Costs in Butterstone 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 | Perth Orthodontics, Perth — 14.2 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Cherrybank Dental Spa, Perth — 14.9 miles |
| Practices on our register | 1 within 5 miles, 2 within 10, 22 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Remote Rural |
| Access within Perth and Kinross | 112th closest to a practice of 278 places in the county; the county median is 3.9 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 Butterstone that list payment plans
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Butterstone, 2 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is INFINITYBLU DENTAL PRACTICE in Dunkeld, 3.2 miles south-west. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Cherrybank Dental Spa, 14.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFINITYBLU DENTAL PRACTICEDunkeld | 3.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 64 HIGH STREETBlairgowrie and Rattray | 7.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| INFINITYBLU DENTAL CAREPitlochry | 10.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| COUPAR ANGUS DENTAL CARECoupar Angus | 10.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CLINICAlyth | 11.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ANDERSON DENTISTRYAberfeldy | 12.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Butterstone with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Dunkeld, 3.2 miles south-west; the next are Blairgowrie and Rattray (7.2 miles east) and Pitlochry (10.5 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dunkeld | 1 | 3.2 miles south-west |
| Blairgowrie and Rattray | 1 | 7.2 miles east |
| Pitlochry | 1 | 10.5 miles north-west |
| Coupar Angus | 1 | 10.7 miles east |
| Alyth | 1 | 11.5 miles east |
| Aberfeldy | 1 | 12.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Butterstone
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Care Dental in Crieff (4.9 from 283 reviews), 19.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Care DentalCrieff | 4.9 (283 reviews) | 19.7 miles south-west |
| Cherrybank Dental SpaPerth | 4.9 (161 reviews) | 14.9 miles south |
| Perth OrthodonticsPerth | 3.1 (35 reviews) | 14.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Butterstone, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to INFINITYBLU DENTAL PRACTICE, the nearest practice on our register (3.2 miles away, about 4.2 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 | £35 to £75 | £1,535 to £3,575 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £35 to £75 | £2,035 to £4,575 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £35 to £75 | £4,035 to £8,075 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £20 to £35 | £1,520 to £5,535 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £20 to £35 | £2,520 to £5,535 |
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 Butterstone
| 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 | Cherrybank Dental Spa, Perth (14.9 miles) | none other | 1 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | INFINITYBLU DENTAL PRACTICE, Dunkeld (3.2 miles) | 64 HIGH STREET (7.2 miles); INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE (10.5 miles) | 17 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Perth Orthodontics (14.2 miles) | Amanda Duke Dental (14.5 miles); SureSmile Studio by Clyde Munro (14.5 miles) | 5 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Amanda Duke Dental, Perth (14.5 miles) | Cherrybank Dental Spa (14.9 miles); Care Dental (19.7 miles) | 3 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Amanda Duke Dental, Perth (14.5 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 Butterstone vary widely by treatment type, case complexity and practice. 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 Butterstone
Private full fixed brace treatment costs in Butterstone generally sit between £1,500 and £5,500. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Practices serving Butterstone differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. By ONS classification, Butterstone falls under remote Rural. For NHS dental services, Butterstone falls under NHS Tayside. Butterstone's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Scotland as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Butterstone is Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Butterstone → 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 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 push city-centre fees above suburban ones. Butterstone usually has practices at several price points, so two or three quotes are worthwhile.
Orthodontic Price Guide for Butterstone
As a private-fee guide for Butterstone, the main options compare roughly as follows:
| Treatment type | Typical cost range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NHS metal braces | 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. |
| 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 Butterstone. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Butterstone — 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.
Finding value in clear aligner treatment in Butterstone
There are competitively priced aligner routes in Butterstone — the trick is knowing what a lower price represents. The saving is fine when it matches a simple case; it's a risk when it means less clinical input. A photo assessment first tells you whether a budget option even suits your case.
Getting Real Value in Butterstone
Start by understanding your own case, then weigh Butterstone quotes against each other on the same basis. Knowing your likely complexity up front — a photo assessment helps — stops you comparing a simple quote against a complex one.
What affects clear aligner cost in Butterstone?
Aligner pricing in Butterstone is driven by more than the headline figure. The main drivers are treatment complexity, the aligner brand, the provider's experience, and what the fee actually includes. The most common mistake is treating headline cost as a like-for-like comparison.
Typical Aligner Price Bands in Butterstone
As a rough guide, aligner treatment in Butterstone falls into these bands:
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Butterstone
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Butterstone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Butterstone is INFINITYBLU DENTAL PRACTICE in Dunkeld, about 3.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are 64 HIGH STREET (7.2 miles) and INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE (10.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Butterstone?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Butterstone, 2 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Butterstone offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Butterstone that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Cherrybank Dental Spa in Perth, about 14.9 miles to the south.
Which NHS body covers Butterstone for dental care?
NHS dental commissioning in Butterstone falls under NHS Tayside.
What kind of area is Butterstone?
By ONS classification, Butterstone falls under remote Rural.
How deprived is Butterstone compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Butterstone 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 Butterstone?
Nearby towns include Birnam, Spittalfield, Dowally.
Can I find out what treatment might cost without an appointment in Butterstone?
A free photo assessment through Virtual Consultant Online gives an initial view of which treatment types suit your case and what they typically cost in Butterstone — before committing to a paid consultation.
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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