Costs in Comely Bank 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 | Edinburgh Dental Studio, Edinburgh — under a mile; 9 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Edinburgh Dental Studio, Edinburgh — under a mile |
| Practices on our register | 116 within 5 miles, 152 within 10, 243 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Large Urban Areas |
| Access within City of Edinburgh | 1st closest to a practice of 118 places in the county; the county median is 0.4 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 Comely Bank that list payment plans
On our practice register: 116 practices within 5 miles of Comely Bank, 152 practices within 10 and 243 practices within 20. The closest is 3 COMELY BANK in Edinburgh, under 0.1 miles. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Edinburgh Dental Studio, 0.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 COMELY BANKEdinburgh | under 0.1 miles | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 4 GREAT STUART STREETEdinburgh | 0.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| NEW TOWN DENTAL PRACTICEEdinburgh | 0.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Edinburgh Dental StudioEdinburgh | 0.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (242 reviews) |
| NINETYFIVEDENTALEdinburgh | 0.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Edinburgh Dental SpecialistsEdinburgh | 0.8 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | 4.8 (350 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Comely Bank
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Row Dental Edinburgh (5.0 from 346 reviews), 1.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Row Dental EdinburghEdinburgh | 5.0 (346 reviews) | 1.1 miles east |
| Edinburgh Dental StudioEdinburgh | 5.0 (242 reviews) | 0.7 miles south-east |
| Integrated DentalcareEdinburgh | 4.9 (323 reviews) | 0.9 miles south |
| Cherrybank Dental SpaEdinburgh | 4.8 (419 reviews) | 0.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Comely Bank, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to 3 COMELY BANK, the nearest practice on our register (under a mile away, about 0.1 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 | under £10 | £1,500 to £3,500 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | under £10 | £2,000 to £4,500 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | under £10 | £4,000 to £8,000 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | under £10 | £1,500 to £5,500 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | under £10 | £2,500 to £5,500 |
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 Comely Bank
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Edinburgh Dental Studio (under a mile) | Scottish Orthodontics Carluke (1.1 miles) | 2 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Edinburgh Dental Studio (under a mile) | none other | 1 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | 3 COMELY BANK, Edinburgh (under a mile) | 4 GREAT STUART STREET (under a mile); NEW TOWN DENTAL PRACTICE (under a mile) | 25 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Edinburgh Dental Studio (under a mile) | Edinburgh Dental Specialists (under a mile); Smile Direct Club (under a mile) | 9 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Edinburgh Dental Studio (under a mile) | Edinburgh Dental Specialists (under a mile); Integrated Dentalcare (under a mile) | 7 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Edinburgh Dental Specialists (under a mile) | Integrated Dentalcare (under a mile); Cherrybank Dental Spa (under a mile) | 5 |
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 Comely Bank — the range is genuinely wide. Understanding what drives the price, and what should be included in the fee, helps you compare quotes accurately. Below we break down NHS and private pricing and the finance options available locally.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Comely Bank
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 Comely Bank 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.
Cost Context for Comely Bank
Private full fixed brace treatment in Comely Bank typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Not every practice near Comely Bank offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as large Urban Areas, Comely Bank sits within NHS Lothian for NHS dental commissioning. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (116), Comely Bank has more choice than 97% of towns in Scotland. Comely Bank falls in a less deprived area than most of Scotland. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Comely Bank is Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 36 miles away. See local practice availability in Comely Bank → 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.
Why Quotes Vary So Much
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 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 should be clarified in every quote, since one-arch and two-arch treatment are priced very differently.
Retainers close out treatment but aren't always in the headline fee — ask whether they're included or charged on top.
Refinements are the additional aligners often needed after the first series; confirm they're covered rather than charged per set.
Practice location and overheads explain part of the spread: overheads differ practice to practice in Comely Bank, and shopping around is standard for private treatment.
Affordable clear aligners in Comely Bank
There are competitively priced aligner routes in Comely Bank — the trick is knowing what a lower price represents. Understanding what a lower price actually buys is essential before committing. Knowing the warning signs helps you tell a good-value option from a false economy.
Affordable Aligner Options in Comely Bank — Local Context
Practices serving Comely Bank differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. With 116 orthodontic practices within five miles, Comely Bank is better served than 97% of towns in Scotland. Comely Bank's ONS geography type is large Urban Areas. By national deprivation ranking, Comely Bank sits among the less deprived areas of Scotland. For NHS dental services, Comely Bank falls under NHS Lothian. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Comely Bank is about 36 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.
How much do aligners cost in Comely Bank?
There is no single price for clear aligners in Comely Bank — it depends on several factors. Case complexity, number of trays, refinements and aftercare all move the total. What's included matters more than the sticker price when you compare providers.
Indicative Clear Aligner Costs in Comely Bank
As a rough guide, aligner treatment in Comely Bank falls into these bands:
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Comely Bank
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Comely Bank?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Comely Bank is 3 COMELY BANK in Edinburgh, about under 0.1 miles away. The next closest are 4 GREAT STUART STREET (0.6 miles) and NEW TOWN DENTAL PRACTICE (0.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Comely Bank?
Our register has 116 practices within 5 miles of Comely Bank, 152 practices within 10 miles and 243 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Comely Bank offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Comely Bank that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Edinburgh Dental Studio, about 0.7 miles to the south-east.
What NHS area is Comely Bank in for dental services?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Lothian.
What kind of area is Comely Bank?
ONS classifies Comely Bank as large Urban Areas.
How deprived is Comely Bank compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Comely Bank is less deprived than most of Scotland. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Comely Bank?
Wardie, Granton, Grassmarket are within easy reach of Comely Bank.
Can I find out what treatment might cost without an appointment in Comely Bank?
Yes — a free photo assessment gives an early view of which treatments suit your case and roughly what they cost around Comely Bank, before any 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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