Costs in Queensferry 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 | Rosyth Dental Care, Rosyth — 3.5 miles; 7 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Rosyth Dental Care, Rosyth — 3.5 miles; 5 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 16 within 5 miles, 163 within 10, 266 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Other Urban Areas |
| Access within City of Edinburgh | 3rd closest to a practice of 118 places in the county; the county median is 0.4 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 Queensferry that list payment plans
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Queensferry, 163 practices within 10 and 266 practices within 20. The closest is 1 BELLSTANE in Queensferry, 0.1 miles north-east. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Rosyth Dental Care, 3.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BELLSTANEQueensferry | 0.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| FERRYBURN DENTAL CAREQueensferry | 0.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 17 MAIN STREETKirkliston | 2.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| PICKERING DENTAL CAREInverkeithing | 2.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Rosyth Dental CareRosyth | 3.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (86 reviews) |
| CHONG KWAN ROSYTHRosyth | 3.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Queensferry with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Queensferry, 0.1 miles north-east; the next are Kirkliston (2.3 miles south) and Inverkeithing (2.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Queensferry | 2 | 0.1 miles north-east |
| Kirkliston | 1 | 2.3 miles south |
| Inverkeithing | 1 | 2.8 miles north |
| Rosyth | 3 | 3.5 miles north |
| Dalgety Bay | 2 | 3.6 miles north-east |
| Dunfermline | 5 | 3.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Queensferry
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Linden Tree Dental Lounge in Dunfermline (5.0 from 279 reviews), 3.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Linden Tree Dental LoungeDunfermline | 5.0 (279 reviews) | 3.9 miles north |
| Dentistry @ No 3Dunfermline | 4.9 (579 reviews) | 5.8 miles north |
| Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design ClinicColinton | 4.9 (219 reviews) | 5.6 miles south-east |
| Comely Park Dental Practice Dentist DunfermlineDunfermline | 4.8 (40 reviews) | 5.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Queensferry, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to 1 BELLSTANE, the nearest practice on our register (under a mile away, about 0.1 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 | under £10 | £1,500 to £3,500 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | under £10 | £2,000 to £4,500 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | under £10 | £4,000 to £8,000 |
| 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 Queensferry
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Broxburn Smile Centre (4.7 miles) | Dentistry @ No 3 (5.8 miles) | 2 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Rosyth Dental Care (3.5 miles) | Broxburn Smile Centre (4.7 miles); Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic (5.6 miles) | 5 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | 1 BELLSTANE, Queensferry (under a mile) | FERRYBURN DENTAL CARE (under a mile); 17 MAIN STREET (2.3 miles) | 27 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Rosyth Dental Care (3.5 miles) | The Linden Tree Dental Lounge (3.9 miles); Broxburn Smile Centre (4.7 miles) | 7 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Rosyth Dental Care (3.5 miles) | Broxburn Smile Centre (4.7 miles); Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic (5.6 miles) | 5 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Broxburn Smile Centre (4.7 miles) | Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic (5.6 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.
The cost of straightening teeth in Queensferry runs from free NHS treatment for eligible under-18s to over £7,000 for complex private cases. What's included in a quote matters as much as the headline figure when you compare providers. Payment plans can make private treatment accessible even on a tighter budget. People from Port Edgar, North Queensferry and Almondhill regularly visit orthodontists in Queensferry.
Typical Orthodontic Costs in Queensferry
The table below sets out indicative private ranges in Queensferry — 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 Queensferry. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Queensferry — 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.
Cost Context for Queensferry
Private full fixed brace treatment in Queensferry 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. People from Port Edgar, North Queensferry, and Almondhill regularly make use of Queensferry's orthodontic practices for orthodontic treatment.
We track 2 orthodontic practices serving Queensferry and the surrounding area. Queensferry is classified as other Urban Areas, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Lothian. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (16), Queensferry has more choice than 81% of towns in Scotland. By national deprivation ranking, Queensferry sits among the less deprived areas of Scotland. The nearest university dental hospital to Queensferry is Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow, about 35 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Queensferry → 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.
What Affects Orthodontic Costs?
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 is an easy thing to miss: a single-arch quote will look cheaper than a dual-arch one, so check like for like.
Retainers close out treatment but aren't always in the headline fee — ask whether they're included or charged on top.
Refinements (for aligner treatment) are the extra trays that finish the result. They should be included — ask explicitly before signing.
Practice location and overheads push city-centre fees above suburban ones. Queensferry usually has practices at several price points, so two or three quotes are worthwhile.
Finding value in clear aligner treatment in Queensferry
Lower-cost clear aligners in Queensferry are the right call for some cases and the wrong one for others. The key is whether the saving comes from a genuinely simple case or from reduced clinical oversight. Below, we break down what drives the low end of the market and how to compare it safely. People from Port Edgar, North Queensferry and Almondhill regularly visit orthodontists in Queensferry.
Affordable Aligner Options in Queensferry — Local Context
2 local orthodontic practices are listed in our database for Queensferry. With 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, Queensferry is better served than 81% of towns in Scotland. Queensferry — other Urban Areas by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Lothian for NHS dentistry. Queensferry falls in a less deprived area than most of Scotland. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Queensferry is Glasgow Dental Hospital in Glasgow, about 35 miles away. Entry-level aligner systems typically start from around £1,500 for suitable mild cases. A clinician-reviewed photo assessment is the most practical way to confirm whether a lower-cost package is genuinely appropriate for your teeth before committing to treatment.
Clear aligner cost in Queensferry
Clear aligner cost in Queensferry varies considerably from case to case. Complexity, brand, refinement allowances and clinical input each pull the price up or down. The most common mistake is treating headline cost as a like-for-like comparison. People from Port Edgar, North Queensferry and Almondhill regularly visit orthodontists in Queensferry.
Aligner Costs in Queensferry — Local Context
There are 2 orthodontic practices in our database covering Queensferry. With 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, Queensferry is better served than 81% of towns in Scotland. Queensferry is classified as other Urban Areas, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Lothian. National deprivation data ranks Queensferry among Scotland's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Queensferry is about 35 miles from Glasgow Dental Hospital in Glasgow. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone. Private aligner treatment (full course including retainers) costs in Queensferry generally sit between £1,500 and £5,500. A photo-based assessment is a practical first step to establish case complexity before comparing quoted fees.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Queensferry
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Queensferry?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Queensferry is 1 BELLSTANE in Queensferry, about 0.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are FERRYBURN DENTAL CARE (0.4 miles) and 17 MAIN STREET (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Queensferry?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Queensferry, 163 practices within 10 miles and 266 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Queensferry offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Queensferry that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Rosyth Dental Care, about 3.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include Broxburn Smile Centre (4.7 miles) and Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic (5.6 miles).
Which NHS body covers Queensferry for dental care?
Queensferry sits within NHS Lothian for NHS dental commissioning.
What kind of area is Queensferry?
ONS classifies Queensferry as other Urban Areas.
How deprived is Queensferry compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Queensferry is less deprived than most of Scotland. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Queensferry?
Ingliston, Hillend, Kirkliston are within easy reach of Queensferry.
Is it worth getting multiple quotes?
Yes — for private orthodontic treatment, getting two or three quotes from practices in your area is sensible. Fees vary by practice, clinician experience, and overheads. Ensure you're comparing like-for-like: same treatment type, same number of arches, retainers and refinements included.
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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