Private treatment is available to adult and younger patients and can offer the following benefits:

1. A wider choice of braces, including :

Less visible aesthetic tooth coloured brackets such as 3M Clarity ™ brackets, pictured right.

Low friction braces such as 3M Smartclip ™ brackets which may reduce treatment time.

Invisible removable aligner braces such as Clearstep™ braces. These types of braces are popular with patients who want to have their teeth straightened in a less conspicuous way.

2. More convenient appointment times

3. No waiting list for treatment to begin

Average fees for a complete course of private treatment can range from £1000 to £3500 but can be higher. Costs for private treatment vary depending on the age of the patient, the complexity ,extent and type of treatment required. Certain techniques such as removable aligner braces are also more expensive due to the laboratory worked involved. Please contact individual practices for their list of fee’s.

The cost of a private initial assessment appointment can range from £50 to £150. The payments for any private treatment can usually be spread over the length of the treatment period .