Last fact-checked: 20 July 2021

Hungary’s western border region is one of the most affordable places in Europe for high-quality dental work; in the historic city of Sopron, you can save 50%-70% on laser teeth whitening, with our partner dentists only using the safest and most effective brands, such as ZOOM!®.

Find out how you can brighten your smile by up to 14 shades—with prices starting from under EUR 300 (GBP 260) in Sopron.

spokesperson Dr. Kim Harms, DDS, it’s actually advisable to stay clear of these home remedies. “ There’s no evidence at all that activated charcoal does any good for your teeth,” says Dr. Harms, who also warns about the risks involved, citing the effects on the gums and tooth enamel. “There’s no scientific indication that [activated charcoal] actually works and there are better options out there that do work,” she adds.

As for laser teeth whitening, data collected from over 20 years shows that, when used properly by a licensed dentist, peroxide-based tooth whitening is safe and effective.

The treatment you receive in Hungary will be exactly the same as results back home; we can say that with confidence due to the fact that we background check every dentist and clinic before they are listed on our site. We verify licenses, professional memberships, qualifications and perform on-site visits.

The only real difference is the price, with prices on the northwestern border city of Sopron up to 70% less than in the UK, the US or other European countries.

How Long Will I Need to Stay in Sopron for Treatment?

• Laser teeth whitening can be completed in one appointment; you should be in and out of the dentist’s office in less than two hours. The appointment will involve a check-up, teeth cleaning and scaling before the bleaching gel is applied to the teeth. This is activated by a laser, which is shone onto the teeth normally in two or three rounds, lasting 15-30 minutes. Other systems may involve a single, longer application of up to 45 minutes.
• For take-home kits, impressions will need to be taken first. The trays are then fabricated (either in the clinic’s in-house laboratory or externally) before the patient returns to pick them up along with the whitening gel. This whole process may take between one and three days.

Laser teeth whitening in Sopron costs as little as EUR 300 (GBP 260) at our verified partner clinics.

In comparison, dentists in London or Manchester charge an average of €600 (£520+) for laser teeth whitening, with prices for certain brands being even higher.

Where Are the Best Dentists in Sopron for Teeth Whitening?

Prices for in-office teeth whitening at the three of our partner clinics are given below in euros and pounds sterling.

Please note: Prices are estimates made at the time of writing.

For more options across Hungary, compare prices with our full-country listing here.

Other Treatments Available in Sopron

Thinking about heading abroad to save on laser teeth whitening and want to maximise your savings? Our partner clinics here offer a range of other every day, preventative and restorative treatments where similar savings are possible:

Popular treatments include:

• Professional cleaning, polishing and scaling
• Gum disease treatments
• Fillings
• Dental crowns
• Veneers
• Inlay/only
• Diagnostic tests, such as CT scanning
• Night guards

Find out more about visiting Hungary as a dental tourist.

Sopron is a historic city in northwest Hungary, literally minutes away from the Austrian border by road and less than an hour’s drive from Vienna. 

As a result, the region welcomes thousands of dental patients every week, with hundreds of established clinics across the wider Gyor-Moson-Sopron county meeting the demand for inexpensive, high-quality treatment.

But the city of Sopron is no one-trick-pony; it’s also a popular regional tourist destination in its own right, with ancient Roman ruins, Gothic and Neoclassical churches, cosmopolitan plazas, museums and traditional markets.

Visitors can climb Sopron’s legendary fire tower for panoramic views of the city, go on a guided walking tour of the Old Town or visit a nearby distillery to sample some of the highly-rated local wine. 

How Do I Get to Sopron?

Sopron is situated between the Danube’s “Big Three” of Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna from where the road or train journey takes between one and two and a half hours.

Major regional cities are listed below: 

• Vienna (48.5 km)
• Bratislava (70.5 km)
• Graz (115.4 km)
• Budapest (202.4 km)
• Zagreb (220.8 km)

Can I Fly to Sopron?

Unless you’re based in Austria or Southern Germany, the best way to reach Sopron would be to fly to Vienna; from there the train takes just over an hour (EUR 20).

Other options would be to fly to Bratislava or the country capital, Budapest.

See flight options to airports close to Sopron here.

How Much Do Flights to Sopron Cost?

When flying from London, Manchester or Birmingham, flights to Vienna or Budapest can be found on Skyscanner for as little as EUR 50 return. 

With luggage or when travelling with national airlines, expect to pay around EUR 100 return.

Where to Stay in Sopron?

Sopron has an excellent range of boutique hotels in the city center, with many conveniently located near to our partner clinics.

The majority of three and four-star hotels cost between EUR 50-100 per night, although cheaper options are available, especially on Airbnb.

Check out some of the top places to stay in Sopron here, including relaxing thermal spa resorts and serviced apartments.

What Else Is There to Do in Sopron?

Learn more about visiting Sopron here or find a quick list of Sopron’s most popular activities below:

• Guided walking tours of the Old City
• Admire the impressive Goat Church
• Try some classic Hungarian food in one of the main Old City Restaurants
• Vineyard and wine-tasting day-trips
• Climb the historic fire tower
• Go antique hunting at Storno House
• Explore Sopron Museum inside the Old Synagogue
• Hike through Sopron Forest Park
• Thermal spa retreats

Check out Dental Departures full list of teeth whitening dentists in Gyor-Moson-Sopron here. 

Once you have one in mind, contact our Customer Care Team to get a free quote and start planning your money-saving dental holiday to Hungary.

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