NHS dental referral advice for referring dentists
Navigating NHS Orthodontic Referrals: A Guide for General Dental Practitioners in Greater Manchester
🧾 Consultation
Free Smile Assessment (with treatment coordinator)
Full Orthodontic Assessment with Orthodontist (incl. X‑rays and treatment plan): £130
🦷 Treatment Options &Costs
Prices include all adjustment appointments during treatment, your first retainers, and up to 1 year of aftercare retainer review.
https://www.alignedorthodontics.com/fees
All fees are averages, exact figures depend on yourindividual treatment complexity.
✅ Included in Your Treatment Plan
No hidden extras – breakage repairs and adjustment visitsare covered unless due to neglect
First retainers included, plus one year of retainer review sat no extra cost
Transparent communication: you'll get a written quotation before treatment begins
🧠 Why Choose Aligned Orthodontics?
Specialist-led clinic in Salford with over 25 years’ experience
Free smile assessments available for private patients, no referral needed
0% interest finance plans available for private orthodontic treatment
Modern, welcoming practice with digital scans and expansive treatment technologies
🏁 Your Smile Journey withAligned Orthodontics
Book your free smile assessment or full orthodontic consultation (£130)
Receive a personalised written treatment plan, with totalcost clearly laid out
Choose payment method, upfront or finance plan available
Treatment begins: adjustments, breakage care and retainersare included
Post-treatment: receive your first retainers and enjoy 12months of aftercare reviews included
🧩 Which Option Best Fits You?
Looking for value → Metal braces from £2,500 (single arch) or £3,800 (double arch)
Want more discreet appearance → Ceramic braces (both arches from £4,500)
Prefer clear, removable aligners → Invisalign or Angelaligners (from £3,300–£4,500)
Want fully hidden braces → Lingual full braces (from £5,995single arch, £7,995 both)