Orthodontic Cost Estimator

Private braces in the UK typically cost between £2,000 and £6,000, depending on the type of appliance, case complexity, and where the practice is based. Metal braces start from around £2,000, ceramic and self-ligating braces from around £2,500, and lingual braces fitted behind the teeth can exceed £7,000 because they are custom-made and need specialist training to place.

Clear aligner costs range from around £1,500 for simple short-course systems that only align the front teeth, up to £5,500 or more for comprehensive Invisalign-type treatment covering both arches. The complexity of your case and the brand or lab system used are the biggest cost drivers, followed by how many refinement rounds the practice includes in the fee.

Yes — the estimator on this page is free and needs no sign-up. It gives a rough UK price range from three inputs: treatment type, case complexity, and whether you are based in London and the South East or elsewhere. It is a guide only. For a figure based on your actual teeth, Virtual Consultant Online reviews guided photos and returns a clinician-checked assessment.

Yes. London and South East practices typically charge 20–40% more than equivalent practices elsewhere in the UK, driven mainly by premises costs and staffing rather than any difference in clinical standard. The same treatment plan quoted at £3,000 in the North of England can be quoted at £4,000 or more in central London, so it is worth comparing quotes across a wider area if you can travel.

A comprehensive quote should include clinical records (photographs and X-rays), all fitting and adjustment appointments, archwire changes, and one set of retainers at the end of treatment. Ask specifically whether refinements for aligners and replacement retainers are included, and whether emergency appointments for broken brackets carry a separate charge — these are the items most often quoted separately.

Upload guided photos of your teeth through Virtual Consultant Online for a clinician-reviewed assessment. You receive an indication of suitable treatment options and a cost range based on your actual teeth — without an in-person consultation fee. A full clinical consultation with X-rays is still needed before treatment begins, but you can compare options first.