Costs in Craigentinny at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Scotland |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Abbeymount Dental Care, Edinburgh — 1.3 miles; 4 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Holyrood Dental Care, Edinburgh — 1.5 miles |
| Practices on our register | 102 within 5 miles, 147 within 10, 235 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Large Urban Areas |
| Access within City of Edinburgh | 108th 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 Craigentinny that list payment plans
On our practice register: 102 practices within 5 miles of Craigentinny, 147 practices within 10 and 235 practices within 20. The closest is MEADOWBANK DENTAL PRACTICE in Edinburgh, 1.1 miles west. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Holyrood Dental Care, 1.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEADOWBANK DENTAL PRACTICEEdinburgh | 1.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 6 EAST HERMITAGE PLACEEdinburgh | 1.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 100-102 EASTER ROADEdinburgh | 1.2 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| MY DENTISTMusselburgh | 1.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 2 SOUTHFIELD LOANDanderhall | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| DENTAL SURGERY 2Edinburgh | 1.3 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Craigentinny with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Edinburgh, 1.1 miles west; the next are Musselburgh (1.2 miles south-east) and Danderhall (1.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 21 | 1.1 miles west |
| Musselburgh | 4 | 1.2 miles south-east |
| Danderhall | 5 | 1.3 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 Craigentinny
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Abbeymount Dental Care in Edinburgh (4.9 from 254 reviews), 1.3 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbeymount Dental CareEdinburgh | 4.9 (254 reviews) | 1.3 miles west |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicEdinburgh | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 2.0 miles north-west |
| Orthodontic Lounge EdinburghDanderhall | 4.9 (79 reviews) | 2.0 miles south-east |
| Holyrood Dental CareEdinburgh | 4.6 (154 reviews) | 1.5 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 Craigentinny, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to MEADOWBANK DENTAL PRACTICE, the nearest practice on our register (1.1 miles away, about 1.4 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 | £15 to £25 | £1,515 to £3,525 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £15 to £25 | £2,015 to £4,525 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £15 to £25 | £4,015 to £8,025 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £10 to £15 | £1,510 to £5,515 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £10 to £15 | £2,510 to £5,515 |
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 Craigentinny
| 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 | Holyrood Dental Care, Edinburgh (1.5 miles) | none other | 1 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | MEADOWBANK DENTAL PRACTICE, Edinburgh (1.1 miles) | 6 EAST HERMITAGE PLACE (1.1 miles); 100-102 EASTER ROAD (1.2 miles) | 27 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Abbeymount Dental Care, Edinburgh (1.3 miles) | Holyrood Dental Care (1.5 miles); Orthodontic Lounge Edinburgh (2 miles) | 4 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Holyrood Dental Care, Edinburgh (1.5 miles) | Orthodontic Lounge Edinburgh (2 miles); Ocean Orthodontic Clinic (2 miles) | 3 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Orthodontic Lounge Edinburgh, Danderhall (2 miles) | Ocean Orthodontic Clinic (2 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.
Orthodontic treatment costs in Craigentinny vary widely by treatment type, case complexity and practice. What's included in a quote matters as much as the headline figure when you compare providers. Below we break down NHS and private pricing and the finance options available locally.
Paying for Orthodontic Treatment in Craigentinny
Most private orthodontic practices in Craigentinny 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.
Cost Context for Craigentinny
Private full fixed brace treatment costs in Craigentinny generally sit 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.
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Craigentinny. Craigentinny's ONS geography type is large Urban Areas. Craigentinny sits within NHS Lothian for NHS dental commissioning. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (101), Craigentinny has more choice than 95% of towns in Scotland. Craigentinny falls in a more deprived area than most of Scotland, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Craigentinny is about 35 miles from Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee. See local practice availability in Craigentinny → 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.
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 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 are a recurring cost people forget; check whether the quote bundles them or adds them at the end.
Refinements (for aligner treatment) are the extra trays that finish the result. They should be included — ask explicitly before signing.
Practice location and overheads vary across Craigentinny — higher-rent locations charge more, which is exactly why comparing a few local quotes pays off.
Affordable clear aligners in Craigentinny
There are competitively priced aligner routes in Craigentinny — the trick is knowing what a lower price represents. A lower fee can reflect a simpler case — or corners cut on refinements and supervision. A photo assessment first tells you whether a budget option even suits your case.
How to Find Genuine Value in Craigentinny
The most reliable route to good value in Craigentinny 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 Craigentinny?
What you pay for clear aligners in Craigentinny reflects the case, not just the brand. Complexity, brand, refinement allowances and clinical input each pull the price up or down. Comparing quotes only makes sense once you know what each one covers.
Understanding What Your Quote Covers in Craigentinny
The most common source of cost disputes after aligner treatment in Craigentinny 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 Craigentinny
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Craigentinny?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Craigentinny is MEADOWBANK DENTAL PRACTICE in Edinburgh, about 1.1 miles to the west. The next closest are 6 EAST HERMITAGE PLACE (1.1 miles) and 100-102 EASTER ROAD (1.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Craigentinny?
Our register has 102 practices within 5 miles of Craigentinny, 147 practices within 10 miles and 235 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Craigentinny offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Craigentinny that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Holyrood Dental Care in Edinburgh, about 1.5 miles to the south-west.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Craigentinny?
Craigentinny sits within NHS Lothian for NHS dental commissioning.
Is Craigentinny rural or urban?
ONS classifies Craigentinny as large Urban Areas.
How deprived is Craigentinny compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Craigentinny is more deprived than most of Scotland. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Craigentinny?
Nearby towns include Willowbrae, Craigmillar, Abbeyhill.
Is it worth getting multiple quotes?
Yes — two or three quotes from local practices is sensible, since fees vary with experience and overheads. Just make sure you're comparing like for like: same treatment, same arches, retainers and refinements included.
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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