How Much Does It Cost to Fix a Gap Between Front Teeth in the UK?

For a straightforward cosmetic gap, composite bonding is usually the cheapest sensible option. In the UK in 2026, private bonding commonly costs about £200 to £500 per tooth. Some dentists charge around £300 to £400 for standard bonding, while more involved work sits towards the top of that range.

Composite bonding

• Around £200 to £500 per tooth privately, with the lower end more likely for a small repair and the higher end for fuller reshaping.

• Four front teeth could land around £1,200 to £2,000 at many practices, although some clinics charge less or considerably more depending on the work involved.

• Usually the quickest cosmetic route. You aren’t moving the teeth, you’re changing their shape, which is why the result can feel almost immediate.

Braces and clear aligners

Orthodontic treatment takes a different approach. Instead of adding material, it moves the teeth together. That’s the better choice if the gap comes from tooth position or if there are other alignment problems that need fixing at the same time. NHS guidance confirms that braces can be used for large gaps, while adults usually pay privately.

What about veneers?

Porcelain veneers sit at the expensive end. Current UK price guides put private veneers broadly around £500 to £1,200 per tooth, with specialist cosmetic practices sometimes charging more.

They make more sense when the teeth also need major cosmetic changes and you want a longer-lasting restoration. Otherwise, bonding is usually the more sensible first conversation.

Is fixing a front-tooth gap covered by the NHS?

In England, the current NHS dental charges from 1 April 2026 are £27.90 for Band 1, £76.60 for Band 2 and £332.10 for Band 3. Orthodontic treatment sits within Band 3 when it is clinically necessary and available through the NHS.

That doesn’t mean you can pay £76.60 for cosmetic bonding to close a gap. 

What can push the final price up?

• Your postcode matters. London and the South East tend to sit towards the higher end of UK private bonding prices.

• The dentist’s experience matters, especially with front teeth where tiny changes in shape are obvious.

• A consultation may be charged separately, so check what the quoted fee actually covers before comparing practices.

So, what should you budget?

If you’re fixing a small gap with composite bonding, I’d budget roughly £400 to £1,000 for two front teeth, then treat anything below or above that as a reason to ask what you’re actually getting. For more extensive bonding, expect the total to climb. Veneers can push the bill into several thousand pounds, while orthodontics needs a proper assessment before anyone can give you a meaningful figure.

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