Costs in Grahame Park 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 | Origin Orthodontics, Edgwarebury — 1.1 miles; 22 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Origin Orthodontics, Edgwarebury — 1.1 miles; 8 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 35 within 5 miles, 150 within 10, 377 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 10.4% aged 16 to 24 and 49% aged 25 to 49 of 1,485 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within Greater London | 715th 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 Grahame Park that list payment plans
On our practice register: 35 practices within 5 miles of Grahame Park, 150 practices within 10 and 377 practices within 20. The closest is Origin Orthodontics in Edgwarebury, 1.1 miles north. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Origin Orthodontics, 1.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Origin OrthodonticsEdgwarebury | 1.1 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (90 reviews) |
| Brace Place Orthodontic Practice - PrivateGolders Green | 1.3 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (134 reviews) |
| BRACE PLACELondon | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Katz and Madhok OrthodonticsEdgware | 1.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (154 reviews) |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICSEdgware | 1.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smile Cliniq - Finchley DentistFinchley | 2.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (368 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Grahame Park with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Edgwarebury, 1.1 miles north; the next are Golders Green (1.3 miles south-east) and London (1.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Edgwarebury | 1 | 1.1 miles north |
| Golders Green | 1 | 1.3 miles south-east |
| London | 4 | 1.3 miles south-east |
| Edgware | 3 | 1.5 miles north-west |
| Finchley | 1 | 2.3 miles east |
| Totteridge | 1 | 2.6 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 Grahame Park
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Origin Orthodontics in Edgwarebury (5.0 from 90 reviews), 1.1 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Origin OrthodonticsEdgwarebury | 5.0 (90 reviews) | 1.1 miles north |
| Hampstead Orthodontic PracticeHighbury | 4.9 (213 reviews) | 4.5 miles south-east |
| Brace Place Orthodontic Practice - PrivateGolders Green | 4.9 (134 reviews) | 1.3 miles south-east |
| Simply OrthodonticsHarlesden | 4.9 (115 reviews) | 4.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Grahame Park, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Origin Orthodontics, the nearest practice on our register (1.1 miles away, about 1.4 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 £25 | £1,515 to £3,525 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £15 to £25 | £2,015 to £4,525 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £15 to £25 | £4,015 to £8,025 |
| 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 Grahame Park
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Origin Orthodontics, Edgwarebury (1.1 miles) | Brace Place Orthodontic Practice - Private (1.3 miles); Pearl Dental and Aesthetics Centre (3.2 miles) | 6 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Origin Orthodontics, Edgwarebury (1.1 miles) | Brace Place Orthodontic Practice - Private (1.3 miles); Katz and Madhok Orthodontics (1.5 miles) | 8 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | BRACE PLACE, London (1.3 miles) | Katz and Madhok Orthodontics (1.5 miles); ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (1.8 miles) | 18 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Origin Orthodontics, Edgwarebury (1.1 miles) | Brace Place Orthodontic Practice - Private (1.3 miles); Katz and Madhok Orthodontics (1.5 miles) | 22 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Origin Orthodontics, Edgwarebury (1.1 miles) | Brace Place Orthodontic Practice - Private (1.3 miles); Katz and Madhok Orthodontics (1.5 miles) | 15 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Origin Orthodontics, Edgwarebury (1.1 miles) | Brace Place Orthodontic Practice - Private (1.3 miles); Smile Cliniq - Finchley Dentist (2.3 miles) | 13 |
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 Grahame Park. Understanding what drives the price, and what should be included in the fee, helps you compare quotes accurately. Below we break down NHS and private pricing and the finance options available locally.
Typical Orthodontic Costs in Grahame Park
The table below sets out indicative private ranges in Grahame Park — useful for a like-for-like comparison:
| 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 Grahame Park. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Grahame Park — 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 Grahame Park
Expect private full fixed brace treatment costs in Grahame Park 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 Grahame Park depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Grahame Park is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. 30.2% of Grahame Park's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 11.2% of the 1,485 residents in Grahame Park's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 35 orthodontic practices within five miles, Grahame Park is better served than 97% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Grahame Park are St James' Catholic High School (0.1 miles) and Saracens High School (0.2 miles). 25 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 167 schools and 67,996 pupils in Grahame Park's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Grahame Park sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Grahame Park is about 7 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. See local practice availability in Grahame Park → 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.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Grahame Park
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 Grahame Park 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.
Finding value in clear aligner treatment in Grahame Park
Lower-cost clear aligners in Grahame Park are the right call for some cases and the wrong one for others. The saving is fine when it matches a simple case; it's a risk when it means less clinical input. Knowing the warning signs helps you tell a good-value option from a false economy.
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 Grahame Park
There is no single price for clear aligners in Grahame Park — it depends on several factors. Complexity, brand, refinement allowances and clinical input each pull the price up or down. Comparing quotes only makes sense once you know what each one covers.
What Clear Aligners Cost in Grahame Park
As a rough guide, aligner treatment in Grahame Park falls into these bands:
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Grahame Park
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Grahame Park?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Grahame Park is Origin Orthodontics in Edgwarebury, about 1.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Brace Place Orthodontic Practice - Private (1.3 miles) and BRACE PLACE (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Grahame Park?
Our register has 35 practices within 5 miles of Grahame Park, 150 practices within 10 miles and 377 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Grahame Park offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Grahame Park that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Origin Orthodontics in Edgwarebury, about 1.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Brace Place Orthodontic Practice - Private (1.3 miles) and Katz and Madhok Orthodontics (1.5 miles).
How many schools are in Grahame Park's area?
There are 167 schools and 67,996 pupils in Grahame Park's Local Authority area, per DfE data.
What kind of area is Grahame Park?
By ONS classification, Grahame Park falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
Which towns are close to Grahame Park?
Finchley Church End, Colindale, Hendon are within easy reach of Grahame Park.
What NHS area is Grahame Park in for dental services?
Grahame Park sits within NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
Are there payment plans for orthodontic treatment?
Yes — most private orthodontic practices offer monthly payment plans, often at 0% interest, spread over the treatment period. A deposit of 10–25% is typically required to start. Ask whether the plan is in-house or through a finance provider, and whether payments continue if treatment runs over time.
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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