Costs in Braythorn at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Infinity Dental Suite, Harrogate — 3.6 miles; 29 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | MapleLeaf Dental, Harrogate — 5.3 miles; 12 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 1 within 5 miles, 40 within 10, 98 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 25.1% aged 25 to 49 of 1,708 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 136th closest to a practice of 935 places in the county; the county median is 8.2 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 Braythorn that list payment plans
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Braythorn, 40 practices within 10 and 98 practices within 20. The closest is Infinity Dental Suite in Harrogate, 3.6 miles north-east. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is MapleLeaf Dental, 5.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity Dental SuiteHarrogate | 3.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (101 reviews) |
| The Harrogate ClinicHarrogate | 5.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (287 reviews) |
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 5.3 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (168 reviews) |
| Harrogate Dental & Implant ClinicHarrogate | 5.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (30 reviews) |
| Yorkshire OrthodonticsHarrogate | 5.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Chatsworth House Dental ClinicHarrogate | 5.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (352 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Braythorn with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Harrogate, 3.6 miles north-east; the next are Guiseley (5.7 miles south-west) and Yeadon (6.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Harrogate | 8 | 3.6 miles north-east |
| Guiseley | 2 | 5.7 miles south-west |
| Yeadon | 1 | 6.5 miles south-west |
| Horsforth | 3 | 6.9 miles south |
| Leeds | 5 | 7.7 miles south |
| Knaresborough | 1 | 8.3 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Braythorn
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Yorkshire Dental Suite Guiseley (5.0 from 692 reviews), 5.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley | 5.0 (692 reviews) | 5.7 miles south-west |
| Smiles on Harrogate RoadLeeds | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 8.6 miles south-east |
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 5.3 miles north-east |
| Infinity Dental SuiteHarrogate | 5.0 (101 reviews) | 3.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Braythorn, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Infinity Dental Suite, the nearest practice on our register (3.6 miles away, about 4.7 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 | £40 to £85 | £1,540 to £3,585 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £40 to £85 | £2,040 to £4,585 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £40 to £85 | £4,040 to £8,085 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £25 to £40 | £1,525 to £5,540 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £25 to £40 | £2,525 to £5,540 |
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 Braythorn
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | MapleLeaf Dental, Harrogate (5.3 miles) | Smile Provide Clear Aligners (6.5 miles); Horsforth Smile Clinic (7.2 miles) | 9 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | MapleLeaf Dental, Harrogate (5.3 miles) | One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, Leeds (5.7 miles); Smile Provide Clear Aligners (6.5 miles) | 12 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | The Harrogate Clinic (5.1 miles) | One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, Leeds (5.7 miles); Harrogate Dental Care (6.6 miles) | 12 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Infinity Dental Suite, Harrogate (3.6 miles) | The Harrogate Clinic (5.1 miles); MapleLeaf Dental (5.3 miles) | 29 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Infinity Dental Suite, Harrogate (3.6 miles) | The Harrogate Clinic (5.1 miles); MapleLeaf Dental (5.3 miles) | 21 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | The Harrogate Clinic (5.1 miles) | MapleLeaf Dental (5.3 miles); One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, Leeds (5.7 miles) | 9 |
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.
The cost of straightening teeth in Braythorn runs from free NHS treatment for eligible under-18s to over £7,000 for complex private cases. Most patients fall somewhere in the middle, and knowing each tier's typical cost is the first step. This guide sets out typical fees, what affects them, and how payment plans spread the cost.
Typical Orthodontic Costs in Braythorn
The table below sets out indicative private ranges in Braythorn — useful for a like-for-like comparison:
| Treatment type | Typical cost range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NHS metal braces | Free for eligible under-18s | Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. |
| Private metal braces | £1,500–£3,500 | No waiting list. Full arch treatment. Retainers included in good practices. |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000–£4,500 | Tooth-coloured brackets. More discreet than metal. Not NHS-available. |
| Clear aligners (non-Invisalign) | £1,500–£4,500 | Wide range by brand and complexity. Confirm refinements and retainers are included. |
| Invisalign Lite | £2,500–£3,500 | Mild cases only. Limited refinements. |
| Invisalign Comprehensive | £3,500–£5,500 | Moderate to complex. Unlimited refinements within treatment cycle. |
| Lingual braces | £4,000–£8,000 | Completely hidden. Highest cost. Fewest providers in Braythorn. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Braythorn — individual practices may charge more or less depending on their overheads, location, and clinician experience. Always request a written treatment plan with the full fee itemised before committing.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Braythorn
Spreading the cost of orthodontic treatment over monthly payments makes even higher-cost options such as Invisalign or ceramic braces more manageable. Most practices in Braythorn offer payment plans — ask whether they are 0% interest, what deposit is required, and whether payments continue if treatment takes longer than planned.
NHS treatment is free for eligible under-18s. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
Cost Context for Braythorn
Private full fixed brace treatment in Braythorn typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Braythorn — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Braythorn is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 16.8% of Braythorn's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Braythorn, 6.6% of the 1,708 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Braythorn attend schools such as Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College (3.2 miles) and Rossett School (4.0 miles). Braythorn's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Braythorn close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Braythorn is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 10 miles away. See local practice availability in Braythorn → 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.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Braythorn
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Braythorn?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Braythorn is Infinity Dental Suite in Harrogate, about 3.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Harrogate Clinic (5.1 miles) and MapleLeaf Dental (5.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Braythorn?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Braythorn, 40 practices within 10 miles and 98 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Braythorn offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Braythorn that mentions finance or monthly payment options is MapleLeaf Dental in Harrogate, about 5.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, Leeds (5.7 miles) and Smile Provide Clear Aligners (6.5 miles).
What NHS area is Braythorn in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Braythorn falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board.
What county is Braythorn in?
Braythorn falls within North Yorkshire.
How many families live in Braythorn?
Census data puts 16.8% of Braythorn's population at under 16.
Is tooth decay common among young children near Braythorn?
OHID figures for this ICB show 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
How does case complexity affect cost?
More complex cases require more clinical time, more appointments, and sometimes additional procedures (such as tooth extractions). A mild spacing case costs significantly less than a complex overbite correction. Always confirm whether the quoted fee covers your full case or just a simple scenario.
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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