Costs in Dury 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 | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 1 within 10, 2 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Remote Rural |
| Access within Shetland Islands | 66th closest to a practice of 218 places in the county; the county median is 10.3 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 Dury that list payment plans
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Dury; 1 practice within 10 and 2 practices within 20. The closest is BRAE DENTAL CLINIC, 7.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAE DENTAL CLINICBrae | 7.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 4 MARKET STREETLerwick | 11.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dury with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Brae, 7.7 miles north-west; the next are Lerwick (11.4 miles south).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Dury, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to BRAE DENTAL CLINIC, the nearest practice on our register (7.7 miles away, about 10 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 | £90 to £180 | £1,590 to £3,680 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £90 to £180 | £2,090 to £4,680 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £90 to £180 | £4,090 to £8,180 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £55 to £90 | £1,555 to £5,590 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £55 to £90 | £2,555 to £5,590 |
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 Dury
| 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 | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | BRAE DENTAL CLINIC (7.7 miles) | 4 MARKET STREET (11.4 miles) | 2 |
| Private treatment | private fees | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | not mentioned nearby | none other | 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.
The cost of straightening teeth in Dury runs from free NHS treatment for eligible under-18s to over £7,000 for complex private cases. Understanding what drives the price, and what should be included in the fee, helps you compare quotes accurately. Payment plans can make private treatment accessible even on a tighter budget.
Cost Context for Dury
Expect private full fixed brace treatment costs in Dury 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.
What's available in Dury depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. By ONS classification, Dury falls under remote Rural. NHS Shetland is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Dury. People in Dury usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Dury sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation. See local practice availability in Dury → 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 Affects Orthodontic Costs?
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 is the second big lever: the harder the case, the longer the course and the higher the fee, whatever you're treated with.
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 push city-centre fees above suburban ones. Dury usually has practices at several price points, so two or three quotes are worthwhile.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Dury
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 Dury 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.
Affordable clear aligners in Dury
Lower-cost clear aligners in Dury 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.
What to Watch For in Low-Cost Aligner Offers
Legitimate affordable aligner treatment in Dury 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.
Clear aligner cost in Dury
Aligner pricing in Dury is driven by more than the headline figure. Two quotes at the same headline price can include very different levels of clinical input. What's included matters more than the sticker price when you compare providers.
Aligner Costs in Dury — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Dury — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Dury has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Classified by ONS as remote Rural, Dury sits within NHS Shetland for NHS dental commissioning. By national deprivation ranking, Dury is roughly mid-table for Scotland. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces. As a guide, private aligner treatment (full course including retainers) in Dury usually ranges from £1,500 to £5,500. A photo-based assessment is a practical first step to establish case complexity before comparing quoted fees.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Dury
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dury?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dury is BRAE DENTAL CLINIC, about 7.7 miles to the north-west. The next closest are 4 MARKET STREET (11.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dury?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Dury, 1 practice within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Brae, 7.7 miles away.
Which practices near Dury offer payment plans?
None of the practices within 30 miles mentions finance or monthly payments in its published information, though many offer them on request.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Dury?
Dury sits within NHS Shetland for NHS dental commissioning.
Is Dury rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Dury falls under remote Rural.
How deprived is Dury compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Dury 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 Dury?
Nearby towns include Billister, Housabister, Swining.
How much do NHS braces cost?
In Scotland, NHS dental treatment — including clinically necessary orthodontics — is free for everyone under 26. Adults aged 26 and over who qualify pay 80% of the NHS fee, capped at £384 for a course of treatment. Adults on certain benefits or low incomes can be exempt, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers.
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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