Costs in Crovie 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 | 8to8 Dental, Buckie — 24 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | 8to8 Dental, Buckie — 24 miles |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 2 within 10, 8 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Access within Aberdeenshire | 360th closest to a practice of 487 places in the county; the county median is 4.3 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 Crovie that list payment plans
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Crovie; 2 practices within 10 and 8 practices within 20. The closest is MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY, 6.5 miles west. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is 8to8 Dental, 24.0 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERYMacduff | 6.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BANFF DENTAL PRACTICEBanff | 7.6 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICEFraserburgh | 11.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICETurriff | 11.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| T/A FRASERBURGH DENTAL CAREFraserburgh | 11.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| CLARK DENTAL CLINIC LTDFraserburgh | 11.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crovie with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Macduff, 6.5 miles west; the next are Banff (7.6 miles west) and Fraserburgh (11.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Macduff | 1 | 6.5 miles west |
| Banff | 1 | 7.6 miles west |
| Fraserburgh | 4 | 11.1 miles east |
| Turriff | 1 | 11.2 miles south-west |
| Mintlaw | 1 | 15.8 miles south-east |
| Peterhead | 2 | 23.1 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Crovie, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY, the nearest practice on our register (6.5 miles away, about 8.5 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 | £75 to £150 | £1,575 to £3,650 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £75 to £150 | £2,075 to £4,650 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £75 to £150 | £4,075 to £8,150 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £45 to £75 | £1,545 to £5,575 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £45 to £75 | £2,545 to £5,575 |
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 Crovie
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (24 miles) | none other | 0 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | 8to8 Dental, Buckie (24 miles) | none other | 0 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY (6.5 miles) | BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE (7.6 miles); FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICE (11.1 miles) | 8 |
| Private treatment | private fees | 8to8 Dental, Buckie (24 miles) | Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (24 miles); The Keith Dental House (25.2 miles) | 0 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | 8to8 Dental, Buckie (24 miles) | Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (24 miles); The Keith Dental House (25.2 miles) | 0 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | 8to8 Dental, Buckie (24 miles) | Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (24 miles); The Keith Dental House (25.2 miles) | 0 |
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 Crovie — the range is genuinely wide. Case complexity, appliance type and inclusions all move the total up or down. Below we break down NHS and private pricing and the finance options available locally.
Cost Context for Crovie
Private full fixed brace treatment in Crovie 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.
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Crovie. By ONS classification, Crovie falls under accessible Rural. NHS dental commissioning in Crovie falls under NHS Grampian. People in Crovie usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. National deprivation data puts Crovie close to the Scotland median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Crovie is about 37 miles from Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen. See local practice availability in Crovie → 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 matters most. The gap between metal and lingual braces reflects real differences in materials, lab work and chair time.
Case complexity adds to it regardless of appliance — more movement means more trays or adjustments, more visits, and more of the clinician's time.
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 are essential and sometimes billed separately (typically £80–£350 per arch, depending on type). Some practices include them; always confirm which.
Refinements (for aligner treatment) are the extra trays that finish the result. They should be included — ask explicitly before signing.
Practice location and overheads push city-centre fees above suburban ones. Crovie usually has practices at several price points, so two or three quotes are worthwhile.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Crovie
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 Crovie 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.
How much do aligners cost in Crovie?
Aligner pricing in Crovie is driven by more than the headline figure. The main drivers are treatment complexity, the aligner brand, the provider's experience, and what the fee actually includes. What's included matters more than the sticker price when you compare providers.
Why Aligner Quotes Vary in Crovie
Case complexity is the single biggest driver. A mild case of 14–20 trays costs far less than a full-arch case needing 40+ trays and an extended refinement phase. Complexity is judged at examination, but a remote assessment gives an early indication.
Finding value in clear aligner treatment in Crovie
Lower-cost clear aligners in Crovie are the right call for some cases and the wrong one for others. A lower fee can reflect a simpler case — or corners cut on refinements and supervision. Below, we break down what drives the low end of the market and how to compare it safely.
What to Watch For in Low-Cost Aligner Offers
Legitimate affordable aligner treatment in Crovie is available — the markers of genuine value include: an in-person or photo-based clinical assessment before quoting, a clear treatment plan with defined tooth movements, a named GDC-registered clinician overseeing the case, refinement allowances in writing, and retainers included in the base fee.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Crovie
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crovie?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crovie is MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY, about 6.5 miles to the west. The next closest are BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE (7.6 miles) and FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICE (11.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crovie?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Crovie, 2 practices within 10 miles and 8 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Macduff, 6.5 miles away.
Which practices near Crovie offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Crovie that mentions finance or monthly payment options is 8to8 Dental in Buckie, about 24.0 miles to the west.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Crovie?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Grampian.
Is Crovie rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Crovie falls under accessible Rural.
How deprived is Crovie compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Crovie 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 Crovie?
Gardenstown, Overbrae, Cauldwells are within easy reach of Crovie.
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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