--- title: "Orthodontic Cost and Monthly Payment Calculator UK" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/tools/orthodontic-cost-calculator description: "Typical UK private prices for braces, Invisalign, clear aligners and retainers, with a deposit and 0% monthly payment calculator and a comparison of..." updated: 2026-10-03T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontic Cost and Monthly Payment Calculator Choose a treatment to see the typical private price range in the UK, then what a deposit and a 0% monthly plan would come to. ## Work out the cost A guide, not a quote. Your fee depends on your case and the practice, and regulated finance can charge interest. [Where the ranges come from](https://virtualconsultant.online/about/methodology). ## Metal braces A typical private price for Metal braces in the UK is £1,500 to £3,500. With a 10% deposit of £150 to £350, the rest over 24 months at 0% comes to £56 to £131 a month. | Item | Lower end | Upper end | | --- | --- | --- | | Typical private price | £1,500 | £3,500 | | Deposit (10%) | £150 | £350 | | Monthly over 24 months at 0% | £56 | £131 | A full course. Retainers are normally quoted separately unless included in the fee. ## Every treatment on the same terms The same deposit and plan applied to each treatment, so you can compare what the monthly payment would be. | Treatment | Price range | Deposit | Monthly at 0% over 24 months | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Metal braces](https://virtualconsultant.online/tools/orthodontic-cost-calculator?treatment=metal&area=uk&deposit=10&months=24) | £1,500 to £3,500 | £150 to £350 | £56 to £131 | | [Ceramic braces](https://virtualconsultant.online/tools/orthodontic-cost-calculator?treatment=ceramic&area=uk&deposit=10&months=24) | £2,000 to £4,500 | £200 to £450 | £75 to £169 | | [Lingual (hidden) braces](https://virtualconsultant.online/tools/orthodontic-cost-calculator?treatment=lingual&area=uk&deposit=10&months=24) | £4,000 to £8,000 | £400 to £800 | £150 to £300 | | [Clear aligners (all brands)](https://virtualconsultant.online/tools/orthodontic-cost-calculator?treatment=aligners&area=uk&deposit=10&months=24) | £1,500 to £5,500 | £150 to £550 | £56 to £206 | | [Invisalign Lite](https://virtualconsultant.online/tools/orthodontic-cost-calculator?treatment=invisalign-lite&area=uk&deposit=10&months=24) | £2,500 to £3,500 | £250 to £350 | £94 to £131 | | [Invisalign Moderate](https://virtualconsultant.online/tools/orthodontic-cost-calculator?treatment=invisalign-moderate&area=uk&deposit=10&months=24) | £3,200 to £4,200 | £320 to £420 | £120 to £158 | | [Invisalign Comprehensive](https://virtualconsultant.online/tools/orthodontic-cost-calculator?treatment=invisalign-comprehensive&area=uk&deposit=10&months=24) | £4,000 to £5,500 | £400 to £550 | £150 to £206 | | [Removable clear retainer (Essix), per arch](https://virtualconsultant.online/tools/orthodontic-cost-calculator?treatment=essix&area=uk&deposit=10&months=24) | £80 to £150 | £8 to £15 | £3 to £6 | | [Removable wire retainer (Hawley), per arch](https://virtualconsultant.online/tools/orthodontic-cost-calculator?treatment=hawley&area=uk&deposit=10&months=24) | £150 to £250 | £15 to £25 | £6 to £9 | | [Fixed bonded retainer, per arch](https://virtualconsultant.online/tools/orthodontic-cost-calculator?treatment=fixed-retainer&area=uk&deposit=10&months=24) | £150 to £350 | £15 to £35 | £6 to £13 | ### What a quote should say Which treatment and appliance, for which arches, and how long it is expected to take. Whether retainers, refinements and emergency repairs are included or charged separately. The number of appointments the fee covers, and what happens if treatment runs longer. The deposit, the monthly amount, the interest rate and the total payable if you use a payment plan. Who will treat you, and whether they are on the General Dental Council specialist list for orthodontics. [Braces cost guide](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/braces-cost) [Clear aligner cost guide](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/clear-aligners-cost) [Payment plans](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/braces-payment-plans) [Travel and visit planner](https://virtualconsultant.online/tools/orthodontic-travel-planner) ### Cost and payment: questions How much does private orthodontic treatment cost in the UK? Private braces typically cost £1,500 to £8,000 depending on the type: metal braces £1,500 to £3,500, ceramic braces £2,000 to £4,500 and lingual braces £4,000 to £8,000 or more. Clear aligners typically cost £1,500 to £5,500, and Invisalign £2,500 to £5,500. Can I spread the cost? Yes. Most private practices ask for a deposit, typically 10 to 25 percent, and then equal monthly payments over 12 to 24 months, often at 0% interest. Regulated finance can run longer and may charge interest, so check the total payable. Is it more expensive in London? Private treatment in central London typically costs 20 to 40 percent more than the UK average for equivalent treatment, so the calculator lifts the range by that much when you choose London. Does the price include retainers? Not always. Retainers are often quoted separately, at roughly £80 to £350 per arch depending on the type, so ask what the fee includes. Is this a quote? No. It is a guide to typical ranges. Your fee depends on your case and the practice, and only a practice can quote for you after an examination. ## Want a price for your own teeth? Upload guided photos and a registered clinician at a participating practice reviews your case and comes back with options and an indicative price. Free to start. [Get an indicative quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Read the cost guides](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/braces-cost) Citation details Title Orthodontic Cost and Monthly Payment Calculator UK | Virtual Consultant Online Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Published 2026-10-03 Updated 2026-10-03 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/tools/orthodontic-cost-calculator](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/tools/orthodontic-cost-calculator)