Costs in Brimfieldcross at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 17 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 18.3 miles |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 0 within 10, 15 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 of 1,528 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Access within Herefordshire | 471st closest to a practice of 503 places in the county; the county median is 8.1 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 Brimfieldcross that list payment plans
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Brimfieldcross; 15 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 17.0 miles south. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, 18.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 17.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 17.1 miles east | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 17.2 miles east | – | ✓ | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 17.5 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 17.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 17.6 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Brimfieldcross with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Hereford, 17.0 miles south; the next are Stourport-on-Severn (17.1 miles east) and Kidderminster (18.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 17.0 miles south |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 17.1 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 18.3 miles east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 20.0 miles south-east |
| Worcester | 8 | 20.6 miles south-east |
| Broseley | 1 | 22.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Brimfieldcross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster (4.9 from 846 reviews), 18.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (846 reviews) | 18.3 miles east |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 4.9 (374 reviews) | 20.0 miles south-east |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 4.9 (221 reviews) | 19.0 miles east |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 17.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Brimfieldcross, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, the nearest practice on our register (17 miles away, about 22.1 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 | £200 to £400 | £1,700 to £3,900 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £200 to £400 | £2,200 to £4,900 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £200 to £400 | £4,200 to £8,400 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £120 to £200 | £1,620 to £5,700 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £120 to £200 | £2,620 to £5,700 |
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 Brimfieldcross
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster (18.3 miles) | Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (22.5 miles) | 1 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster (18.3 miles) | Buckingham House Dental Surgery (20.1 miles); Redcliffe Orthodontics (22 miles) | 1 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford (17 miles) | Willows Dentistry (17.5 miles); St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (18.1 miles) | 4 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford (17 miles) | Mercian House Dental Practice (17.1 miles); Mitton Dental Surgery (17.2 miles) | 15 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford (17 miles) | The Dentist @ Tupsley (17.5 miles); Willows Dentistry (17.5 miles) | 7 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford (17 miles) | Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (18.3 miles); Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice (24.1 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.
Orthodontic treatment costs in Brimfieldcross vary widely by treatment type, case complexity and practice. What's included in a quote matters as much as the headline figure when you compare providers. A photo assessment helps you gauge likely complexity before comparing quotes.
Cost Context for Brimfieldcross
Private full fixed brace treatment in Brimfieldcross 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.
There's no orthodontist on record in Brimfieldcross itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is about 16 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Brimfieldcross — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 12% of residents under 16, Brimfieldcross skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,528 residents in the neighbourhood around Brimfieldcross, 4.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Brimfieldcross usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 17 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Brimfieldcross are Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (3.5 miles) and Ludlow Church of England School (5.1 miles). Brimfieldcross's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Brimfieldcross sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Brimfieldcross is about 35 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. See local practice availability in Brimfieldcross → 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 Affects Orthodontic Costs?
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 moves the price within any treatment type. A mild spacing case needs fewer appointments and less clinical time than a complex overbite correction with extractions.
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 are essential and sometimes billed separately (typically £80–£350 per arch, depending on type). Some practices include them; always confirm which.
Refinements are the additional aligners often needed after the first series; confirm they're covered rather than charged per set.
Practice location and overheads push city-centre fees above suburban ones. Brimfieldcross usually has practices at several price points, so two or three quotes are worthwhile.
Orthodontic Price Guide for Brimfieldcross
Here's how private treatment costs typically stack up in Brimfieldcross:
| Treatment type | Typical cost range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NHS metal braces | Free for eligible under-18s | Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. |
| Private metal braces | £1,500–£3,500 | No waiting list. Full arch treatment. Retainers included in good practices. |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000–£4,500 | Tooth-coloured brackets. More discreet than metal. Not NHS-available. |
| Clear aligners (non-Invisalign) | £1,500–£4,500 | Wide range by brand and complexity. Confirm refinements and retainers are included. |
| Invisalign Lite | £2,500–£3,500 | Mild cases only. Limited refinements. |
| Invisalign Comprehensive | £3,500–£5,500 | Moderate to complex. Unlimited refinements within treatment cycle. |
| Lingual braces | £4,000–£8,000 | Completely hidden. Highest cost. Fewest providers in Brimfieldcross. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Brimfieldcross — individual practices may charge more or less depending on their overheads, location, and clinician experience. Always request a written treatment plan with the full fee itemised before committing.
Budget aligner options in Brimfieldcross
There are competitively priced aligner routes in Brimfieldcross — the trick is knowing what a lower price represents. Understanding what a lower price actually buys is essential before committing. A photo assessment first tells you whether a budget option even suits your case.
Value Without Cutting Corners in Brimfieldcross
Start by understanding your own case, then weigh Brimfieldcross quotes against each other on the same basis. Knowing your likely complexity up front — a photo assessment helps — stops you comparing a simple quote against a complex one.
Clear aligner cost in Brimfieldcross
What you pay for clear aligners in Brimfieldcross reflects the case, not just the brand. 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.
Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Quote in Brimfieldcross
Before signing a treatment agreement with any provider in Brimfieldcross, ask: Does the fee include unlimited refinements or is there a defined cap? Are retainers (both fixed bonded and removable) included? Are there charges for broken attachments or replacement aligners? What happens if the final result needs additional trays after the initial series?
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Brimfieldcross
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Brimfieldcross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Brimfieldcross is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 17.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Mercian House Dental Practice (17.1 miles) and Mitton Dental Surgery (17.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Brimfieldcross?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Brimfieldcross, 0 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 17.0 miles away.
Which practices near Brimfieldcross offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Brimfieldcross that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 18.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Buckingham House Dental Surgery (20.1 miles) and Redcliffe Orthodontics (22.0 miles).
How many pupils are in Brimfieldcross's Local Authority?
DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Brimfieldcross's Local Authority.
What county is Brimfieldcross in?
Brimfieldcross falls within Herefordshire.
Is tooth decay common among young children near Brimfieldcross?
OHID figures for this ICB show 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
How deprived is Brimfieldcross compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Brimfieldcross is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How much does Invisalign cost?
Invisalign costs typically range from £2,500 for Invisalign Lite (mild cases) to £5,500 for Invisalign Comprehensive (complex full-arch treatment). Fees should include ClinCheck planning, all aligner trays, refinements within the treatment cycle, and retainers.
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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