are covered by insurance, which could be tooth wear, trauma, missing teeth, gum disease and decay.
Financing and Payment Options for Cosmetic Dentistry
- In house payment plans are the most popular. This can spread payments according to your treatment duration, from anywhere from 3-12 months.
- Interest free finance is also available, from 12-60 months
- Interest bearing finance also available from 12-60 months
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a smile makeover last?
With good home care in ceramic or porcelain, 15-20 years.
Is a smile makeover painful?
No, as the procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic (numbing) or sedation.
Can I get a smile makeover done in stages to spread out the cost?
Yes, we often split the cost over many months to make it affordable.
Why is the cost in Turkey less than a smile makeover cost in UK?
The clinical standards employed in Turkey and dental tourism is far lower than that used in the UK. The UK is heavily regulated and exists with protections for patients in case of issues. There is no such protection for treatment in Turkey. Further, the aesthetic outcome and excessive filing of teeth in Turkey Teeth treatments has been heavily criticised in public press and client stories.
Dentist at Marylebone Smile Clinic and an Accredited member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
GDC number: 258353. Last reviewed: 9 November 2026