Costs in Lisrodden at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Around the Northern Ireland average |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Maine Dental Practice, Cullybackey — 4.6 miles; 7 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Smiles Dental Care, Ballymena — 7.9 miles |
| Practices on our register | 1 within 5 miles, 7 within 10, 16 within 20 |
| Access within Mid and East Antrim | 21st closest to a practice of 45 places in the county; the county median is 4.7 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 Lisrodden that list payment plans
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Lisrodden, 7 practices within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is Maine Dental Practice in Cullybackey, 4.6 miles east. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Smiles Dental Care, 7.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Dental PracticeCullybackey | 4.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 5.0 (12 reviews) |
| Galgorm DentalBallymena | 6.8 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
| Ballymena Orthodontic ClinicBallymena | 7.9 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – |
| OrthoplusBallymena | 7.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Smiles Dental CareBallymena | 7.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (122 reviews) |
| Laura Jones Dental & Implant ClinicBallymena | 8.1 miles east | – | ✓ | – | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lisrodden with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Cullybackey, 4.6 miles east; the next are Ballymena (6.8 miles south-east) and Magherafelt (11.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cullybackey | 1 | 4.6 miles east |
| Ballymena | 6 | 6.8 miles south-east |
| Magherafelt | 2 | 11.4 miles south-west |
| Coleraine | 7 | 16.3 miles north-west |
| Limavady | 1 | 20.9 miles north-west |
| Portrush | 1 | 22.2 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lisrodden
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pure Dental Hygiene in Coleraine (5.0 from 45 reviews), 16.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Dental HygieneColeraine | 5.0 (45 reviews) | 16.3 miles north-west |
| Maine Dental PracticeCullybackey | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 4.6 miles east |
| Spires Oral & Dermal CareMagherafelt | 4.8 (202 reviews) | 11.5 miles south-west |
| Laura Jones Dental & Implant ClinicBallymena | 4.8 (120 reviews) | 8.1 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 Lisrodden, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Maine Dental Practice, the nearest practice on our register (4.6 miles away, about 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 | £55 to £110 | £1,555 to £3,610 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £55 to £110 | £2,055 to £4,610 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £55 to £110 | £4,055 to £8,110 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £30 to £55 | £1,530 to £5,555 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £30 to £55 | £2,530 to £5,555 |
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 Lisrodden
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Boyd & Logue Dental Surgery, Coleraine (17.8 miles) | Portrush Dental Care (22.2 miles) | 1 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Smiles Dental Care, Ballymena (7.9 miles) | Dental 32 (11.4 miles); 18 Dental (17.8 miles) | 3 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | Maine Dental Practice, Cullybackey (4.6 miles) | Orthoplus (7.9 miles); Dental 32 (11.4 miles) | 7 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Maine Dental Practice, Cullybackey (4.6 miles) | Galgorm Dental (6.8 miles); Ballymena Orthodontic Clinic (7.9 miles) | 16 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Galgorm Dental, Ballymena (6.8 miles) | Orthoplus (7.9 miles); Kennedy Orthodontics (9.4 miles) | 9 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Galgorm Dental, Ballymena (6.8 miles) | Orthoplus (7.9 miles); Causeway Orthodontic Centre (16.3 miles) | 3 |
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 Lisrodden — the range is genuinely wide. 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.
Paying for Orthodontic Treatment in Lisrodden
Most private orthodontic practices in Lisrodden 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.
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 is the second big lever: the harder the case, the longer the course and the higher the fee, whatever you're treated with.
Number of arches should be clarified in every quote, since one-arch and two-arch treatment are priced very differently.
Retainers are a recurring cost people forget; check whether the quote bundles them or adds them at the end.
Refinements are the additional aligners often needed after the first series; confirm they're covered rather than charged per set.
Practice location and overheads explain part of the spread: overheads differ practice to practice in Lisrodden, and shopping around is standard for private treatment.
Cost Context for Lisrodden
Expect private full fixed brace treatment costs in Lisrodden 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.
Not every practice near Lisrodden offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Health and Social Care Northern Ireland is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Lisrodden. With 1 orthodontic practice within five miles, Lisrodden is better served than 64% of towns in Northern Ireland. By national deprivation ranking, Lisrodden is roughly mid-table for Northern Ireland. The nearest university dental hospital to Lisrodden is Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Lisrodden → 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.
How much do aligners cost in Lisrodden?
Clear aligner cost in Lisrodden varies considerably from case to case. Case complexity, number of trays, refinements and aftercare all move the total. Comparing quotes only makes sense once you know what each one covers.
Indicative Clear Aligner Costs in Lisrodden
Private clear aligner treatment in Lisrodden typically ranges as follows:
Budget aligner options in Lisrodden
Lower-cost clear aligners in Lisrodden 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.
What Makes Some Aligner Options Cheaper in Lisrodden?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Lisrodden
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lisrodden?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lisrodden is Maine Dental Practice in Cullybackey, about 4.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Galgorm Dental (6.8 miles) and Ballymena Orthodontic Clinic (7.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lisrodden?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Lisrodden, 7 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Lisrodden offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Lisrodden that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Smiles Dental Care in Ballymena, about 7.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dental 32 (11.4 miles) and 18 Dental (17.8 miles).
What NHS area is Lisrodden in for dental services?
Lisrodden sits within Health and Social Care Northern Ireland for NHS dental commissioning.
How deprived is Lisrodden compared with the rest of Northern Ireland?
By the national deprivation index, Lisrodden is close to the Northern Ireland average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Lisrodden?
Kilrea, Portglenone, Craigs Middle are within easy reach of Lisrodden.
What county is Lisrodden in?
Lisrodden is in Mid and East Antrim.
How much do braces cost in Lisrodden?
Metal fixed braces privately in Lisrodden 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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