Costs in Lownie Moor at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Oris Dental & Implant Studio, Monifieth — 10.3 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Kingsway Dental Practice, Dundee — 11 miles |
| Practices on our register | 3 within 5 miles, 6 within 10, 58 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Access within Angus | 35th closest to a practice of 168 places in the county; the county median is 3.5 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 Lownie Moor that list payment plans
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Lownie Moor, 6 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE in Forfar, 1.7 miles north-west. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Kingsway Dental Practice, 11.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICEForfar | 1.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| FORFAR DENTAL CAREForfar | 1.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| CASTLE STREET DENTALForfar | 1.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| KIRRIEMUIR DENTAL PRACTICEKirriemuir | 6.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| R AND PM THOMSONBrechin | 9.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| WHITFIELD DENTAL CAREDundee | 10.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lownie Moor with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Forfar, 1.7 miles north-west; the next are Kirriemuir (6.8 miles north-west) and Brechin (9.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Forfar | 3 | 1.7 miles north-west |
| Kirriemuir | 1 | 6.8 miles north-west |
| Brechin | 2 | 9.9 miles north-east |
| Dundee | 10 | 10.0 miles south |
| Monifieth | 4 | 10.1 miles south |
| Carnoustie | 2 | 10.2 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lownie Moor
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Perla Orthodontics in Tayport (4.7 from 13 reviews), 11.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perla OrthodonticsTayport | 4.7 (13 reviews) | 11.3 miles south |
| Oris Dental & Implant StudioMonifieth | 4.6 (87 reviews) | 10.3 miles south |
| Kingsway Dental PracticeDundee | 3.2 (14 reviews) | 11.0 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 Lownie Moor, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE, the nearest practice on our register (1.7 miles away, about 2.2 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 | £20 to £40 | £1,520 to £3,540 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £20 to £40 | £2,020 to £4,540 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £20 to £40 | £4,020 to £8,040 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £10 to £20 | £1,510 to £5,520 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £10 to £20 | £2,510 to £5,520 |
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 Lownie Moor
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Kingsway Dental Practice, Dundee (11 miles) | Perla Orthodontics (11.3 miles) | 2 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Kingsway Dental Practice, Dundee (11 miles) | none other | 1 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE, Forfar (1.7 miles) | FORFAR DENTAL CARE (1.8 miles); CASTLE STREET DENTAL (1.8 miles) | 29 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Oris Dental & Implant Studio, Monifieth (10.3 miles) | Kingsway Dental Practice (11 miles); Perla Orthodontics (11.3 miles) | 4 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Perla Orthodontics, Tayport (11.3 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Perla Orthodontics, Tayport (11.3 miles) | none other | 1 |
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 Lownie Moor. Case complexity, appliance type and inclusions all move the total up or down. A photo assessment helps you gauge likely complexity before comparing quotes.
What You're Actually Paying For
Treatment type is the biggest driver. Metal is cheapest, ceramic more, aligners and lingual more again — each appliance has different manufacture, fitting and adjustment costs.
Case complexity adds to it regardless of appliance — more movement means more trays or adjustments, more visits, and more of the clinician's time.
Number of arches should be clarified in every quote, since one-arch and two-arch treatment are priced very differently.
Retainers are essential and sometimes billed separately (typically £80–£350 per arch, depending on type). Some practices include them; always confirm which.
Refinements can quietly inflate an aligner bill if capped, so pin down the refinement policy up front.
Practice location and overheads push city-centre fees above suburban ones. Lownie Moor usually has practices at several price points, so two or three quotes are worthwhile.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Lownie Moor
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 Lownie Moor 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 aged 26 and over who qualify pay 80% of the NHS fee, capped at £384 for a course of treatment.
Cost Context for Lownie Moor
As a guide, private full fixed brace treatment in Lownie Moor usually ranges from £1,500 to £5,500. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Lownie Moor — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Lownie Moor is classified as accessible Rural, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Tayside. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Lownie Moor has more choice than 63% of towns in Scotland. Lownie Moor sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Lownie Moor is Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Lownie Moor → 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.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Lownie Moor
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lownie Moor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lownie Moor is HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE in Forfar, about 1.7 miles to the north-west. The next closest are FORFAR DENTAL CARE (1.8 miles) and CASTLE STREET DENTAL (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lownie Moor?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Lownie Moor, 6 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Lownie Moor offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Lownie Moor that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Kingsway Dental Practice in Dundee, about 11.0 miles to the south.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Lownie Moor?
Lownie Moor sits within NHS Tayside for NHS dental commissioning.
What kind of area is Lownie Moor?
By ONS classification, Lownie Moor falls under accessible Rural.
How deprived is Lownie Moor compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Lownie Moor is close to the Scotland average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Lownie Moor?
Caldhame, Kingsmuir, Blackgate are within easy reach of Lownie Moor.
Can I find out what treatment might cost without an appointment in Lownie Moor?
A free photo assessment through Virtual Consultant Online gives an initial view of which treatment types suit your case and what they typically cost in Lownie Moor — before committing to a 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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