Costs in Ethie Haven 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 | Oris Dental & Implant Studio, Monifieth — 16.2 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Kingsway Dental Practice, Dundee — 20.1 miles |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 9 within 10, 25 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Access within Angus | 135th closest to a practice of 168 places in the county; the county median is 3.5 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 Ethie Haven that list payment plans
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ethie Haven; 9 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is LINKS LODGE DENTAL PRACTICE in Montrose, 5.8 miles north. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Kingsway Dental Practice, 20.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINKS LODGE DENTAL PRACTICEMontrose | 5.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| HIGH STREET DENTAL CENTREMontrose | 5.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 53 JOHN STREETMontrose | 5.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 121 HIGH STREETArbroath | 6.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| IAN ROBERTSON DENTAL CAREArbroath | 6.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| NO 80 DENTAL PRACTICEArbroath | 6.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ethie Haven with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Montrose, 5.8 miles north; the next are Arbroath (6.0 miles south-west) and Brechin (9.5 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Montrose | 3 | 5.8 miles north |
| Arbroath | 4 | 6.0 miles south-west |
| Brechin | 2 | 9.5 miles north-west |
| Carnoustie | 2 | 12.4 miles south-west |
| Forfar | 3 | 15.0 miles west |
| Monifieth | 4 | 16.1 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 Ethie Haven
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Perla Orthodontics in Tayport (4.7 from 13 reviews), 18.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perla OrthodonticsTayport | 4.7 (13 reviews) | 18.7 miles south-west |
| Oris Dental & Implant StudioMonifieth | 4.6 (87 reviews) | 16.2 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 Ethie Haven, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to LINKS LODGE DENTAL PRACTICE, the nearest practice on our register (5.8 miles away, about 7.5 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 | £70 to £135 | £1,570 to £3,635 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £70 to £135 | £2,070 to £4,635 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £70 to £135 | £4,070 to £8,135 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £40 to £70 | £1,540 to £5,570 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £40 to £70 | £2,540 to £5,570 |
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 Ethie Haven
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Perla Orthodontics, Tayport (18.7 miles) | Kingsway Dental Practice (20.1 miles) | 1 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Kingsway Dental Practice, Dundee (20.1 miles) | none other | 0 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | LINKS LODGE DENTAL PRACTICE, Montrose (5.8 miles) | HIGH STREET DENTAL CENTRE (5.8 miles); 53 JOHN STREET (5.8 miles) | 25 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Oris Dental & Implant Studio, Monifieth (16.2 miles) | Perla Orthodontics (18.7 miles); Kingsway Dental Practice (20.1 miles) | 2 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Perla Orthodontics, Tayport (18.7 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Perla Orthodontics, Tayport (18.7 miles) | none other | 1 |
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 Ethie Haven. What's included in a quote matters as much as the headline figure when you compare providers. Payment plans can make private treatment accessible even on a tighter budget.
Orthodontic Price Guide for Ethie Haven
As a private-fee guide for Ethie Haven, the main options compare roughly as follows:
| 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 Ethie Haven. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Ethie Haven — 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.
Cost Context for Ethie Haven
Expect private full fixed brace treatment costs in Ethie Haven to fall roughly between £1,500 and £5,500. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Ethie Haven — comparing a couple is worthwhile. By ONS classification, Ethie Haven falls under accessible Rural. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Tayside. Ethie Haven has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Ethie Haven sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ethie Haven is about 22 miles from Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee. See local practice availability in Ethie Haven → 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 sets the baseline: the appliance you choose, from budget metal to premium lingual, largely decides the starting price before anything else.
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 close out treatment but aren't always in the headline fee — ask whether they're included or charged on top.
Refinements are the additional aligners often needed after the first series; confirm they're covered rather than charged per set.
Practice location and overheads push city-centre fees above suburban ones. Ethie Haven usually has practices at several price points, so two or three quotes are worthwhile.
Clear aligner cost in Ethie Haven
There is no single price for clear aligners in Ethie Haven — it depends on several factors. Case complexity, number of trays, refinements and aftercare all move the total. What's included matters more than the sticker price when you compare providers.
What Affects Clear Aligner Cost in Ethie Haven?
Case complexity moves the price more than anything else — a short mild course is a fraction of a complex full-arch treatment with mid-course corrections. Only a clinician can grade it, though a photo review hints at it early.
Finding value in clear aligner treatment in Ethie Haven
'Affordable' and 'cheap' are meaningfully different when it comes to aligner treatment in Ethie Haven. Understanding what a lower price actually buys is essential before committing. A photo assessment first tells you whether a budget option even suits your case.
Why Some Aligners Cost Less in Ethie Haven
Treatment scope — capping the trays and appointments for a straightforward case is a legitimate saving, not a corner cut — provided the case is actually that simple.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Ethie Haven
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ethie Haven?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ethie Haven is LINKS LODGE DENTAL PRACTICE in Montrose, about 5.8 miles to the north. The next closest are HIGH STREET DENTAL CENTRE (5.8 miles) and 53 JOHN STREET (5.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ethie Haven?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ethie Haven, 9 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Montrose, 5.8 miles away.
Which practices near Ethie Haven offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Ethie Haven that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Kingsway Dental Practice in Dundee, about 20.1 miles to the south-west.
Which NHS body covers Ethie Haven for dental care?
NHS dental commissioning in Ethie Haven falls under NHS Tayside.
Is Ethie Haven rural or urban?
ONS classifies Ethie Haven as accessible Rural.
How deprived is Ethie Haven compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Ethie Haven is close to the Scotland average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Ethie Haven?
Nearby towns include Auchmithie, Cauldcots, Usan.
Are there payment plans for orthodontic treatment?
Yes, most private practices offer monthly plans, often 0% interest, with a 10-25% deposit to start. Worth checking whether it's in-house or through a finance provider, and what happens to payments if treatment overruns.
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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