Costs in Craigrothie at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | St. Andrews Orthodontics, Saint Andrews — 8 miles; 4 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | St Andrews Dental Care, Saint Andrews — 8.4 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 4 within 5 miles, 20 within 10, 97 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Access within Fife | 133rd closest to a practice of 229 places in the county; the county median is 1.5 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 Craigrothie that list payment plans
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Craigrothie, 20 practices within 10 and 97 practices within 20. The closest is EDEN DENTAL CARE in Cupar, 2.0 miles north. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is St Andrews Dental Care, 8.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDEN DENTAL CARECupar | 2.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| PRODENTALCupar | 2.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BONNYGATE DENTAL PRACTICECupar | 2.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| THE CUPAR DENTISTCupar | 2.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| LEVENMOUTH DENTAL SPALeven | 6.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| KIRKLAND DENTAL PRACTICEMethil | 6.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Craigrothie with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Cupar, 2.0 miles north; the next are Leven (6.5 miles south) and Methil (6.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cupar | 4 | 2.0 miles north |
| Leven | 1 | 6.5 miles south |
| Methil | 1 | 6.9 miles south |
| Saint Andrews | 5 | 7.9 miles east |
| Buckhaven | 1 | 8.2 miles south |
| Auchtermuchty | 1 | 8.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Craigrothie
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Beam Orthodontics in Dundee (4.9 from 290 reviews), 11.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beam OrthodonticsDundee | 4.9 (290 reviews) | 11.7 miles north |
| St Andrews Dental CareSaint Andrews | 4.9 (230 reviews) | 8.4 miles north-east |
| Balbirnie Oral Care LtdGlenrothes | 4.6 (11 reviews) | 9.1 miles south-west |
| Saltire Dental Practice LtdGlenrothes | 4.4 (115 reviews) | 9.8 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 Craigrothie, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to EDEN DENTAL CARE, the nearest practice on our register (2 miles away, about 2.6 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 £45 | £1,525 to £3,545 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £25 to £45 | £2,025 to £4,545 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £25 to £45 | £4,025 to £8,045 |
| 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 Craigrothie
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | St Andrews Dental Care, Saint Andrews (8.4 miles) | Beam Orthodontics (11.7 miles) | 2 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | St Andrews Dental Care, Saint Andrews (8.4 miles) | Saltire Dental Practice Ltd (9.8 miles); Beam Orthodontics (11.7 miles) | 3 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | EDEN DENTAL CARE, Cupar (2 miles) | PRODENTAL (2 miles); BONNYGATE DENTAL PRACTICE (2.1 miles) | 26 |
| Private treatment | private fees | St. Andrews Orthodontics, Saint Andrews (8 miles) | St Andrews Dental Care (8.4 miles); Balbirnie Oral Care Ltd (9.1 miles) | 8 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | St. Andrews Orthodontics, Saint Andrews (8 miles) | St Andrews Dental Care (8.4 miles); Saltire Dental Practice Ltd (9.8 miles) | 4 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | St. Andrews Orthodontics, Saint Andrews (8 miles) | St Andrews Dental Care (8.4 miles); Beam Orthodontics (11.7 miles) | 3 |
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.
Price is often the deciding factor when choosing orthodontic treatment in Craigrothie. 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.
Cost Context for Craigrothie
Private full fixed brace treatment in Craigrothie typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Orthodontic practices in and around Craigrothie vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as accessible Rural, Craigrothie sits within NHS Fife for NHS dental commissioning. Craigrothie has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 68% of towns in Scotland. By national deprivation ranking, Craigrothie is roughly mid-table for Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Craigrothie is about 12 miles from Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee. See local practice availability in Craigrothie → 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 Price Guide for Craigrothie
Here's how private treatment costs typically stack up in Craigrothie:
| Treatment type | Typical cost range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NHS metal braces | 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. |
| Private metal braces | £1,500–£3,500 | No waiting list. Full arch treatment. Retainers included in good practices. |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000–£4,500 | Tooth-coloured brackets. More discreet than metal. Not NHS-available. |
| Clear aligners (non-Invisalign) | £1,500–£4,500 | Wide range by brand and complexity. Confirm refinements and retainers are included. |
| Invisalign Lite | £2,500–£3,500 | Mild cases only. Limited refinements. |
| Invisalign Comprehensive | £3,500–£5,500 | Moderate to complex. Unlimited refinements within treatment cycle. |
| Lingual braces | £4,000–£8,000 | Completely hidden. Highest cost. Fewest providers in Craigrothie. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Craigrothie — 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.
Why Quotes Vary So Much
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 is an easy thing to miss: a single-arch quote will look cheaper than a dual-arch one, so check like for like.
Retainers close out treatment but aren't always in the headline fee — ask whether they're included or charged on top.
Refinements can quietly inflate an aligner bill if capped, so pin down the refinement policy up front.
Practice location and overheads explain part of the spread: overheads differ practice to practice in Craigrothie, and shopping around is standard for private treatment.
Clear aligners in Craigrothie — comparing lower-cost options
'Affordable' and 'cheap' are meaningfully different when it comes to aligner treatment in Craigrothie. 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.
What Makes Some Aligner Options Cheaper in Craigrothie?
Treatment scope — short-series aligners for mild front-tooth alignment legitimately cost less: fewer trays, fewer appointments, less complexity. A simple crowding case can be well served by an entry-level system.
Clear aligner cost in Craigrothie
What you pay for clear aligners in Craigrothie reflects the case, not just the brand. Complexity, brand, refinement allowances and clinical input each pull the price up or down. The most common mistake is treating headline cost as a like-for-like comparison.
Indicative Clear Aligner Costs in Craigrothie
Indicative private aligner pricing in Craigrothie looks like this:
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Craigrothie
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Craigrothie?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Craigrothie is EDEN DENTAL CARE in Cupar, about 2.0 miles to the north. The next closest are PRODENTAL (2.0 miles) and BONNYGATE DENTAL PRACTICE (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Craigrothie?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Craigrothie, 20 practices within 10 miles and 97 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Craigrothie offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Craigrothie that mentions finance or monthly payment options is St Andrews Dental Care in Saint Andrews, about 8.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Saltire Dental Practice Ltd (9.8 miles) and Beam Orthodontics (11.7 miles).
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Craigrothie?
NHS dental commissioning in Craigrothie falls under NHS Fife.
Is Craigrothie rural or urban?
ONS classifies Craigrothie as accessible Rural.
How deprived is Craigrothie compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Craigrothie is close to the Scotland average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Craigrothie?
Nearby towns include Kirkton of Cults, Foodieash, Chance Inn.
Is it worth getting multiple quotes?
Yes — for private orthodontic treatment, getting two or three quotes from practices in your area is sensible. Fees vary by practice, clinician experience, and overheads. Ensure you're comparing like-for-like: same treatment type, same number of 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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