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Costs in Connor at a Glance

NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults 80% of the fee, capped at £384
DeprivationLess deprived than most of Northern Ireland
Nearest practice listing private treatmentKennedy Orthodontics, Ballymena — 3.4 miles; 7 within 10 miles
Nearest practice listing payment plansSmiles Dental Care, Ballymena — 5.6 miles
Practices on our register1 within 5 miles, 7 within 10, 37 within 20
Access within Mid and East Antrim13th closest to a practice of 45 places in the county; the county median is 4.7 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 Connor that list payment plans

On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Connor, 7 practices within 10 and 37 practices within 20. The closest is Kennedy Orthodontics in Ballymena, 3.4 miles north-west. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Smiles Dental Care, 5.6 miles north-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSPrivateFinanceGoogle rating
Kennedy OrthodonticsBallymena3.4 miles north-west–✓–4.8 (31 reviews)
Laura Jones Dental & Implant ClinicBallymena5.5 miles north-west–✓–4.8 (120 reviews)
Ballymena Orthodontic ClinicBallymena5.6 miles north-west–✓––
OrthoplusBallymena5.6 miles north-west✓✓–5.0 (5 reviews)
Smiles Dental CareBallymena5.6 miles north-west–✓✓4.5 (122 reviews)
Galgorm DentalBallymena6.0 miles north-west–✓–4.7 (31 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Connor with practices listing payment plans

The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Ballymena, 3.4 miles north-west; the next are Cullybackey (8.7 miles north-west) and Carnmoney (13.1 miles south-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Ballymena63.4 miles north-west
Cullybackey18.7 miles north-west
Carnmoney113.1 miles south-east
Jordanstown113.6 miles south-east
Newtownabbey214.4 miles south-east
Belfast1316.0 miles south-east

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Connor

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Maine Dental Practice in Cullybackey (5.0 from 12 reviews), 8.7 miles north-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Maine Dental PracticeCullybackey5.0 (12 reviews)8.7 miles north-west
New Life TeethBelfast4.9 (566 reviews)18.4 miles south-east
Martina Collins Dental & Skin Clinic - (Private Dentist Belfast | Cosmetic Dentist Belfast | Invisalign Belfast)Belfast4.9 (306 reviews)18.3 miles south-east
Beechview Dental CareBelfast4.9 (286 reviews)17.2 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 Connor, travel included

The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Kennedy Orthodontics, the nearest practice on our register (3.4 miles away, about 4.4 miles by road), at the 45p a mile HMRC rate for every visit there and back.

TreatmentTypical feeVisitsTravelTotal from here
Metal braces£1,500 to £3,50010 to 20£40 to £80£1,540 to £3,580
Ceramic braces£2,000 to £4,50010 to 20£40 to £80£2,040 to £4,580
Lingual braces£4,000 to £8,00010 to 20£40 to £80£4,040 to £8,080
Clear aligners£1,500 to £5,5006 to 10£25 to £40£1,525 to £5,540
Invisalign£2,500 to £5,5006 to 10£25 to £40£2,525 to £5,540

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 Connor

Cost factorLook forNearest listing itNext nearestWithin 20 miles
Free first appointmenta free consultationPaste Dental, Belfast (17.9 miles)New Life Teeth (18.4 miles)2
Monthly paymentspayment plansSmiles Dental Care, Ballymena (5.6 miles)Monkstown Dental (13.6 miles); Abbey Dental Clinic (14.9 miles)9
NHS treatmentNHS orthodonticsOrthoplus, Ballymena (5.6 miles)Maine Dental Practice (8.7 miles); Monkstown Dental (13.6 miles)14
Private treatmentprivate feesKennedy Orthodontics, Ballymena (3.4 miles)Laura Jones Dental & Implant Clinic (5.5 miles); Ballymena Orthodontic Clinic (5.6 miles)30
Aligner prices to comparealignersKennedy Orthodontics, Ballymena (3.4 miles)Orthoplus (5.6 miles); Galgorm Dental (6 miles)16
Brace prices to comparefixed bracesOrthoplus, Ballymena (5.6 miles)Galgorm Dental (6 miles); Monkstown Dental (13.6 miles)7

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 Connor — the range is genuinely wide. Most patients fall somewhere in the middle, and knowing each tier's typical cost is the first step. This guide sets out typical fees, what affects them, and how payment plans spread the cost.

Orthodontic Payment Plans in Connor

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 Connor 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.

Typical Orthodontic Costs in Connor

As a private-fee guide for Connor, the main options compare roughly as follows:

Treatment typeTypical cost rangeNotes
NHS metal bracesFree for eligible under-18sAdults who do qualify pay 80% of the Health Service fee, capped at £384 for a course of treatment.
Private metal braces£1,500–£3,500No waiting list. Full arch treatment. Retainers included in good practices.
Ceramic braces£2,000–£4,500Tooth-coloured brackets. More discreet than metal. Not NHS-available.
Clear aligners (non-Invisalign)£1,500–£4,500Wide range by brand and complexity. Confirm refinements and retainers are included.
Invisalign Lite£2,500–£3,500Mild cases only. Limited refinements.
Invisalign Comprehensive£3,500–£5,500Moderate to complex. Unlimited refinements within treatment cycle.
Lingual braces£4,000–£8,000Completely hidden. Highest cost. Fewest providers in Connor.

These are typical private fee ranges for Connor — 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.

Cost Context for Connor

As a guide, private full fixed brace treatment in Connor usually ranges from £1,500 to £5,500. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.

Practices serving Connor differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Connor sits within Health and Social Care Northern Ireland for NHS dental commissioning. Connor has 1 orthodontic practice within five miles, more than 64% of towns in Northern Ireland. Connor's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Northern Ireland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Connor is about 17 miles from Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast. See local practice availability in Connor → 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.

Budget aligner options in Connor

'Affordable' and 'cheap' are meaningfully different when it comes to aligner treatment in Connor. Understanding what a lower price actually buys is essential before committing. This guide explains where corners are sometimes cut and how to spot real value.

Where the Savings Come From in Connor

Treatment scope — capping the trays and appointments for a straightforward case is a legitimate saving, not a corner cut — provided the case is actually that simple.

Aligner pricing in Connor explained

Aligner pricing in Connor is driven by more than the headline figure. Complexity, brand, refinement allowances and clinical input each pull the price up or down. Understanding what sits behind the number is the key to comparing value properly.

Aligner Costs in Connor — Local Context

What's available in Connor depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Connor has 1 orthodontic practice within five miles, more than 64% of towns in Northern Ireland. National deprivation data ranks Connor among Northern Ireland's less deprived areas. Connor sits within Health and Social Care Northern Ireland for NHS dental commissioning. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Connor is about 17 miles from Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces. Expect private aligner treatment (full course including retainers) costs in Connor to fall roughly between £1,500 and £5,500. A photo-based assessment is a practical first step to establish case complexity before comparing quoted fees.

Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Connor

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Connor?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Connor is Kennedy Orthodontics in Ballymena, about 3.4 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Laura Jones Dental & Implant Clinic (5.5 miles) and Ballymena Orthodontic Clinic (5.6 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Connor?

Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Connor, 7 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles.

Which practices near Connor offer payment plans?

The nearest practice to Connor that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Smiles Dental Care in Ballymena, about 5.6 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Monkstown Dental (13.6 miles) and Abbey Dental Clinic (14.9 miles).

Which NHS body covers Connor for dental care?

Connor sits within Health and Social Care Northern Ireland for NHS dental commissioning.

How deprived is Connor compared with the rest of Northern Ireland?

By the national deprivation index, Connor is less deprived than most of Northern Ireland. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.

Which towns are close to Connor?

Doagh, Muckamore, Ballycloghan are within easy reach of Connor.

What county is Connor in?

Connor is in Mid and East Antrim.

Are there payment plans for orthodontic treatment?

Yes — most private orthodontic practices offer monthly payment plans, often at 0% interest, spread over the treatment period. A deposit of 10–25% is typically required to start. Ask whether the plan is in-house or through a finance provider, and whether payments continue if treatment runs over time.

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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TitleHow Much Do Braces Cost in Connor? NHS & Private Fees
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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