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Costs in Kintore at a Glance

NHS orthodontic chargesFree under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384
DeprivationLess deprived than most of Scotland
Nearest practice listing private treatmentBlairdaff Dental, Bograxie — 6.1 miles; 4 within 10 miles
Nearest practice listing payment plansAbercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics, Westhill — 6.5 miles
Practices on our register5 within 5 miles, 24 within 10, 79 within 20
Area type (ONS)Accessible Small Towns
Access within Aberdeenshire39th closest to a practice of 487 places in the county; the county median is 4.3 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 Kintore that list payment plans

On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Kintore, 24 practices within 10 and 79 practices within 20. The closest is KINTORE DENTAL PRACTICE, 0.9 miles south. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics, 6.5 miles south-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSPrivateFinanceGoogle rating
KINTORE DENTAL PRACTICEKintore0.9 miles south✓–––
INVERURIE DENTAL PRACTICEInverurie3.0 miles north✓–––
INVERURIE SMILE CAREInverurie3.0 miles north✓–––
GARIOCH DENTAL PRACTICEInverurie3.1 miles north✓–––
INVERURIE DENTAL CAREInverurie3.4 miles north✓–––
Blairdaff DentalBograxie6.1 miles west–✓–4.9 (29 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Kintore with practices listing payment plans

The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Kintore, 0.9 miles south; the next are Inverurie (3.0 miles north) and Bograxie (6.1 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Kintore10.9 miles south
Inverurie43.0 miles north
Bograxie16.1 miles west
Westhill46.1 miles south
Oldmeldrum16.6 miles north
Dyce37.0 miles east

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kintore

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Mastrick Smile Care in Aberdeen (4.9 from 213 reviews), 9.1 miles south-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Mastrick Smile CareAberdeen4.9 (213 reviews)9.1 miles south-east
Gray & Ireland Dental PracticeAberdeen4.9 (183 reviews)10.6 miles south-east
Blairdaff DentalBograxie4.9 (29 reviews)6.1 miles west
Old Machar Dental and Implant Centre | Invisalign and Emergency Dentist AberdeenDyce4.8 (191 reviews)9.1 miles east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

What a course costs from Kintore, travel included

The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to KINTORE DENTAL PRACTICE, the nearest practice on our register (under a mile away, about 1.2 miles by road), at the 45p a mile HMRC rate for every visit there and back.

TreatmentTypical feeVisitsTravelTotal from here
Metal braces£1,500 to £3,50010 to 20£10 to £20£1,510 to £3,520
Ceramic braces£2,000 to £4,50010 to 20£10 to £20£2,010 to £4,520
Lingual braces£4,000 to £8,00010 to 20£10 to £20£4,010 to £8,020
Clear aligners£1,500 to £5,5006 to 10£5 to £10£1,505 to £5,510
Invisalign£2,500 to £5,5006 to 10£5 to £10£2,505 to £5,510

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 Kintore

Cost factorLook forNearest listing itNext nearestWithin 20 miles
Free first appointmenta free consultationnot mentioned nearbynone other0
Monthly paymentspayment plansAbercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics, Westhill (6.5 miles)none other1
NHS treatmentNHS orthodonticsKINTORE DENTAL PRACTICE (under a mile)INVERURIE DENTAL PRACTICE (3 miles); INVERURIE SMILE CARE (3 miles)28
Private treatmentprivate feesBlairdaff Dental, Bograxie (6.1 miles)Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics (6.5 miles); Mastrick Smile Care (9.1 miles)5
Aligner prices to comparealignersAbercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics, Westhill (6.5 miles)Mastrick Smile Care (9.1 miles); Old Machar Dental and Implant Centre | Invisalign and Emergency Dentist Aberdeen (9.1 miles)3
Brace prices to comparefixed bracesAbercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics, Westhill (6.5 miles)Mastrick Smile Care (9.1 miles)2

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 Kintore — the range is genuinely wide. What's included in a quote matters as much as the headline figure when you compare providers. A photo assessment helps you gauge likely complexity before comparing quotes. People from Tavelty, Balbithan and Drumshalloch regularly visit orthodontists in Kintore.

Paying for Orthodontic Treatment in Kintore

Most private orthodontic practices in Kintore offer payment plans — typically 0% or low-interest monthly instalments spread over the course of treatment (usually 12–24 months). This makes private treatment much more financially accessible. A deposit of 10–25% of the total fee is usually required to start treatment, with the balance spread over equal monthly payments.

Always check whether the payment plan is in-house (directly with the practice) or through a finance provider such as Chrysalis Finance or Medenta. In-house plans typically have no credit check; third-party finance plans involve a formal credit application.

Cost Context for Kintore

Expect private full fixed brace treatment costs in Kintore 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. People from Tavelty, Balbithan, and Drumshalloch regularly make use of Kintore's orthodontic practices for orthodontic treatment.

Our database currently lists 1 orthodontic practice in and around Kintore. By ONS classification, Kintore falls under accessible Small Towns. NHS Grampian is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Kintore. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Kintore has more choice than 71% of towns in Scotland. National deprivation data ranks Kintore among Scotland's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Kintore is Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen, about 10 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Kintore → 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 Price Guide for Kintore

The table below sets out indicative private ranges in Kintore — useful for a like-for-like comparison:

Treatment typeTypical cost rangeNotes
NHS metal bracesFree for eligible under-18sAdults 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–£3,500No waiting list. Full arch treatment. Retainers included in good practices.
Ceramic braces£2,000–£4,500Tooth-coloured brackets. More discreet than metal. Not NHS-available.
Clear aligners (non-Invisalign)£1,500–£4,500Wide range by brand and complexity. Confirm refinements and retainers are included.
Invisalign Lite£2,500–£3,500Mild cases only. Limited refinements.
Invisalign Comprehensive£3,500–£5,500Moderate to complex. Unlimited refinements within treatment cycle.
Lingual braces£4,000–£8,000Completely hidden. Highest cost. Fewest providers in Kintore.

These are typical private fee ranges for Kintore — 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.

Budget aligner options in Kintore

Lower-cost clear aligners in Kintore are the right call for some cases and the wrong one for others. A lower fee can reflect a simpler case — or corners cut on refinements and supervision. A photo assessment first tells you whether a budget option even suits your case. People from Tavelty, Balbithan and Drumshalloch regularly visit orthodontists in Kintore.

Why Some Aligners Cost Less in Kintore

Treatment scope — a limited course for minor front-tooth alignment is genuinely cheaper because there's simply less treatment involved, and that's fine when the case really is mild.

What affects clear aligner cost in Kintore?

Aligner pricing in Kintore is driven by more than the headline figure. Case complexity, number of trays, refinements and aftercare all move the total. Understanding what sits behind the number is the key to comparing value properly. People from Tavelty, Balbithan and Drumshalloch regularly visit orthodontists in Kintore.

Aligner Costs in Kintore — Local Context

There is 1 orthodontic practice in our database covering Kintore. Kintore has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 71% of towns in Scotland. Classified by ONS as accessible Small Towns, Kintore sits within NHS Grampian for NHS dental commissioning. National deprivation data ranks Kintore among Scotland's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Kintore is Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen, about 10 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended. Private aligner treatment (full course including retainers) in Kintore typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity. A photo-based assessment is a practical first step to establish case complexity before comparing quoted fees.

Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Kintore

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kintore?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kintore is KINTORE DENTAL PRACTICE, about 0.9 miles to the south. The next closest are INVERURIE DENTAL PRACTICE (3.0 miles) and INVERURIE SMILE CARE (3.0 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Kintore?

Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Kintore, 24 practices within 10 miles and 79 practices within 20 miles.

Which practices near Kintore offer payment plans?

The nearest practice to Kintore that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics in Westhill, about 6.5 miles to the south-east.

Which NHS body covers Kintore for dental care?

NHS dental commissioning in Kintore falls under NHS Grampian.

Is Kintore rural or urban?

By ONS classification, Kintore falls under accessible Small Towns.

How deprived is Kintore compared with the rest of Scotland?

By the national deprivation index, Kintore 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 Kintore?

Blairs, Clovenstone, Thainstone are within easy reach of Kintore.

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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TitleOrthodontic Prices in Kintore — NHS, Aligners & Braces
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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