If you're living in Spain and considering cosmetic dental treatments, one of the questions you’ll almost certainly ask is: how much is teeth whitening from a dentist in Spain? In this post, we’ll walk through the different whitening techniques, typical price ranges in various parts of Spain, and tips for choosing a clinic.
We’ll also explain how Caser Expat Insurance can play a role in your dental care, including whether it covers whitening or offers discounts for cosmetic procedures By the end, you’ll have a clearer idea of what to budget (and where to save) — and whether your Caser dental plan might help you on that journey.
It’s important to understand that teeth whitening is considered a cosmetic procedure rather than medically necessary. As such, you will not receive coverage for whitening through Spain’s public healthcare system. Dental coverage under public healthcare in Spain tends to focus on essential treatments (e.g. extractions, basic dental care for children) rather than aesthetic enhancements.
If you want your teeth whitened, you will almost certainly pay out-of-pocket or use a private dental insurance plan that includes some kind of cosmetic dentistry benefit.
The aim of teeth whitening is to lighten the shade of your natural teeth, reducing or eliminating stains and discoloration from coffee, tea, wine, tobacco, or natural aging. Dentists typically use bleaching agents (hydrogen peroxide, carbamide peroxide) which break down stain molecules, thereby “bleaching” the enamel to a lighter tone.
However, there are a few important caveats and tips to keep in mind:
In Spain, private clinics tend to offer several types of teeth whitening at the dentist depending on how fast you want results, sensitivity tolerance, budget, and how many visits you are willing to make. These are the most common treatments:
Cost depends on each clinic's specialties and treatments. In general, in rural areas, you might find slightly lower pricing, while in major cities like Madrid, Barcelona, or tourist zones, prices tend to trend higher. In addition, factors like the clinic or dentist’s reputation, the technology and equipment used, the number of visits required, and the degree of whitening can bring the price higher or lower.
For expats coming from high cost of living areas like the United States or Great Britain, the savings tend to be quite high when pursuing dental treatments in Spain.
As of 2025, how much teeth whitening costs at the dentist and dental clinics in Spain ranges from:
Caser Expat Insurance is a health and dental insurer tailored for expats in Spain like you. We offer dental insurance plans that provide benefits such as routine check-ups, preventive care, fillings, extractions, and — in some plans — discounts on cosmetic procedures like teeth whitening.
Whitening is included as a “dental treatment” option, typically as a discounted or partial benefit rather than full reimbursement. With Caser dental insurance, you gain access to a network of our best dental clinics where you will benefit from more favorable rates.
Discover our dental plans below:
Caser is unlikely to cover 100% of the cost of teeth whitening, but with our Smile Perfect full-coverage plan, you may receive:
The precise discount, coverage, or co-pay depends on your plan, so be sure to review your policy, check network dentists, and ask in advance whether a given whitening quote would be eligible for a discount under your plan. Because whitening is elective, having Caser means you can often phone ahead and negotiate or check whether the procedure is partially supported, rather than blindly paying full price.
Take advantage of Caser dental healthcare benefits to lower your out-of-pocket costs, or achieve discounts or more favorable rates.