How much does a private orthodontic consultation cost?

Private orthodontic treatment in central London typically costs 20–40% more than the UK average for equivalent treatment. As a guide, comprehensive fixed braces from a specialist orthodontist cost about £3,500–£6,500 in central London and the South East, £3,000–£5,000 in the South West and East of England, £2,500–£4,000 in the Midlands and South Wales, and £2,200–£3,800 in northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Usually not. Most standard UK dental insurance plans exclude orthodontic treatment or do not list it as a benefit. A smaller number of insurers and dental plans offer specialist orthodontic cover, but it typically has strict limits, waiting periods and exclusions, so read the policy wording and ask the insurer in writing whether fixed braces, clear aligners and retainers are covered.