Costs in Evie at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland |
| 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, 0 within 10, 5 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Remote Rural |
| Access within Orkney Islands | 91st closest to a practice of 149 places in the county; the county median is 8.4 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 Evie that list payment plans
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Evie; 5 practices within 20. The closest is KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICE, 10.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICEKirkwall | 10.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| DAISYBANK CLINICKirkwall | 10.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ORKNEY DENTALKirkwall | 10.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| THE BALFOURKirkwall | 11.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ORKNEY DENTALStromness | 11.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Evie with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Kirkwall, 10.7 miles south-east; the next are Stromness (11.7 miles south-west).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Evie, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICE, the nearest practice on our register (10.7 miles away, about 13.9 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 | £125 to £250 | £1,625 to £3,750 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £125 to £250 | £2,125 to £4,750 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £125 to £250 | £4,125 to £8,250 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £75 to £125 | £1,575 to £5,625 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £75 to £125 | £2,575 to £5,625 |
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 Evie
| 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 | KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICE (10.7 miles) | DAISYBANK CLINIC (10.8 miles); ORKNEY DENTAL (10.8 miles) | 5 |
| 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.
There's no single price for orthodontics in Evie — 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.
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 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 are a recurring cost people forget; check whether the quote bundles them or adds them at the end.
Refinements can quietly inflate an aligner bill if capped, so pin down the refinement policy up front.
Practice location and overheads vary across Evie — higher-rent locations charge more, which is exactly why comparing a few local quotes pays off.
What Each Treatment Costs in Evie
As a private-fee guide for Evie, 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 Evie. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Evie — 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 Evie
As a guide, private full fixed brace treatment in Evie usually ranges from £1,500 to £5,500. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Evie. Classified by ONS as remote Rural, Evie sits within NHS Orkney for NHS dental commissioning. People in Evie usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Evie sits among the less deprived areas of Scotland. See local practice availability in Evie → 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.
Budget aligner options in Evie
'Affordable' and 'cheap' are meaningfully different when it comes to aligner treatment in Evie. Understanding what a lower price actually buys is essential before committing. This guide explains where corners are sometimes cut and how to spot real value.
Risks of Very Low-Cost Aligner Treatment
The greatest risk in very low-cost aligner treatment is mismatched case selection — where a treatment system designed for mild cases is applied to a more complex one. Signs that an aligner package may be cutting corners: no clinical X-rays requested before treatment, no in-person assessment at any stage, no mention of refinements or a very low refinement cap, retainers not included, and no clear escalation path if treatment isn't progressing as planned.
Clear aligner cost in Evie
There is no single price for clear aligners in Evie — it depends on several factors. Two quotes at the same headline price can include very different levels of clinical input. Comparing quotes only makes sense once you know what each one covers.
What Clear Aligners Cost in Evie
Indicative private aligner pricing in Evie looks like this:
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Evie
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Evie?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Evie is KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICE, about 10.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are DAISYBANK CLINIC (10.8 miles) and ORKNEY DENTAL (10.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Evie?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Evie, 0 practices within 10 miles and 5 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Kirkwall, 10.7 miles away.
Which practices near Evie 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 Evie?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Orkney.
What kind of area is Evie?
ONS classifies Evie as remote Rural.
How deprived is Evie compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Evie is less deprived than most of Scotland. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Evie?
Huntscarth, Settiscarth, Rendall are within easy reach of Evie.
Can I find out what treatment might cost without an appointment in Evie?
Yes — a free photo assessment gives an early view of which treatments suit your case and roughly what they cost around Evie, before any paid consultation.
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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