Costs in Clive Vale 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 | Lyndhurst Dental Practice, Hastings — 1.3 miles; 11 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Chapel Park Road Dental Practice, Hastings — 2.2 miles |
| Practices on our register | 6 within 5 miles, 12 within 10, 22 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 29.2% aged 25 to 49 of 1,214 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within East Sussex | 34th closest to a practice of 378 places in the county; the county median is 5 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 Clive Vale that list payment plans
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Clive Vale, 12 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Lyndhurst Dental Practice in Hastings, 1.3 miles south-west. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Chapel Park Road Dental Practice, 2.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Dental PracticeHastings | 1.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | 4.4 (78 reviews) |
| NEO ORTHODONTICS LTDHastings | 1.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| A.G.Smiles (Previously The Carlisle Parade Dental Practice)Hastings | 1.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (68 reviews) |
| Chapel Park Road Dental PracticeHastings | 2.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (66 reviews) |
| Warrior Square Dental PracticeHastings | 2.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | 4.8 (155 reviews) |
| Crown Dental BursHastings | 3.1 miles west | – | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Clive Vale with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Hastings, 1.3 miles south-west; the next are Bexhill-on-Sea (5.9 miles west) and Eastbourne (14.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hastings | 6 | 1.3 miles south-west |
| Bexhill-on-Sea | 6 | 5.9 miles west |
| Eastbourne | 8 | 14.5 miles south-west |
| Cranbrook | 1 | 16.0 miles north |
| Hamstreet | 1 | 17.2 miles north-east |
| Ashford | 8 | 22.2 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Clive Vale
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants (5.0 from 92 reviews), 17.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and ImplantsHamstreet | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 17.2 miles north-east |
| A.G.Smiles (Previously The Carlisle Parade Dental Practice)Hastings | 5.0 (68 reviews) | 1.8 miles south-west |
| Orchard Dental PracticeEastbourne | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 16.1 miles south-west |
| The Hartfield Road Dental PracticeEastbourne | 5.0 (11 reviews) | 15.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Clive Vale, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Lyndhurst Dental Practice, the nearest practice on our register (1.3 miles away, about 1.7 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 | £15 to £30 | £1,515 to £3,530 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £15 to £30 | £2,015 to £4,530 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £15 to £30 | £4,015 to £8,030 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £10 to £15 | £1,510 to £5,515 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £10 to £15 | £2,510 to £5,515 |
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 Clive Vale
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | West Terrace Dental Practice, Eastbourne (16 miles) | Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants (17.2 miles); Ashford Dental Care (22.4 miles) | 2 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Chapel Park Road Dental Practice, Hastings (2.2 miles) | Fellows Dental Practice (15.9 miles); West Terrace Dental Practice (16 miles) | 5 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | NEO ORTHODONTICS LTD, Hastings (1.7 miles) | Chapel Park Road Dental Practice (2.2 miles); Sea Road Dental Practice (6.2 miles) | 5 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Lyndhurst Dental Practice, Hastings (1.3 miles) | A.G.Smiles (Previously The Carlisle Parade Dental Practice) (1.8 miles); Chapel Park Road Dental Practice (2.2 miles) | 20 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Seaside Dental Practice, Eastbourne (14.5 miles) | Orchard Dental Practice (16.1 miles); Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants (17.2 miles) | 3 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | A.G.Smiles (Previously The Carlisle Parade Dental Practice), Hastings (1.8 miles) | Orchard Dental Practice (16.1 miles); Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants (17.2 miles) | 3 |
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.
What you pay for clear aligners in Clive Vale reflects the case, not just the brand. Two quotes at the same headline price can include very different levels of clinical input. The most common mistake is treating headline cost as a like-for-like comparison.
Understanding What Your Quote Covers in Clive Vale
The most common source of cost disputes after aligner treatment in Clive Vale relates to refinements — the additional trays made after the original series to fine-tune the result. Some providers include unlimited refinements; others charge per additional set. Confirm this in writing before starting.
Retainer costs are frequently underestimated. A fixed bonded retainer (wired behind the front teeth) typically costs £150–£350 per arch to fit; removable Essix retainers cost £80–£150 per arch, and a Vivera set £300–£500. These should be included in a comprehensive treatment fee — ask specifically if they are.
Aligner Costs in Clive Vale — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Clive Vale. Adult orthodontic demand tends to come from people in their twenties to forties, and in Clive Vale's census neighbourhood 29.2% of its 1,214 residents are aged 25 to 49. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Clive Vale is better served than 64% of towns in England. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Clive Vale sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Clive Vale's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Clive Vale's under-16 share sits at 17.3%, per the 2021 Census. See local practice availability in Clive Vale → Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone. Expect private aligner treatment (full course including retainers) costs in Clive Vale to fall roughly between £1,500 and £5,500. A photo-based assessment is a practical first step to establish case complexity before comparing quoted fees.
Indicative Clear Aligner Costs in Clive Vale
As a rough guide, aligner treatment in Clive Vale falls into these bands:
- Entry-level or clinic-own aligner systems for mild cases: £1,200–£2,200
- Invisalign Lite / short-series brand-name aligners: £2,500–£3,500
- Invisalign Comprehensive / full-arch treatment: £3,500–£5,500
- Complex cases with jaw involvement or surgery-first protocols: £4,500–£7,000+
These are indicative ranges for Clive Vale and vary by provider. A personalised quote — ideally after a photo assessment to establish likely case complexity — is the only reliable way to compare costs for your specific situation.
Frequently Asked Questions — Aligner Cost in Clive Vale
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clive Vale?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clive Vale is Lyndhurst Dental Practice in Hastings, about 1.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are NEO ORTHODONTICS LTD (1.7 miles) and A.G.Smiles (Previously The Carlisle Parade Dental Practice) (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clive Vale?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Clive Vale, 12 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Clive Vale offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Clive Vale that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Chapel Park Road Dental Practice in Hastings, about 2.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Fellows Dental Practice (15.9 miles) and West Terrace Dental Practice (16.0 miles).
Is Clive Vale a family area?
Around 17.3% of Clive Vale's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
What NHS area is Clive Vale in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Clive Vale falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board.
What kind of area is Clive Vale?
By ONS classification, Clive Vale falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Clive Vale compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Clive Vale is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What should a comprehensive aligner quote include?
A complete aligner treatment quote should include: all aligner trays in the original series, attachments (composite bumps bonded to teeth), all refinement trays needed to finish the result, retainers at end of treatment (fixed bonded + removable), and all clinical appointments throughout. Confirm each of these in writing before signing.
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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