Costs in Bankhead 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 | Mastrick Smile Care, Aberdeen — 1.8 miles; 8 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Bridge of Don Dental & Aesthetic Clinic, Bridge of Don — 3.4 miles |
| Practices on our register | 57 within 5 miles, 63 within 10, 78 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Large Urban Areas |
| Access within Aberdeen City | 38th closest to a practice of 60 places in the county; the county median is 0.8 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 Bankhead that list payment plans
On our practice register: 57 practices within 5 miles of Bankhead, 63 practices within 10 and 78 practices within 20. The closest is NORTHFIELD DENTAL CENTRE in Kingswells, 1.2 miles south-east. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Bridge of Don Dental & Aesthetic Clinic, 3.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHFIELD DENTAL CENTREKingswells | 1.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| DYCE DENTAL PRACTICEDyce | 1.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Mastrick Smile CareAberdeen | 1.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (213 reviews) |
| MASTRICK DENTAL CENTREKingswells | 1.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| MASTRICK SMILE CAREKingswells | 1.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| GRANDHOLM DENTAL CLINICAberdeen | 2.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bankhead with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Kingswells, 1.2 miles south-east; the next are Dyce (1.7 miles north) and Aberdeen (1.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kingswells | 4 | 1.2 miles south-east |
| Dyce | 3 | 1.7 miles north |
| Aberdeen | 20 | 1.8 miles south |
| Cults | 2 | 2.3 miles south |
| Bridge of Don | 1 | 3.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bankhead
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Andrew Scott Dental Care in Aberdeen (4.9 from 240 reviews), 3.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Scott Dental CareAberdeen | 4.9 (240 reviews) | 3.2 miles south-east |
| Mastrick Smile CareAberdeen | 4.9 (213 reviews) | 1.8 miles south |
| Gray & Ireland Dental PracticeAberdeen | 4.9 (183 reviews) | 3.0 miles south-east |
| Old Machar Dental and Implant Centre | Invisalign and Emergency Dentist AberdeenDyce | 4.8 (191 reviews) | 2.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Bankhead, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to NORTHFIELD DENTAL CENTRE, the nearest practice on our register (1.2 miles away, about 1.6 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 | £15 to £30 | £1,515 to £3,530 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £15 to £30 | £2,015 to £4,530 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £15 to £30 | £4,015 to £8,030 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £10 to £15 | £1,510 to £5,515 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £10 to £15 | £2,510 to £5,515 |
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 Bankhead
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Old Town Dental Care - Invisalign, Dentist in Aberdeen (3.3 miles) | Bridge of Don Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (3.4 miles) | 2 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Bridge of Don Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (3.4 miles) | none other | 1 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | NORTHFIELD DENTAL CENTRE, Kingswells (1.2 miles) | DYCE DENTAL PRACTICE (1.7 miles); Mastrick Smile Care (1.8 miles) | 27 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Mastrick Smile Care, Aberdeen (1.8 miles) | Old Machar Dental and Implant Centre | Invisalign and Emergency Dentist Aberdeen (2.3 miles); Gray & Ireland Dental Practice (3 miles) | 8 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Mastrick Smile Care, Aberdeen (1.8 miles) | Old Machar Dental and Implant Centre | Invisalign and Emergency Dentist Aberdeen (2.3 miles); Andrew Scott Dental Care (3.2 miles) | 5 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Mastrick Smile Care, Aberdeen (1.8 miles) | Bridge of Don Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (3.4 miles) | 2 |
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 Bankhead — the range is genuinely wide. Case complexity, appliance type and inclusions all move the total up or down. Below we break down NHS and private pricing and the finance options available locally.
Cost Context for Bankhead
Expect private full fixed brace treatment costs in Bankhead to fall roughly between £1,500 and £5,500. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Provision in Bankhead varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Bankhead is classified as large Urban Areas. NHS Grampian is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Bankhead. With 56 orthodontic practices within five miles, Bankhead is better served than 93% of towns in Scotland. Bankhead's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Scotland as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Bankhead is Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Bankhead → 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.
What Affects Orthodontic Costs?
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 adds to it regardless of appliance — more movement means more trays or adjustments, more visits, and more of the clinician's time.
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 a recurring cost people forget; check whether the quote bundles them or adds them at the end.
Refinements are the additional aligners often needed after the first series; confirm they're covered rather than charged per set.
Practice location and overheads explain part of the spread: overheads differ practice to practice in Bankhead, and shopping around is standard for private treatment.
Paying for Orthodontic Treatment in Bankhead
Most private orthodontic practices in Bankhead 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.
How much do aligners cost in Bankhead?
Clear aligner cost in Bankhead varies considerably from case to case. The main drivers are treatment complexity, the aligner brand, the provider's experience, and what the fee actually includes. Comparing quotes only makes sense once you know what each one covers.
What Drives Aligner Pricing in Bankhead
Case complexity moves the price more than anything else — a short mild course is a fraction of a complex full-arch treatment with mid-course corrections. Only a clinician can grade it, though a photo review hints at it early.
Affordable clear aligners in Bankhead
'Affordable' and 'cheap' are meaningfully different when it comes to aligner treatment in Bankhead. A lower fee can reflect a simpler case — or corners cut on refinements and supervision. Below, we break down what drives the low end of the market and how to compare it safely.
Why Some Aligners Cost Less in Bankhead
Treatment scope — short-series aligners for mild front-tooth alignment legitimately cost less: fewer trays, fewer appointments, less complexity. A simple crowding case can be well served by an entry-level system.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Bankhead
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bankhead?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bankhead is NORTHFIELD DENTAL CENTRE in Kingswells, about 1.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are DYCE DENTAL PRACTICE (1.7 miles) and Mastrick Smile Care (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bankhead?
Our register has 57 practices within 5 miles of Bankhead, 63 practices within 10 miles and 78 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Bankhead offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Bankhead that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Bridge of Don Dental & Aesthetic Clinic, about 3.4 miles to the east.
Which NHS body covers Bankhead for dental care?
NHS dental commissioning in Bankhead falls under NHS Grampian.
Is Bankhead rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Bankhead falls under large Urban Areas.
How deprived is Bankhead compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Bankhead 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 Bankhead?
Cummings Park, Dyce, Heathryfold are within easy reach of Bankhead.
How much do NHS braces cost?
In Scotland, NHS dental treatment — including clinically necessary orthodontics — is free for everyone under 26. Adults aged 26 and over who qualify pay 80% of the NHS fee, capped at £384 for a course of treatment. Adults on certain benefits or low incomes can be exempt, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers.
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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