Costs in Pittodrie at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Blairdaff Dental, Bograxie — 2.4 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics, Westhill — 13.5 miles |
| Practices on our register | 1 within 5 miles, 8 within 10, 76 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Access within Aberdeenshire | 133rd 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 Pittodrie that list payment plans
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Pittodrie, 8 practices within 10 and 76 practices within 20. The closest is Blairdaff Dental in Bograxie, 2.4 miles south. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics, 13.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blairdaff DentalBograxie | 2.4 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (29 reviews) |
| INVERURIE DENTAL CAREInverurie | 5.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| GARIOCH DENTAL PRACTICEInverurie | 5.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| INVERURIE DENTAL PRACTICEInverurie | 5.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| INVERURIE SMILE CAREInverurie | 5.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| OLDMELDRUM DENTAL PRACTICEOldmeldrum | 7.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pittodrie with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Bograxie, 2.4 miles south; the next are Inverurie (5.3 miles east) and Oldmeldrum (7.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bograxie | 1 | 2.4 miles south |
| Inverurie | 4 | 5.3 miles east |
| Oldmeldrum | 1 | 7.7 miles east |
| Kintore | 1 | 8.2 miles south-east |
| Bridge of Alford | 1 | 8.3 miles south-west |
| Westhill | 4 | 12.9 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 Pittodrie
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford (4.9 from 319 reviews), 8.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Young Smile Dental CareBridge of Alford | 4.9 (319 reviews) | 8.3 miles south-west |
| Mastrick Smile CareAberdeen | 4.9 (213 reviews) | 16.7 miles south-east |
| Blairdaff DentalBograxie | 4.9 (29 reviews) | 2.4 miles south |
| Old Machar Dental and Implant Centre | Invisalign and Emergency Dentist AberdeenDyce | 4.8 (191 reviews) | 16.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Pittodrie, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Blairdaff Dental, the nearest practice on our register (2.4 miles away, about 3.1 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 | £30 to £55 | £1,530 to £3,555 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £30 to £55 | £2,030 to £4,555 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £30 to £55 | £4,030 to £8,055 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £15 to £30 | £1,515 to £5,530 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £15 to £30 | £2,515 to £5,530 |
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 Pittodrie
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (14.1 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics, Westhill (13.5 miles) | none other | 1 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | INVERURIE DENTAL CARE (5.3 miles) | GARIOCH DENTAL PRACTICE (5.6 miles); INVERURIE DENTAL PRACTICE (5.6 miles) | 29 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Blairdaff Dental, Bograxie (2.4 miles) | Young Smile Dental Care (8.3 miles); Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics (13.5 miles) | 6 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Young Smile Dental Care, Bridge of Alford (8.3 miles) | Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics (13.5 miles); Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (14.1 miles) | 5 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Young Smile Dental Care, Bridge of Alford (8.3 miles) | Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics (13.5 miles); Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (14.1 miles) | 4 |
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 Pittodrie. Understanding what drives the price, and what should be included in the fee, helps you compare quotes accurately. Payment plans can make private treatment accessible even on a tighter budget.
Typical Orthodontic Costs in Pittodrie
The table below sets out indicative private ranges in Pittodrie — useful for a like-for-like comparison:
| Treatment type | Typical cost range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NHS metal braces | 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. |
| 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 Pittodrie. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Pittodrie — 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.
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 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 close out treatment but aren't always in the headline fee — ask whether they're included or charged on top.
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 Pittodrie, and shopping around is standard for private treatment.
Cost Context for Pittodrie
Private full fixed brace treatment costs in Pittodrie generally sit between £1,500 and £5,500. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Pittodrie. Officially, Pittodrie is categorised as accessible Rural. Pittodrie sits within NHS Grampian for NHS dental commissioning. By national deprivation ranking, Pittodrie sits among the less deprived areas of Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Pittodrie is about 18 miles from Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen. See local practice availability in Pittodrie → 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.
Finding value in clear aligner treatment in Pittodrie
Affordable clear aligner options in Pittodrie genuinely exist and can deliver good results. A lower fee can reflect a simpler case — or corners cut on refinements and supervision. Below, we break down what drives the low end of the market and how to compare it safely.
How to Find Genuine Value in Pittodrie
Good value in Pittodrie comes from comparing like with like. Get an early sense of your case complexity first; that context is what lets you judge whether a low quote is a bargain or a false economy.
Clear aligner cost in Pittodrie
Aligner pricing in Pittodrie is driven by more than the headline figure. Case complexity, number of trays, refinements and aftercare all move the total. What's included matters more than the sticker price when you compare providers.
What Clear Aligners Cost in Pittodrie
As a rough guide, aligner treatment in Pittodrie falls into these bands:
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Pittodrie
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pittodrie?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pittodrie is Blairdaff Dental in Bograxie, about 2.4 miles to the south. The next closest are INVERURIE DENTAL CARE (5.3 miles) and GARIOCH DENTAL PRACTICE (5.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pittodrie?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Pittodrie, 8 practices within 10 miles and 76 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Pittodrie offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Pittodrie that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics in Westhill, about 13.5 miles to the south-east.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Pittodrie?
NHS dental commissioning in Pittodrie falls under NHS Grampian.
Is Pittodrie rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Pittodrie falls under accessible Rural.
How deprived is Pittodrie compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Pittodrie 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 Pittodrie?
Oyne, Blairdaff, Kirkton of Rayne are within easy reach of Pittodrie.
Are there payment plans for orthodontic treatment?
Yes, most private practices offer monthly plans, often 0% interest, with a 10-25% deposit to start. Worth checking whether it's in-house or through a finance provider, and what happens to payments if treatment overruns.
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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