Costs in Cloyfin at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Around the Northern Ireland average |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Boyd & Logue Dental Surgery, Coleraine — 2.2 miles; 8 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | 18 Dental, Coleraine — 2.2 miles |
| Practices on our register | 8 within 5 miles, 8 within 10, 9 within 20 |
| Access within Causeway Coast and Glens | 8th closest to a practice of 96 places in the county; the county median is 7.3 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 Cloyfin that list payment plans
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Cloyfin, 8 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Boyd & Logue Dental Surgery in Coleraine, 2.2 miles south-west. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is 18 Dental, 2.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd & Logue Dental SurgeryColeraine | 2.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.7 (215 reviews) |
| 18 DentalColeraine | 2.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (15 reviews) |
| The Townhouse Dental PracticeColeraine | 2.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| New Row Dental SurgeryColeraine | 2.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.3 (17 reviews) |
| Causeway Orthodontic CentreColeraine | 2.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | – | 2.3 (3 reviews) |
| Pure Dental HygieneColeraine | 2.5 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (45 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cloyfin with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Coleraine, 2.2 miles south-west; the next are Portrush (3.9 miles north) and Limavady (14.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Coleraine | 7 | 2.2 miles south-west |
| Portrush | 1 | 3.9 miles north |
| Limavady | 1 | 14.3 miles south-west |
| Cullybackey | 1 | 20.9 miles south-east |
| Ballymena | 6 | 23.6 miles south-east |
| Magherafelt | 2 | 27.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cloyfin
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pure Dental Hygiene in Coleraine (5.0 from 45 reviews), 2.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Dental HygieneColeraine | 5.0 (45 reviews) | 2.5 miles south |
| Boyd & Logue Dental SurgeryColeraine | 4.7 (215 reviews) | 2.2 miles south-west |
| 18 DentalColeraine | 4.7 (15 reviews) | 2.2 miles south-west |
| New Row Dental SurgeryColeraine | 4.3 (17 reviews) | 2.4 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 Cloyfin, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Boyd & Logue Dental Surgery, the nearest practice on our register (2.2 miles away, about 2.9 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 | £25 to £50 | £1,525 to £3,550 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £25 to £50 | £2,025 to £4,550 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £25 to £50 | £4,025 to £8,050 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £15 to £25 | £1,515 to £5,525 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £15 to £25 | £2,515 to £5,525 |
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 Cloyfin
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Boyd & Logue Dental Surgery, Coleraine (2.2 miles) | Portrush Dental Care (3.9 miles) | 2 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | 18 Dental, Coleraine (2.2 miles) | Smiles Dental Care (23.8 miles); Dental 32 (27.3 miles) | 1 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | Boyd & Logue Dental Surgery, Coleraine (2.2 miles) | 18 Dental (2.2 miles); New Row Dental Surgery (2.4 miles) | 5 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Boyd & Logue Dental Surgery, Coleraine (2.2 miles) | 18 Dental (2.2 miles); The Townhouse Dental Practice (2.2 miles) | 9 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Boyd & Logue Dental Surgery, Coleraine (2.2 miles) | 18 Dental (2.2 miles); The Townhouse Dental Practice (2.2 miles) | 6 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Causeway Orthodontic Centre, Coleraine (2.5 miles) | Galgorm Dental (23.6 miles); Orthoplus (23.8 miles) | 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 Cloyfin vary widely by treatment type, case complexity and practice. Understanding what drives the price, and what should be included in the fee, helps you compare quotes accurately. This guide sets out typical fees, what affects them, and how payment plans spread the cost.
What You're Actually Paying For
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 should be clarified in every quote, since one-arch and two-arch treatment are priced very differently.
Retainers are essential and sometimes billed separately (typically £80–£350 per arch, depending on type). Some practices include them; always confirm which.
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. Cloyfin usually has practices at several price points, so two or three quotes are worthwhile.
Cost Context for Cloyfin
Private full fixed brace treatment in Cloyfin 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.
Provision in Cloyfin varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Cloyfin sits within Health and Social Care Northern Ireland for NHS dental commissioning. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Cloyfin has more choice than 91% of towns in Northern Ireland. Cloyfin's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Northern Ireland as a whole. See local practice availability in Cloyfin → 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.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Cloyfin
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 Cloyfin 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 80% of the Health Service fee, capped at £384 for a course of treatment.
Finding value in clear aligner treatment in Cloyfin
Affordable clear aligner options in Cloyfin genuinely exist and can deliver good results. The saving is fine when it matches a simple case; it's a risk when it means less clinical input. Knowing the warning signs helps you tell a good-value option from a false economy.
Affordable Aligner Options in Cloyfin — Local Context
Provision in Cloyfin varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Cloyfin is better served than 91% of towns in Northern Ireland. By national deprivation ranking, Cloyfin is roughly mid-table for Northern Ireland. Cloyfin sits within Health and Social Care Northern Ireland for NHS dental commissioning. 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.
What affects clear aligner cost in Cloyfin?
What you pay for clear aligners in Cloyfin reflects the case, not just the brand. 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.
Aligner Costs in Cloyfin — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Cloyfin vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Cloyfin is better served than 91% of towns in Northern Ireland. By national deprivation ranking, Cloyfin is roughly mid-table for Northern Ireland. Health and Social Care Northern Ireland is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Cloyfin. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces. As a guide, private aligner treatment (full course including retainers) in Cloyfin usually ranges from £1,500 to £5,500. A photo-based assessment is a practical first step to establish case complexity before comparing quoted fees.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Cloyfin
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cloyfin?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cloyfin is Boyd & Logue Dental Surgery in Coleraine, about 2.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are 18 Dental (2.2 miles) and The Townhouse Dental Practice (2.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cloyfin?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Cloyfin, 8 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Cloyfin offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Cloyfin that mentions finance or monthly payment options is 18 Dental in Coleraine, about 2.2 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Smiles Dental Care (23.8 miles) and Dental 32 (27.3 miles).
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Cloyfin?
NHS dental commissioning in Cloyfin falls under Health and Social Care Northern Ireland.
How deprived is Cloyfin compared with the rest of Northern Ireland?
By the national deprivation index, Cloyfin is close to the Northern Ireland average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Cloyfin?
Nearby towns include Coleraine, Lissanduff, Macfinn Lower.
Which county covers Cloyfin?
Cloyfin falls within Causeway Coast and Glens.
How much do NHS braces cost?
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay 80% of the Health Service fee, capped at £384 for a course of treatment. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, 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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