Costs in Catterline at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Portlethen Dental Care, Portlethen — 11.7 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Portlethen Dental Care, Portlethen — 11.7 miles |
| Practices on our register | 4 within 5 miles, 4 within 10, 67 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Access within Aberdeenshire | 250th closest to a practice of 487 places in the county; the county median is 4.3 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 Catterline that list payment plans
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Catterline, 4 practices within 10 and 67 practices within 20. The closest is MARKET SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICE in Stonehaven, 4.4 miles north. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Portlethen Dental Care, 11.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARKET SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICEStonehaven | 4.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| STONEHAVEN DENTAL PRACTICEStonehaven | 4.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| C. A. GARDENStonehaven | 4.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ARDUTHIE DENTAL PRACTICEStonehaven | 4.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Portlethen Dental CarePortlethen | 11.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (517 reviews) |
| PETERCULTER DENTAL PRACTICEPeterculter | 13.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Catterline with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Stonehaven, 4.4 miles north; the next are Portlethen (11.7 miles north) and Peterculter (13.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stonehaven | 4 | 4.4 miles north |
| Portlethen | 1 | 11.7 miles north |
| Peterculter | 1 | 13.7 miles north |
| Banchory | 2 | 14.6 miles north-west |
| Aberdeen | 13 | 14.9 miles north |
| Cove | 1 | 14.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Catterline
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Portlethen Dental Care (4.9 from 517 reviews), 11.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portlethen Dental CarePortlethen | 4.9 (517 reviews) | 11.7 miles north |
| Andrew Scott Dental CareAberdeen | 4.9 (240 reviews) | 17.0 miles north |
| The Dental PracticeAberdeen | 4.8 (28 reviews) | 17.2 miles north |
| Holburn Dental and Implant CentreAberdeen | 4.5 (219 reviews) | 16.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Catterline, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to MARKET SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICE, the nearest practice on our register (4.4 miles away, about 5.7 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 | £50 to £105 | £1,550 to £3,605 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £50 to £105 | £2,050 to £4,605 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £50 to £105 | £4,050 to £8,105 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £30 to £50 | £1,530 to £5,550 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £30 to £50 | £2,530 to £5,550 |
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 Catterline
| 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 | Portlethen Dental Care (11.7 miles) | none other | 1 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | MARKET SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICE, Stonehaven (4.4 miles) | STONEHAVEN DENTAL PRACTICE (4.4 miles); C. A. GARDEN (4.5 miles) | 27 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Portlethen Dental Care (11.7 miles) | Cove Dental & Implant Centre | Private & Nhs Dentist Aberdeen (14.9 miles); Holburn Dental and Implant Centre (16 miles) | 6 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Portlethen Dental Care (11.7 miles) | Holburn Dental and Implant Centre (16 miles); Andrew Scott Dental Care (17 miles) | 3 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Portlethen Dental Care (11.7 miles) | Holburn Dental and Implant Centre (16 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 Catterline — the range is genuinely wide. Understanding what drives the price, and what should be included in the fee, helps you compare quotes accurately. A photo assessment helps you gauge likely complexity before comparing quotes.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Catterline
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 Catterline 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.
What You're Actually Paying For
Treatment type matters most. The gap between metal and lingual braces reflects real differences in materials, lab work and chair time.
Case complexity moves the price within any treatment type. A mild spacing case needs fewer appointments and less clinical time than a complex overbite correction with extractions.
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 are essential and sometimes billed separately (typically £80–£350 per arch, depending on type). Some practices include them; always confirm which.
Refinements can quietly inflate an aligner bill if capped, so pin down the refinement policy up front.
Practice location and overheads explain part of the spread: overheads differ practice to practice in Catterline, and shopping around is standard for private treatment.
Cost Context for Catterline
Private full fixed brace treatment costs in Catterline generally sit between £1,500 and £5,500. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
What's available in Catterline depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. ONS classifies Catterline as accessible Rural. NHS Grampian is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Catterline. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Catterline is better served than 68% of towns in Scotland. National deprivation data ranks Catterline among Scotland's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Catterline is about 18 miles from Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen. See local practice availability in Catterline → 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.
Affordable clear aligners in Catterline
Affordable clear aligner options in Catterline genuinely exist and can deliver good results. The key is whether the saving comes from a genuinely simple case or from reduced clinical oversight. Knowing the warning signs helps you tell a good-value option from a false economy.
How to Find Genuine Value in Catterline
The most reliable route to good value in Catterline is to establish case complexity first, then compare quotes on like-for-like terms. A photo assessment gives you a clinician's read on likely complexity before paid consultations, so you compare from an informed position.
How much do aligners cost in Catterline?
What you pay for clear aligners in Catterline reflects the case, not just the brand. 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.
Understanding What Your Quote Covers in Catterline
The most common source of cost disputes after aligner treatment in Catterline relates to refinements — the additional trays made after the original series to fine-tune the result. Some providers include unlimited refinements; others charge per additional set. Confirm this in writing before starting.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Catterline
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Catterline?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Catterline is MARKET SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICE in Stonehaven, about 4.4 miles to the north. The next closest are STONEHAVEN DENTAL PRACTICE (4.4 miles) and C. A. GARDEN (4.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Catterline?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Catterline, 4 practices within 10 miles and 67 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Catterline offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Catterline that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Portlethen Dental Care, about 11.7 miles to the north.
What NHS area is Catterline in for dental services?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Grampian.
What kind of area is Catterline?
By ONS classification, Catterline falls under accessible Rural.
How deprived is Catterline compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Catterline is less deprived than most of Scotland. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Catterline?
Nearby towns include Roadside, Kinneff, Fiddes.
How much do aligners cost?
Roughly £1,500 for simple entry-level systems up to £5,500+ for comprehensive Invisalign treatment — check the fee includes trays, refinements and retainers before you sign anything.
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.
Costs Across Aberdeenshire
Explore costs information for other towns and cities in Aberdeenshire — all with dedicated local pages and online assessment access: