Costs in Tannadice 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 — 15.8 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Kingsway Dental Practice, Dundee — 16.3 miles |
| Practices on our register | 3 within 5 miles, 6 within 10, 58 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Access within Angus | 112th 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 Tannadice that list payment plans
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Tannadice, 6 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is FORFAR DENTAL CARE, 4.6 miles south. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Kingsway Dental Practice, 16.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORFAR DENTAL CAREForfar | 4.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICEForfar | 4.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| CASTLE STREET DENTALForfar | 4.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| KIRRIEMUIR DENTAL PRACTICEKirriemuir | 6.0 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| R AND PM THOMSONBrechin | 7.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ESK DENTAL CAREBrechin | 7.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tannadice with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Forfar, 4.6 miles south; the next are Kirriemuir (6.0 miles west) and Brechin (7.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Forfar | 3 | 4.6 miles south |
| Kirriemuir | 1 | 6.0 miles west |
| Brechin | 2 | 7.6 miles east |
| Arbroath | 4 | 14.6 miles south-east |
| Montrose | 3 | 14.8 miles east |
| Alyth | 1 | 15.3 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tannadice
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), 16.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perla OrthodonticsTayport | 4.7 (13 reviews) | 16.8 miles south |
| Oris Dental & Implant StudioMonifieth | 4.6 (87 reviews) | 15.8 miles south |
| Kingsway Dental PracticeDundee | 3.2 (14 reviews) | 16.3 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 Tannadice, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to FORFAR DENTAL CARE, 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 Tannadice
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Kingsway Dental Practice, Dundee (16.3 miles) | Perla Orthodontics (16.8 miles) | 2 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Kingsway Dental Practice, Dundee (16.3 miles) | none other | 1 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | FORFAR DENTAL CARE (4.6 miles) | HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE (4.6 miles); CASTLE STREET DENTAL (4.6 miles) | 30 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Oris Dental & Implant Studio, Monifieth (15.8 miles) | Kingsway Dental Practice (16.3 miles); Perla Orthodontics (16.8 miles) | 3 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Perla Orthodontics, Tayport (16.8 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Perla Orthodontics, Tayport (16.8 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 Tannadice. Case complexity, appliance type and inclusions all move the total up or down. Payment plans can make private treatment accessible even on a tighter budget.
Cost Context for Tannadice
Private full fixed brace treatment costs in Tannadice 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.
Provision in Tannadice varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Tannadice is classified as accessible Rural. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Tayside. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Tannadice is better served than 63% of towns in Scotland. Tannadice's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Scotland as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Tannadice is about 18 miles from Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee. See local practice availability in Tannadice → 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 Tannadice
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 Tannadice 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.
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 moves the price within any treatment type. A mild spacing case needs fewer appointments and less clinical time than a complex overbite correction with extractions.
Number of arches affects the total — treating both upper and lower costs more than one arch alone. Confirm whether a quote covers both before comparing.
Retainers are essential and sometimes billed separately (typically £80–£350 per arch, depending on type). Some practices include them; always confirm which.
Refinements are the additional aligners often needed after the first series; confirm they're covered rather than charged per set.
Practice location and overheads vary across Tannadice — higher-rent locations charge more, which is exactly why comparing a few local quotes pays off.
Budget aligner options in Tannadice
Lower-cost clear aligners in Tannadice 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 to Watch For in Low-Cost Aligner Offers
Legitimate affordable aligner treatment in Tannadice is available — the markers of genuine value include: an in-person or photo-based clinical assessment before quoting, a clear treatment plan with defined tooth movements, a named GDC-registered clinician overseeing the case, refinement allowances in writing, and retainers included in the base fee.
What affects clear aligner cost in Tannadice?
What you pay for clear aligners in Tannadice reflects the case, not just the brand. Case complexity, number of trays, refinements and aftercare all move the total. Comparing quotes only makes sense once you know what each one covers.
What Clear Aligners Cost in Tannadice
Indicative private aligner pricing in Tannadice looks like this:
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Tannadice
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tannadice?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tannadice is FORFAR DENTAL CARE, about 4.6 miles to the south. The next closest are HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE (4.6 miles) and CASTLE STREET DENTAL (4.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tannadice?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Tannadice, 6 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Tannadice offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Tannadice that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Kingsway Dental Practice in Dundee, about 16.3 miles to the south.
Which NHS body covers Tannadice for dental care?
Tannadice sits within NHS Tayside for NHS dental commissioning.
What kind of area is Tannadice?
By ONS classification, Tannadice falls under accessible Rural.
How deprived is Tannadice compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Tannadice 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 Tannadice?
Lunanhead, Auchterforfar, South Whitehills are within easy reach of Tannadice.
How does case complexity affect cost?
More complex cases need more clinical time, more visits, and sometimes extra procedures like extractions — a mild spacing case costs a lot less than a complex overbite correction. Confirm the quote actually covers your full case, not just a simple scenario.
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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