Costs in Menzieshill at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Scotland |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Wrights Dental, Dundee — 1.4 miles; 9 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Beam Orthodontics, Dundee — 2.5 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 31 within 5 miles, 40 within 10, 83 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Large Urban Areas |
| Access within Dundee City | 7th closest to a practice of 17 places in the county; the county median is 0.6 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 Menzieshill that list payment plans
On our practice register: 31 practices within 5 miles of Menzieshill, 40 practices within 10 and 83 practices within 20. The closest is DUNDEE DENTAL CARE in Invergowrie, 0.6 miles north-east. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Beam Orthodontics, 2.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNDEE DENTAL CAREInvergowrie | 0.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 82 MAIN STREETInvergowrie | 0.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| LOCHEE DENTAL CAREDundee | 1.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 131 HIGH STREETDundee | 1.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Wrights DentalDundee | 1.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | 4.1 (19 reviews) |
| KW DENTALDundee | 1.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Menzieshill with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Invergowrie, 0.6 miles north-east; the next are Dundee (1.2 miles east) and Newport-on-Tay (4.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Invergowrie | 2 | 0.6 miles north-east |
| Dundee | 27 | 1.2 miles east |
| Newport-on-Tay | 1 | 4.3 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 Menzieshill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Beam Orthodontics in Dundee (4.9 from 290 reviews), 2.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beam OrthodonticsDundee | 4.9 (290 reviews) | 2.5 miles east |
| Discovery Dental CareDundee | 4.4 (47 reviews) | 2.5 miles east |
| Wrights DentalDundee | 4.1 (19 reviews) | 1.4 miles north-east |
| South Tay St Car ParkDundee | 3.8 (35 reviews) | 2.5 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 Menzieshill, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to DUNDEE DENTAL CARE, the nearest practice on our register (under a mile away, about 0.8 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 | £5 to £15 | £1,505 to £3,515 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £5 to £15 | £2,005 to £4,515 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £5 to £15 | £4,005 to £8,015 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | under £10 | £1,500 to £5,500 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | under £10 | £2,500 to £5,500 |
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 Menzieshill
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Beam Orthodontics, Dundee (2.5 miles) | Kingsway Dental Practice (3.8 miles) | 2 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Beam Orthodontics, Dundee (2.5 miles) | Kingsway Dental Practice (3.8 miles) | 2 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | DUNDEE DENTAL CARE, Invergowrie (under a mile) | 82 MAIN STREET (under a mile); LOCHEE DENTAL CARE (1.2 miles) | 25 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Wrights Dental, Dundee (1.4 miles) | Dental Insights (2 miles); White Pearl Dental Practice (2.2 miles) | 9 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Discovery Dental Care, Dundee (2.5 miles) | Beam Orthodontics (2.5 miles) | 2 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Discovery Dental Care, Dundee (2.5 miles) | Beam Orthodontics (2.5 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.
Price is often the deciding factor when choosing orthodontic treatment in Menzieshill. What's included in a quote matters as much as the headline figure when you compare providers. This guide sets out typical fees, what affects them, and how payment plans spread the cost.
Cost Context for Menzieshill
Private full fixed brace treatment in Menzieshill typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Menzieshill — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Menzieshill is classified as large Urban Areas. For NHS dental services, Menzieshill falls under NHS Tayside. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (31), Menzieshill has more choice than 89% of towns in Scotland. National deprivation data ranks Menzieshill among Scotland's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Menzieshill is Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Menzieshill → 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 Menzieshill
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 Menzieshill 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.
What You're Actually Paying For
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 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 is an easy thing to miss: a single-arch quote will look cheaper than a dual-arch one, so check like for like.
Retainers are a recurring cost people forget; check whether the quote bundles them or adds them at the end.
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. Menzieshill usually has practices at several price points, so two or three quotes are worthwhile.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Menzieshill
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Menzieshill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Menzieshill is DUNDEE DENTAL CARE in Invergowrie, about 0.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are 82 MAIN STREET (0.9 miles) and LOCHEE DENTAL CARE (1.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Menzieshill?
Our register has 31 practices within 5 miles of Menzieshill, 40 practices within 10 miles and 83 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Menzieshill offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Menzieshill that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Beam Orthodontics in Dundee, about 2.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Kingsway Dental Practice (3.8 miles).
What NHS area is Menzieshill in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Menzieshill falls under NHS Tayside.
What kind of area is Menzieshill?
By ONS classification, Menzieshill falls under large Urban Areas.
How deprived is Menzieshill compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Menzieshill is more deprived than most of Scotland. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Menzieshill?
Dronley, Liff, Birkhill are within easy reach of Menzieshill.
How much do braces cost in Menzieshill?
Metal fixed braces privately in Menzieshill 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.
Costs Across Dundee City
Explore costs information for other towns and cities in Dundee City — all with dedicated local pages and online assessment access: