Costs in Buttsash at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Ferry Dental Centre, Southampton — 3.2 miles; 24 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard, Southampton — 3.3 miles; 12 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 10 within 5 miles, 27 within 10, 64 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 27.9% aged 25 to 49 of 1,814 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within Hampshire | 351st closest to a practice of 737 places in the county; the county median is 3.3 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 Buttsash that list payment plans
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Buttsash, 27 practices within 10 and 64 practices within 20. The closest is Ferry Dental Centre in Southampton, 3.2 miles north. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard, 3.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Dental CentreSouthampton | 3.2 miles north | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (304 reviews) |
| Dentistry @ Oceana BoulevardSouthampton | 3.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 3.8 miles north | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (82 reviews) |
| Bedford Place DentistSouthampton | 4.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (88 reviews) |
| Hampshire DentistsSouthampton | 4.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (293 reviews) |
| New Forest OrthodonticsSouthampton | 4.4 miles north | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (653 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Buttsash with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Southampton, 3.2 miles north; the next are Bursledon (4.5 miles north-east) and Portswood (4.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 10 | 3.2 miles north |
| Bursledon | 1 | 4.5 miles north-east |
| Portswood | 3 | 4.8 miles north |
| Totton | 1 | 5.9 miles north-west |
| Eastleigh | 4 | 8.4 miles north |
| North Baddesley | 2 | 9.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Buttsash
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Specialist Endodontic Centre in Portswood (5.0 from 92 reviews), 4.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 4.8 miles north |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 3.8 miles north |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 9.9 miles east |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 5.0 (36 reviews) | 9.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Buttsash, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Ferry Dental Centre, the nearest practice on our register (3.2 miles away, about 4.2 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 | £35 to £75 | £1,535 to £3,575 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £35 to £75 | £2,035 to £4,575 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £35 to £75 | £4,035 to £8,075 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £20 to £35 | £1,520 to £5,535 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £20 to £35 | £2,520 to £5,535 |
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 Buttsash
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Hampshire Dentists, Southampton (4.4 miles) | Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic (5.7 miles); The Smiles Studio (8.8 miles) | 4 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard, Southampton (3.3 miles) | Bedford Place Dentist (4.4 miles); Hampshire Dentists (4.4 miles) | 13 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L (4.4 miles) | Specialist Endodontic Centre (4.8 miles); Oakley Road Dental Practice (5.3 miles) | 13 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Ferry Dental Centre, Southampton (3.2 miles) | Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard (3.3 miles); Portland Street Dental Care (3.8 miles) | 26 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard, Southampton (3.3 miles) | Portland Street Dental Care (3.8 miles); Bedford Place Dentist (4.4 miles) | 16 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Bedford Place Dentist, Southampton (4.4 miles) | Hampshire Dentists (4.4 miles); Octagon Dental Centre (4.9 miles) | 9 |
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.
The cost of straightening teeth in Buttsash runs from free NHS treatment for eligible under-18s to over £7,000 for complex private cases. Case complexity, appliance type and inclusions all move the total up or down. A photo assessment helps you gauge likely complexity before comparing quotes.
Cost Context for Buttsash
Expect private full fixed brace treatment costs in Buttsash to fall roughly between £1,500 and £5,500. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
What's available in Buttsash depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Buttsash is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.1% of Buttsash's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,814 residents in the neighbourhood around Buttsash, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Hampshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (10), Buttsash has more choice than 75% of towns in England. Families in Buttsash are served by secondary schools including Noadswood School (1.0 miles) and Lift New Forest (1.3 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Buttsash among England's less deprived areas. See local practice availability in Buttsash → 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.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Buttsash
Spreading the cost of orthodontic treatment over monthly payments makes even higher-cost options such as Invisalign or ceramic braces more manageable. Most practices in Buttsash offer payment plans — ask whether they are 0% interest, what deposit is required, and whether payments continue if treatment takes longer than planned.
NHS treatment is 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.
Why Quotes Vary So Much
Treatment type is the biggest driver. Metal is cheapest, ceramic more, aligners and lingual more again — each appliance has different manufacture, fitting and adjustment costs.
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 is an easy thing to miss: a single-arch quote will look cheaper than a dual-arch one, so check like for like.
Retainers are a recurring cost people forget; check whether the quote bundles them or adds them at the end.
Refinements (for aligner treatment) are the extra trays that finish the result. They should be included — ask explicitly before signing.
Practice location and overheads vary across Buttsash — higher-rent locations charge more, which is exactly why comparing a few local quotes pays off.
Affordable clear aligners in Buttsash
'Affordable' and 'cheap' are meaningfully different when it comes to aligner treatment in Buttsash. Understanding what a lower price actually buys is essential before committing. Knowing the warning signs helps you tell a good-value option from a false economy.
What to Watch For in Low-Cost Aligner Offers
Legitimate affordable aligner treatment in Buttsash is available — the markers of genuine value include: an in-person or photo-based clinical assessment before quoting, a clear treatment plan with defined tooth movements, a named GDC-registered clinician overseeing the case, refinement allowances in writing, and retainers included in the base fee.
Clear aligner cost in Buttsash
What you pay for clear aligners in Buttsash reflects the case, not just the brand. Complexity, brand, refinement allowances and clinical input each pull the price up or down. What's included matters more than the sticker price when you compare providers.
Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Quote in Buttsash
Before signing a treatment agreement with any provider in Buttsash, 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 Buttsash
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Buttsash?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Buttsash is Ferry Dental Centre in Southampton, about 3.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard (3.3 miles) and Portland Street Dental Care (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Buttsash?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Buttsash, 27 practices within 10 miles and 64 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Buttsash offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Buttsash that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard in Southampton, about 3.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Bedford Place Dentist (4.4 miles) and Hampshire Dentists (4.4 miles).
Is Buttsash a family area?
Around 17.1% of Buttsash's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
What NHS area is Buttsash in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Buttsash falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board.
Is Buttsash rural or urban?
ONS classifies Buttsash as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Buttsash compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Buttsash is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How much do braces cost in Buttsash?
Private metal fixed braces in Buttsash typically cost £1,500–£3,500. Ceramic braces £2,000–£4,500. NHS braces are free for eligible under-18s. Lingual braces and Invisalign cost more — see the full comparison above.
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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