Costs in Crickham 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 | Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 7.3 miles; 6 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Priory Dental, Mendip — 7.3 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 6 within 10, 32 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 21.6% aged 25 to 49 of 1,572 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within Somerset | 580th closest to a practice of 854 places in the county; the county median is 5.6 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 Crickham that list payment plans
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Crickham; 6 practices within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 7.3 miles east. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Priory Dental, 7.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 7.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 7.3 miles east | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 7.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 9.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 9.9 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 10.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crickham with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Mendip, 7.3 miles east; the next are Weston-super-Mare (9.8 miles north-west) and Bridgwater (10.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 7.3 miles east |
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 9.8 miles north-west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 10.9 miles south-west |
| Bristol | 16 | 17.3 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 18.1 miles north |
| Taunton | 1 | 19.1 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crickham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Nik Gogna in Bristol (5.0 from 44 reviews), 17.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 17.3 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 17.4 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 17.3 miles north-east |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 17.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Crickham, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Somerset Orthodontist, the nearest practice on our register (7.3 miles away, about 9.5 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 | £85 to £170 | £1,585 to £3,670 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £85 to £170 | £2,085 to £4,670 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £85 to £170 | £4,085 to £8,170 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £50 to £85 | £1,550 to £5,585 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £50 to £85 | £2,550 to £5,585 |
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 Crickham
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Weston Orthodontic Centre, Weston-super-Mare (10 miles) | Twenty 2 Dental (10.2 miles); Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (17.3 miles) | 7 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Priory Dental, Mendip (7.3 miles) | Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre (9.8 miles); Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (17.3 miles) | 10 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip (7.3 miles) | Priory Dental (7.3 miles); Weston Orthodontic Centre (10 miles) | 19 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip (7.3 miles) | Rock House Dental Practice (7.3 miles); Priory Dental (7.3 miles) | 29 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip (7.3 miles) | Priory Dental (7.3 miles); Weston Orthodontic Centre (10 miles) | 19 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip (7.3 miles) | Weston Orthodontic Centre (10 miles); Twenty 2 Dental (10.2 miles) | 18 |
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.
There is no single price for clear aligners in Crickham — it depends on several factors. Case complexity, number of trays, refinements and aftercare all move the total. What's included matters more than the sticker price when you compare providers.
Indicative Clear Aligner Costs in Crickham
As a rough guide, aligner treatment in Crickham 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 Crickham 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.
Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Quote in Crickham
Before signing a treatment agreement with any provider in Crickham, 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?
Payment plans are widely available for aligner treatment. Monthly costs can make aligner treatment more accessible, but always calculate the total repayable amount and check whether interest is charged. Some practices offer 0% finance over 12 months; longer terms typically incur interest.
Aligner Costs in Crickham — Local Context
What's available in Crickham depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. In the census neighbourhood around Crickham, 21.6% of the 1,572 residents are aged 25 to 49 and 7.8% are aged 16 to 24, the age bands that drive most adult aligner demand. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Crickham; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Crickham is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. National deprivation data ranks Crickham among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Crickham is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 18 miles away. 16.1% of Crickham's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Crickham's Local Authority area, per DfE data. See local practice availability in Crickham → Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended. Private aligner treatment (full course including retainers) in Crickham typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity. A photo-based assessment is a practical first step to establish case complexity before comparing quoted fees.
Frequently Asked Questions — Aligner Cost in Crickham
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crickham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crickham is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 7.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Rock House Dental Practice (7.3 miles) and Priory Dental (7.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crickham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Crickham, 6 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mendip, 7.3 miles away.
Which practices near Crickham offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Crickham that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Priory Dental in Mendip, about 7.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre (9.8 miles) and Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (17.3 miles).
Which NHS body covers Crickham for dental care?
NHS dental commissioning in Crickham falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board.
Which county covers Crickham?
Crickham falls within Somerset.
Is Crickham well served by schools?
DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Crickham's Local Authority.
Is tooth decay common among young children near Crickham?
OHID figures for this ICB show 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
How much do clear aligners cost in Crickham?
Private clear aligner treatment in Crickham typically ranges from around £1,500 for simple entry-level cases to £5,500+ for complex full-arch Invisalign Comprehensive treatment. The final cost depends on case complexity, brand, inclusions, and provider. A photo assessment helps establish likely complexity before comparing quotes.
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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