Costs in Touch 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 | Comely Park Dental Practice Dentist Dunfermline, Dunfermline — 1.5 miles; 8 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Comely Park Dental Practice Dentist Dunfermline, Dunfermline — 1.5 miles; 5 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 27 within 5 miles, 53 within 10, 271 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Other Urban Areas |
| Access within Fife | 54th closest to a practice of 229 places in the county; the county median is 1.5 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 Touch that list payment plans
On our practice register: 27 practices within 5 miles of Touch, 53 practices within 10 and 271 practices within 20. The closest is BLACK AND BROWN DENTAL in Crossgates, 0.6 miles east. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Comely Park Dental Practice Dentist Dunfermline, 1.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK AND BROWN DENTALCrossgates | 0.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| LINBURN DENTAL PRACTICEDunfermline | 1.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| DENTISTRY@CENTURY HOUSEDunfermline | 1.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Comely Park Dental Practice Dentist DunfermlineDunfermline | 1.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (40 reviews) |
| PARK AVENUE DENTAL PRACTICEDunfermline | 1.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| COMELY PARK DENTAL PRACTICEDunfermline | 1.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Touch with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Crossgates, 0.6 miles east; the next are Dunfermline (1.0 miles south) and Rosyth (2.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crossgates | 1 | 0.6 miles east |
| Dunfermline | 18 | 1.0 miles south |
| Rosyth | 3 | 2.3 miles south |
| Inverkeithing | 1 | 3.5 miles south |
| Cowdenbeath | 1 | 3.7 miles north-east |
| Dalgety Bay | 2 | 3.9 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 Touch
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), 2.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Linden Tree Dental LoungeDunfermline | 5.0 (279 reviews) | 2.3 miles south |
| Dentistry @ No 3Dunfermline | 4.9 (579 reviews) | 1.6 miles south-west |
| Kelty Dental PracticeKelty | 4.9 (282 reviews) | 4.1 miles north |
| Comely Park Dental Practice Dentist DunfermlineDunfermline | 4.8 (40 reviews) | 1.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Touch, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to BLACK AND BROWN DENTAL, 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 Touch
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Dentistry @ No 3, Dunfermline (1.6 miles) | M-Brace Orthodontics (1.7 miles) | 2 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Comely Park Dental Practice Dentist Dunfermline (1.5 miles) | Dentistry @ No 3 (1.6 miles); Canmore Dental Practice (1.7 miles) | 5 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | BLACK AND BROWN DENTAL, Crossgates (under a mile) | LINBURN DENTAL PRACTICE (1 miles); DENTISTRY@CENTURY HOUSE (1.4 miles) | 25 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Comely Park Dental Practice Dentist Dunfermline (1.5 miles) | Dentistry @ No 3 (1.6 miles); Canmore Dental Practice (1.7 miles) | 8 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Comely Park Dental Practice Dentist Dunfermline (1.5 miles) | Dentistry @ No 3 (1.6 miles); M-Brace Orthodontics (1.7 miles) | 4 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | M-Brace Orthodontics, Dunfermline (1.7 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.
There's no single price for orthodontics in Touch — the range is genuinely wide. Case complexity, appliance type and inclusions all move the total up or down. Below we break down NHS and private pricing and the finance options available locally.
Cost Context for Touch
Private full fixed brace treatment in Touch 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.
What's available in Touch depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Touch is classified as other Urban Areas, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Fife. Touch has 27 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 88% of towns in Scotland. Touch's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Scotland. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Touch is Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 31 miles away. See local practice availability in Touch → 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 Touch
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 Touch 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 Affects Orthodontic Costs?
Treatment type matters most. The gap between metal and lingual braces reflects real differences in materials, lab work and chair time.
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 are the additional aligners often needed after the first series; confirm they're covered rather than charged per set.
Practice location and overheads push city-centre fees above suburban ones. Touch usually has practices at several price points, so two or three quotes are worthwhile.
Clear aligner cost in Touch
What you pay for clear aligners in Touch reflects the case, not just the brand. 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.
Aligner Costs in Touch — Local Context
What's available in Touch depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (27), Touch has more choice than 88% of towns in Scotland. Classified by ONS as other Urban Areas, Touch sits within NHS Fife for NHS dental commissioning. By national deprivation ranking, Touch sits among the less deprived areas of Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Touch is about 31 miles from Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces. As a guide, private aligner treatment (full course including retainers) in Touch usually ranges from £1,500 to £5,500. A photo-based assessment is a practical first step to establish case complexity before comparing quoted fees.
Affordable clear aligners in Touch
'Affordable' and 'cheap' are meaningfully different when it comes to aligner treatment in Touch. 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.
Getting Real Value in Touch
The most reliable route to good value in Touch is to establish case complexity first, then compare quotes on like-for-like terms. A photo assessment gives you a clinician's read on likely complexity before paid consultations, so you compare from an informed position.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Touch
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Touch?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Touch is BLACK AND BROWN DENTAL in Crossgates, about 0.6 miles to the east. The next closest are LINBURN DENTAL PRACTICE (1.0 miles) and DENTISTRY@CENTURY HOUSE (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Touch?
Our register has 27 practices within 5 miles of Touch, 53 practices within 10 miles and 271 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Touch offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Touch that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Comely Park Dental Practice Dentist Dunfermline, about 1.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Dentistry @ No 3 (1.6 miles) and Canmore Dental Practice (1.7 miles).
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Touch?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Fife.
What kind of area is Touch?
ONS classifies Touch as other Urban Areas.
How deprived is Touch compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Touch 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 Touch?
Bellyeoman, Castleblair Park, Headwell are within easy reach of Touch.
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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