Costs in Backaland at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 0 within 10, 4 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Remote Rural |
| Access within Orkney Islands | 113th closest to a practice of 149 places in the county; the county median is 8.4 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices near Backaland that list payment plans
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Backaland; 4 practices within 20. The closest is DAISYBANK CLINIC in Kirkwall, 13.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAISYBANK CLINICKirkwall | 13.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICEKirkwall | 14.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ORKNEY DENTALKirkwall | 14.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| THE BALFOURKirkwall | 14.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ORKNEY DENTALStromness | 23.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Backaland with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Kirkwall, 13.8 miles south-west; the next are Stromness (23.1 miles south-west).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Backaland, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to DAISYBANK CLINIC, the nearest practice on our register (13.8 miles away, about 17.9 miles by road), at the 45p a mile HMRC rate for every visit there and back.
| Treatment | Typical fee | Visits | Travel | Total from here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | £1,500 to £3,500 | 10 to 20 | £160 to £325 | £1,660 to £3,825 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £160 to £325 | £2,160 to £4,825 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £160 to £325 | £4,160 to £8,325 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £95 to £160 | £1,595 to £5,660 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £95 to £160 | £2,595 to £5,660 |
Estimates. Fees vary by practice and case, so ask what each quote includes (retainers, refinements, emergency visits). NHS treatment for eligible under-18s is free.
What affects cost near Backaland
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | DAISYBANK CLINIC, Kirkwall (13.8 miles) | KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICE (14.1 miles); ORKNEY DENTAL (14.2 miles) | 4 |
| Private treatment | private fees | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
Built from what each practice's own published information mentions, so a missing entry means not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
There's no single price for orthodontics in Backaland — the range is genuinely wide. What's included in a quote matters as much as the headline figure when you compare providers. This guide sets out typical fees, what affects them, and how payment plans spread the cost.
What You're Actually Paying For
Treatment type sets the baseline: the appliance you choose, from budget metal to premium lingual, largely decides the starting price before anything else.
Case complexity is the second big lever: the harder the case, the longer the course and the higher the fee, whatever you're treated with.
Number of arches affects the total — treating both upper and lower costs more than one arch alone. Confirm whether a quote covers both before comparing.
Retainers are essential and sometimes billed separately (typically £80–£350 per arch, depending on type). Some practices include them; always confirm which.
Refinements (for aligner treatment) are the extra trays that finish the result. They should be included — ask explicitly before signing.
Practice location and overheads push city-centre fees above suburban ones. Backaland usually has practices at several price points, so two or three quotes are worthwhile.
Cost Context for Backaland
Private full fixed brace treatment in Backaland typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Backaland — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Backaland is classified as remote Rural, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Orkney. Backaland has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 14 miles away. Backaland sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation. See local practice availability in Backaland → Costs can vary significantly between providers — getting two or three quotes and comparing what's included (retainers, refinements, both arches) before committing is strongly recommended.
Paying for Orthodontic Treatment in Backaland
Most private orthodontic practices in Backaland offer payment plans — typically 0% or low-interest monthly instalments spread over the course of treatment (usually 12–24 months). This makes private treatment much more financially accessible. A deposit of 10–25% of the total fee is usually required to start treatment, with the balance spread over equal monthly payments.
Always check whether the payment plan is in-house (directly with the practice) or through a finance provider such as Chrysalis Finance or Medenta. In-house plans typically have no credit check; third-party finance plans involve a formal credit application.
Finding value in clear aligner treatment in Backaland
'Affordable' and 'cheap' are meaningfully different when it comes to aligner treatment in Backaland. Understanding what a lower price actually buys is essential before committing. Knowing the warning signs helps you tell a good-value option from a false economy.
What Makes Some Aligner Options Cheaper in Backaland?
Treatment scope — a limited course for minor front-tooth alignment is genuinely cheaper because there's simply less treatment involved, and that's fine when the case really is mild.
Aligner pricing in Backaland explained
Clear aligner cost in Backaland varies considerably from case to case. Two quotes at the same headline price can include very different levels of clinical input. Comparing quotes only makes sense once you know what each one covers.
Aligner Costs in Backaland — Local Context
Practices serving Backaland differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Backaland has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 14 miles away. Backaland's ONS geography type is remote Rural. Backaland's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Scotland as a whole. For NHS dental services, Backaland falls under NHS Orkney. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended. As a guide, private aligner treatment (full course including retainers) in Backaland usually ranges from £1,500 to £5,500. A photo-based assessment is a practical first step to establish case complexity before comparing quoted fees.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Backaland
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Backaland?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Backaland is DAISYBANK CLINIC in Kirkwall, about 13.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICE (14.1 miles) and ORKNEY DENTAL (14.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Backaland?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Backaland, 0 practices within 10 miles and 4 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Kirkwall, 13.8 miles away.
Which practices near Backaland offer payment plans?
None of the practices within 30 miles mentions finance or monthly payments in its published information, though many offer them on request.
What NHS area is Backaland in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Backaland falls under NHS Orkney.
What kind of area is Backaland?
ONS classifies Backaland as remote Rural.
How deprived is Backaland compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Backaland is close to the Scotland average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Backaland?
Rothiesholm, Whitehall Village, Braeswick are within easy reach of Backaland.
Does treating both arches cost more?
Yes — treating both upper and lower teeth costs more than treating one arch. Some quotes are for a single arch only. Confirm whether a quote covers both arches when comparing prices between practices.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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