Costs in Friern Barnet at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Muswell Hill Smile- Dentist Muswell Hill, Muswell Hill — 1.2 miles; 22 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Muswell Hill Smile- Dentist Muswell Hill, Muswell Hill — 1.2 miles; 10 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 33 within 5 miles, 141 within 10, 376 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 32.1% aged 25 to 49 of 1,650 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within Greater London | 752nd closest to a practice of 973 places in the county; the county median is 0.7 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 Friern Barnet that list payment plans
On our practice register: 33 practices within 5 miles of Friern Barnet, 141 practices within 10 and 376 practices within 20. The closest is Muswell Hill Smile- Dentist Muswell Hill, 1.2 miles south-east. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Muswell Hill Smile- Dentist Muswell Hill, 1.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muswell Hill Smile- Dentist Muswell HillMuswell Hill | 1.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| Smile Cliniq - Finchley DentistFinchley | 1.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (368 reviews) |
| Smile Matters DentistsMuswell Hill | 1.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.8 (280 reviews) |
| Southover Orthodontic PracticeTotteridge | 1.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (86 reviews) |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONELondon | 1.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC (NEW ROAD)London | 2.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Friern Barnet with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Muswell Hill, 1.2 miles south-east; the next are Finchley (1.3 miles west) and Totteridge (1.6 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Muswell Hill | 2 | 1.2 miles south-east |
| Finchley | 1 | 1.3 miles west |
| Totteridge | 1 | 1.6 miles north-west |
| London | 8 | 1.7 miles north-west |
| Crouch End | 2 | 2.7 miles south-east |
| Enfield Town | 4 | 2.7 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Friern Barnet
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry (5.0 from 331 reviews), 4.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The London Centre for Cosmetic DentistryLondon | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 4.4 miles south |
| Origin OrthodonticsEdgwarebury | 5.0 (90 reviews) | 3.5 miles west |
| Finchley OrthodonticsCrouch End | 5.0 (21 reviews) | 2.7 miles south-east |
| New River Dental - EnfieldEnfield Town | 4.9 (598 reviews) | 4.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Friern Barnet, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Muswell Hill Smile- Dentist Muswell Hill, the nearest practice on our register (1.2 miles away, about 1.6 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 | £15 to £30 | £1,515 to £3,530 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £15 to £30 | £2,015 to £4,530 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £15 to £30 | £4,015 to £8,030 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £10 to £15 | £1,510 to £5,515 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £10 to £15 | £2,510 to £5,515 |
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 Friern Barnet
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Treehouse Dental, Highbury (2.7 miles) | Brace Place Orthodontic Practice - Private (3.1 miles); Barnet Smiles Dental Care (3.2 miles) | 6 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Muswell Hill Smile- Dentist Muswell Hill (1.2 miles) | Smile Cliniq - Finchley Dentist (1.3 miles); Treehouse Dental (2.7 miles) | 10 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | Smile Cliniq - Finchley Dentist (1.3 miles) | Smile Matters Dentists (1.5 miles); ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONE (1.7 miles) | 15 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Muswell Hill Smile- Dentist Muswell Hill (1.2 miles) | Smile Cliniq - Finchley Dentist (1.3 miles); Smile Matters Dentists (1.5 miles) | 22 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Muswell Hill Smile- Dentist Muswell Hill (1.2 miles) | Smile Cliniq - Finchley Dentist (1.3 miles); Southover Orthodontic Practice (1.6 miles) | 17 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Muswell Hill Smile- Dentist Muswell Hill (1.2 miles) | Smile Cliniq - Finchley Dentist (1.3 miles); Treehouse Dental (2.7 miles) | 11 |
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 Friern Barnet. Most patients fall somewhere in the middle, and knowing each tier's typical cost is the first step. Below we break down NHS and private pricing and the finance options available locally.
What Each Treatment Costs in Friern Barnet
As a private-fee guide for Friern Barnet, the main options compare roughly as follows:
| Treatment type | Typical cost range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NHS metal braces | Free for eligible under-18s | Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. |
| 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 Friern Barnet. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Friern Barnet — 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.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Friern Barnet
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 Friern Barnet 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 who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
Cost Context for Friern Barnet
As a guide, private full fixed brace treatment in Friern Barnet usually ranges from £1,500 to £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 Friern Barnet — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Friern Barnet is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Friern Barnet sits within NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,650 residents in the neighbourhood around Friern Barnet, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (32), Friern Barnet has more choice than 96% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Friern Barnet are The Compton School (0.1 miles) and Wren Academy Finchley (0.4 miles). 28 secondary schools are within three miles. Friern Barnet's Local Authority area covers 167 schools and 67,996 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Friern Barnet is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Friern Barnet is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 6 miles away. See local practice availability in Friern Barnet → 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.
Clear aligners in Friern Barnet — comparing lower-cost options
Affordable clear aligner options in Friern Barnet genuinely exist and can deliver good results. 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.
How to Find Genuine Value in Friern Barnet
Start by understanding your own case, then weigh Friern Barnet quotes against each other on the same basis. Knowing your likely complexity up front — a photo assessment helps — stops you comparing a simple quote against a complex one.
How much do aligners cost in Friern Barnet?
Clear aligner cost in Friern Barnet varies considerably from case to case. Case complexity, number of trays, refinements and aftercare all move the total. The most common mistake is treating headline cost as a like-for-like comparison.
Why Aligner Quotes Vary in Friern Barnet
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.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Friern Barnet
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Friern Barnet?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Friern Barnet is Muswell Hill Smile- Dentist Muswell Hill, about 1.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Smile Cliniq - Finchley Dentist (1.3 miles) and Smile Matters Dentists (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Friern Barnet?
Our register has 33 practices within 5 miles of Friern Barnet, 141 practices within 10 miles and 376 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Friern Barnet offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Friern Barnet that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Muswell Hill Smile- Dentist Muswell Hill, about 1.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Smile Cliniq - Finchley Dentist (1.3 miles) and Treehouse Dental (2.7 miles).
Which NHS body covers Friern Barnet for dental care?
Friern Barnet sits within NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
Is Friern Barnet rural or urban?
ONS classifies Friern Barnet as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
Is Friern Barnet a family area?
17.5% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
Which towns are close to Friern Barnet?
Nearby towns include Coldfall, Muswell Hill, Coppetts.
How much do braces cost in Friern Barnet?
Metal fixed braces privately in Friern Barnet run roughly £1,500-£3,500, ceramic £2,000-£4,500, with NHS braces free for eligible under-18s. Lingual and Invisalign cost more — see the comparison above.
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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