Costs in Burnside 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 | Oris Dental & Implant Studio, Monifieth — 10.9 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Kingsway Dental Practice, Dundee — 12.1 miles |
| Practices on our register | 3 within 5 miles, 6 within 10, 57 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Access within Angus | 56th closest to a practice of 168 places in the county; the county median is 3.5 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 Burnside that list payment plans
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Burnside, 6 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE in Forfar, 2.4 miles west. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Kingsway Dental Practice, 12.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICEForfar | 2.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| FORFAR DENTAL CAREForfar | 2.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| CASTLE STREET DENTALForfar | 2.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| KIRRIEMUIR DENTAL PRACTICEKirriemuir | 7.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| R AND PM THOMSONBrechin | 8.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ESK DENTAL CAREBrechin | 8.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Burnside with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Forfar, 2.4 miles west; the next are Kirriemuir (7.5 miles west) and Brechin (8.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Forfar | 3 | 2.4 miles west |
| Kirriemuir | 1 | 7.5 miles west |
| Brechin | 2 | 8.6 miles north-east |
| Arbroath | 4 | 10.3 miles south-east |
| Carnoustie | 2 | 10.3 miles south |
| Monifieth | 4 | 10.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Burnside
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Perla Orthodontics in Tayport (4.7 from 13 reviews), 12.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perla OrthodonticsTayport | 4.7 (13 reviews) | 12.2 miles south |
| Oris Dental & Implant StudioMonifieth | 4.6 (87 reviews) | 10.9 miles south |
| Kingsway Dental PracticeDundee | 3.2 (14 reviews) | 12.1 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Burnside, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE, the nearest practice on our register (2.4 miles away, about 3.1 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 | £30 to £55 | £1,530 to £3,555 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £30 to £55 | £2,030 to £4,555 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £30 to £55 | £4,030 to £8,055 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £15 to £30 | £1,515 to £5,530 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £15 to £30 | £2,515 to £5,530 |
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 Burnside
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Kingsway Dental Practice, Dundee (12.1 miles) | Perla Orthodontics (12.2 miles) | 2 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Kingsway Dental Practice, Dundee (12.1 miles) | none other | 1 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE, Forfar (2.4 miles) | FORFAR DENTAL CARE (2.7 miles); CASTLE STREET DENTAL (2.7 miles) | 29 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Oris Dental & Implant Studio, Monifieth (10.9 miles) | Kingsway Dental Practice (12.1 miles); Perla Orthodontics (12.2 miles) | 4 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Perla Orthodontics, Tayport (12.2 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Perla Orthodontics, Tayport (12.2 miles) | none other | 1 |
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.
Orthodontic treatment costs in Burnside vary widely by treatment type, case complexity and practice. Most patients fall somewhere in the middle, and knowing each tier's typical cost is the first step. A photo assessment helps you gauge likely complexity before comparing quotes.
Cost Context for Burnside
Expect private full fixed brace treatment costs in Burnside to fall roughly between £1,500 and £5,500. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Burnside. Burnside — accessible Rural by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Tayside for NHS dentistry. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Burnside has more choice than 63% of towns in Scotland. National deprivation data puts Burnside close to the Scotland median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Burnside is about 14 miles from Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee. See local practice availability in Burnside → 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 You're Actually Paying For
Treatment type is the biggest driver. Metal is cheapest, ceramic more, aligners and lingual more again — each appliance has different manufacture, fitting and adjustment costs.
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 is an easy thing to miss: a single-arch quote will look cheaper than a dual-arch one, so check like for like.
Retainers close out treatment but aren't always in the headline fee — ask whether they're included or charged on top.
Refinements can quietly inflate an aligner bill if capped, so pin down the refinement policy up front.
Practice location and overheads push city-centre fees above suburban ones. Burnside usually has practices at several price points, so two or three quotes are worthwhile.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Burnside
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 Burnside 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 aged 26 and over who qualify pay 80% of the NHS fee, capped at £384 for a course of treatment.
Budget aligner options in Burnside
There are competitively priced aligner routes in Burnside — the trick is knowing what a lower price represents. A lower fee can reflect a simpler case — or corners cut on refinements and supervision. A photo assessment first tells you whether a budget option even suits your case.
Affordable Aligner Options in Burnside — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Burnside. Burnside has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 63% of towns in Scotland. Burnside is classified as accessible Rural, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Tayside. National deprivation data puts Burnside close to the Scotland median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Burnside is about 14 miles from Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee. Entry-level aligner systems typically start from around £1,500 for suitable mild cases. A clinician-reviewed photo assessment is the most practical way to confirm whether a lower-cost package is genuinely appropriate for your teeth before committing to treatment.
Clear aligner cost in Burnside
What you pay for clear aligners in Burnside reflects the case, not just the brand. Case complexity, number of trays, refinements and aftercare all move the total. The most common mistake is treating headline cost as a like-for-like comparison.
Typical Aligner Price Bands in Burnside
As a rough guide, aligner treatment in Burnside falls into these bands:
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Burnside
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Burnside?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Burnside is HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE in Forfar, about 2.4 miles to the west. The next closest are FORFAR DENTAL CARE (2.7 miles) and CASTLE STREET DENTAL (2.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Burnside?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Burnside, 6 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Burnside offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Burnside that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Kingsway Dental Practice in Dundee, about 12.1 miles to the south-west.
What NHS area is Burnside in for dental services?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Tayside.
What kind of area is Burnside?
By ONS classification, Burnside falls under accessible Rural.
How deprived is Burnside compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Burnside is close to the Scotland average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Burnside?
Craichie, Clocksbriggs, Lownie Moor are within easy reach of Burnside.
Is it worth getting multiple quotes?
Yes — two or three quotes from local practices is sensible, since fees vary with experience and overheads. Just make sure you're comparing like for like: same treatment, same arches, retainers and refinements included.
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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