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Costs in Conyer at a Glance

NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Nearest practice listing private treatmentBespoke Orthodontics, Sittingbourne — 3.8 miles; 5 within 10 miles
Nearest practice listing payment plansPortman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch — 8.9 miles
Practices on our register1 within 5 miles, 5 within 10, 68 within 20
Adults locally8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.9% aged 25 to 49 of 1,751 residents
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Access within Kent542nd closest to a practice of 959 places in the county; the county median is 3.4 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 Conyer that list payment plans

On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Conyer, 5 practices within 10 and 68 practices within 20. The closest is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 3.8 miles west. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead, 8.9 miles west.

PracticeDistanceNHSPrivateFinanceGoogle rating
Bespoke OrthodonticsSittingbourne3.8 miles west–✓–1.0 (1 review)
Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDPWhitstable8.8 miles east–✓––
Social Six BracesWhitstable8.8 miles east–✓––
Portman Smile Clinic BansteadUpchurch8.9 miles west✓✓✓4.7 (261 reviews)
Carbasse Implant & Dental CentreWhitstable9.1 miles east✓✓–4.9 (414 reviews)
Instant Dental Chatham | Emergency DentistChatham11.7 miles west–✓–4.2 (10 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Conyer with practices listing payment plans

The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Sittingbourne, 3.8 miles west; the next are Whitstable (8.8 miles east) and Upchurch (8.9 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Sittingbourne13.8 miles west
Whitstable38.8 miles east
Upchurch18.9 miles west
Chatham1111.7 miles west
Canterbury611.9 miles south-east
Maidstone212.4 miles south-west

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Conyer

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Kent Smile Studio in Chatham (5.0 from 598 reviews), 12.7 miles west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Kent Smile StudioChatham5.0 (598 reviews)12.7 miles west
Smil Dental ClinicChatham5.0 (511 reviews)12.8 miles west
Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye5.0 (213 reviews)12.6 miles south-east
Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham4.9 (617 reviews)13.3 miles west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

What a course costs from Conyer, travel included

The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Bespoke Orthodontics, the nearest practice on our register (3.8 miles away, about 4.9 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£45 to £90£1,545 to £3,590
Ceramic braces£2,000 to £4,50010 to 20£45 to £90£2,045 to £4,590
Lingual braces£4,000 to £8,00010 to 20£45 to £90£4,045 to £8,090
Clear aligners£1,500 to £5,5006 to 10£25 to £45£1,525 to £5,545
Invisalign£2,500 to £5,5006 to 10£25 to £45£2,525 to £5,545

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 Conyer

Cost factorLook forNearest listing itNext nearestWithin 20 miles
Free first appointmenta free consultationFranklin House Dental Practice, Chatham (11.8 miles)Kent Smile Studio (12.7 miles); Repton Dental Studio (13.5 miles)3
Monthly paymentspayment plansPortman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch (8.9 miles)St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre (11.9 miles); Bradley & Partners Dental Practice (12.1 miles)6
NHS treatmentNHS orthodonticsPortman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch (8.9 miles)Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre (9.1 miles); Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental Implants (11.7 miles)11
Private treatmentprivate feesBespoke Orthodontics, Sittingbourne (3.8 miles)Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP (8.8 miles); Social Six Braces (8.8 miles)29
Aligner prices to comparealignersPortman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch (8.9 miles)Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre (9.1 miles); Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental Implants (11.7 miles)13
Brace prices to comparefixed bracesPortman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch (8.9 miles)Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre (9.1 miles); St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre (11.9 miles)6

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 Conyer vary widely by treatment type, case complexity and practice. Case complexity, appliance type and inclusions all move the total up or down. Payment plans can make private treatment accessible even on a tighter budget.

Cost Context for Conyer

Expect private full fixed brace treatment costs in Conyer to fall roughly 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.

Not every practice near Conyer offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. By ONS classification, Conyer falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Conyer. Conyer's under-16 share sits at 16%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,751 residents in Conyer's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.3% average across Kent. Secondary-age pupils near Conyer attend schools such as The Sittingbourne School (3.0 miles) and Highsted Grammar School (3.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Conyer sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Conyer is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 40 miles away. See local practice availability in Conyer → 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.

Paying for Orthodontic Treatment in Conyer

Most private orthodontic practices in Conyer offer payment plans — typically 0% or low-interest monthly instalments spread over the course of treatment (usually 12–24 months). This makes private treatment much more financially accessible. A deposit of 10–25% of the total fee is usually required to start treatment, with the balance spread over equal monthly payments.

Always check whether the payment plan is in-house (directly with the practice) or through a finance provider such as Chrysalis Finance or Medenta. In-house plans typically have no credit check; third-party finance plans involve a formal credit application.

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 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 affects the total — treating both upper and lower costs more than one arch alone. Confirm whether a quote covers both before comparing.

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 explain part of the spread: overheads differ practice to practice in Conyer, and shopping around is standard for private treatment.

Clear aligner cost in Conyer

Clear aligner cost in Conyer varies considerably from case to case. Case complexity, number of trays, refinements and aftercare all move the total. Comparing quotes only makes sense once you know what each one covers.

What Clear Aligners Cost in Conyer

Indicative private aligner pricing in Conyer looks like this:

Finding value in clear aligner treatment in Conyer

Lower-cost clear aligners in Conyer are the right call for some cases and the wrong one for others. The key is whether the saving comes from a genuinely simple case or from reduced clinical oversight. A photo assessment first tells you whether a budget option even suits your case.

Getting Real Value in Conyer

The most reliable route to good value in Conyer 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.

Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Conyer

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Conyer?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Conyer is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 3.8 miles to the west. The next closest are Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP (8.8 miles) and Social Six Braces (8.8 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Conyer?

Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Conyer, 5 practices within 10 miles and 68 practices within 20 miles.

Which practices near Conyer offer payment plans?

The nearest practice to Conyer that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 8.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre (11.9 miles) and Bradley & Partners Dental Practice (12.1 miles).

Is Conyer a family area?

Census data puts 16% of Conyer's population at under 16.

What NHS area is Conyer in for dental services?

NHS dental commissioning in Conyer falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board.

Is Conyer rural or urban?

ONS classifies Conyer as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.

How deprived is Conyer compared with the rest of England?

By the national deprivation index, Conyer is more deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.

How much do braces cost in Conyer?

Private metal fixed braces in Conyer typically cost £1,500–£3,500. Ceramic braces £2,000–£4,500. NHS braces are free for eligible under-18s. Lingual braces and Invisalign cost more — see the full comparison above.

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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Citation Details
TitleOrthodontic Prices in Conyer — NHS, Aligners & Braces
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified20 October 2026
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