Costs in Tullyardan at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Northern Ireland |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Quayside Dental Care, Derry — 3.8 miles; 7 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Northwest Orthodontics, Derry — 4 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 7 within 5 miles, 7 within 10, 12 within 20 |
| Access within Derry City and Strabane | 18th closest to a practice of 58 places in the county; the county median is 6.7 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 Tullyardan that list payment plans
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Tullyardan, 7 practices within 10 and 12 practices within 20. The closest is Quayside Dental Care in Derry, 3.8 miles south-west. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Northwest Orthodontics, 4.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quayside Dental CareDerry | 3.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Mulgrew OrthodonticsDerry | 3.9 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (21 reviews) |
| Clarendon Dental SurgeryDerry | 4.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| Kelly Dental CareDerry | 4.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | 4.3 (7 reviews) |
| Northwest OrthodonticsDerry | 4.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (3 reviews) |
| Ebrington DentalDerry | 4.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (8 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tullyardan with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Derry, 3.8 miles south-west; the next are Limavady (13.4 miles east) and Strabane (17.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Derry | 7 | 3.8 miles south-west |
| Limavady | 1 | 13.4 miles east |
| Strabane | 1 | 17.2 miles south-west |
| Bready | 3 | 18.8 miles west |
| Coleraine | 7 | 24.1 miles east |
| Portrush | 1 | 26.6 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tullyardan
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Mulgrew Orthodontics in Derry (5.0 from 21 reviews), 3.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mulgrew OrthodonticsDerry | 5.0 (21 reviews) | 3.9 miles south-west |
| Blue Poppy Dentistry and Orthodontics LetterkennyBready | 4.7 (243 reviews) | 19.6 miles west |
| Rosconnor Specialist Dentistry, DerryDerry | 4.7 (45 reviews) | 4.1 miles south |
| Donegal OrthodonticsBready | 4.6 (27 reviews) | 18.8 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Tullyardan, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Quayside Dental Care, the nearest practice on our register (3.8 miles away, about 4.9 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 | £45 to £90 | £1,545 to £3,590 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £45 to £90 | £2,045 to £4,590 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £45 to £90 | £4,045 to £8,090 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £25 to £45 | £1,525 to £5,545 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £25 to £45 | £2,525 to £5,545 |
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 Tullyardan
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Boyd & Logue Dental Surgery, Coleraine (24.6 miles) | Portrush Dental Care (26.6 miles) | 0 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Northwest Orthodontics, Derry (4 miles) | Ebrington Dental (4 miles); 18 Dental (24.6 miles) | 2 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | Quayside Dental Care, Derry (3.8 miles) | Northwest Orthodontics (4 miles); Rosconnor Specialist Dentistry, Derry (4.1 miles) | 4 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Quayside Dental Care, Derry (3.8 miles) | Mulgrew Orthodontics (3.9 miles); Clarendon Dental Surgery (4 miles) | 12 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Quayside Dental Care, Derry (3.8 miles) | Northwest Orthodontics (4 miles); Ebrington Dental (4 miles) | 6 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Ebrington Dental, Derry (4 miles) | Strabane Family Dental Care (17.2 miles); Causeway Orthodontic Centre (25.4 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 Tullyardan runs from free NHS treatment for eligible under-18s to over £7,000 for complex private cases. Case complexity, appliance type and inclusions all move the total up or down. A photo assessment helps you gauge likely complexity before comparing quotes.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Tullyardan
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 Tullyardan 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 who do qualify pay 80% of the Health Service fee, capped at £384 for a course of treatment.
Cost Context for Tullyardan
Private full fixed brace treatment in Tullyardan typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Tullyardan — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Health and Social Care Northern Ireland is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Tullyardan. Tullyardan has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 85% of towns in Northern Ireland. Tullyardan's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Northern Ireland. See local practice availability in Tullyardan → 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 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 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 affects the total — treating both upper and lower costs more than one arch alone. Confirm whether a quote covers both before comparing.
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 vary across Tullyardan — higher-rent locations charge more, which is exactly why comparing a few local quotes pays off.
Finding value in clear aligner treatment in Tullyardan
There are competitively priced aligner routes in Tullyardan — the trick is knowing what a lower price represents. The saving is fine when it matches a simple case; it's a risk when it means less clinical input. A photo assessment first tells you whether a budget option even suits your case.
Why Some Aligners Cost Less in Tullyardan
Treatment scope — short-series aligners for mild front-tooth alignment legitimately cost less: fewer trays, fewer appointments, less complexity. A simple crowding case can be well served by an entry-level system.
Clear aligner cost in Tullyardan
Clear aligner cost in Tullyardan varies considerably from case to case. The main drivers are treatment complexity, the aligner brand, the provider's experience, and what the fee actually includes. What's included matters more than the sticker price when you compare providers.
What Clear Aligners Cost in Tullyardan
As a rough guide, aligner treatment in Tullyardan falls into these bands:
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Tullyardan
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tullyardan?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tullyardan is Quayside Dental Care in Derry, about 3.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Mulgrew Orthodontics (3.9 miles) and Clarendon Dental Surgery (4.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tullyardan?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Tullyardan, 7 practices within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Tullyardan offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Tullyardan that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Northwest Orthodontics in Derry, about 4.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Ebrington Dental (4.0 miles) and 18 Dental (24.6 miles).
Which NHS body covers Tullyardan for dental care?
NHS dental commissioning in Tullyardan falls under Health and Social Care Northern Ireland.
How deprived is Tullyardan compared with the rest of Northern Ireland?
By the national deprivation index, Tullyardan is less deprived than most of Northern Ireland. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Tullyardan?
Eglinton, Templemoyle, Ballynagard are within easy reach of Tullyardan.
What county is Tullyardan in?
Tullyardan falls within Derry City and Strabane.
Does treating both arches cost more?
Yes, both arches costs more than one — some quotes are single-arch only, so confirm exactly what's covered when comparing prices between practices.
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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