Costs in Even Pits 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 | The Dentist @ Tupsley, Hereford — 3.7 miles; 9 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 14.4 miles |
| Practices on our register | 9 within 5 miles, 9 within 10, 20 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.2% aged 25 to 49 of 2,098 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Access within Herefordshire | 73rd 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 Even Pits that list payment plans
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Even Pits, 9 practices within 10 and 20 practices within 20. The closest is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 3.7 miles north-west. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Buckingham House Dental Surgery, 14.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 3.7 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 4.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 4.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 4.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | 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 Even Pits with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Hereford, 3.7 miles north-west; the next are Great Malvern (14.4 miles north-east) and Monmouth (14.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 3.7 miles north-west |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 14.4 miles north-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 14.8 miles south |
| Gloucester | 8 | 19.4 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 20.0 miles south-east |
| Worcester | 7 | 20.3 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 Even Pits
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Naiz Khan in Gloucester (5.0 from 70 reviews), 19.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 19.8 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 14.4 miles north-east |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 4.9 (374 reviews) | 15.2 miles north-east |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 4.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Even Pits, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to The Dentist @ Tupsley, the nearest practice on our register (3.7 miles away, about 4.8 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 | £45 to £85 | £1,545 to £3,585 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £45 to £85 | £2,045 to £4,585 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £45 to £85 | £4,045 to £8,085 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £25 to £45 | £1,525 to £5,545 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £25 to £45 | £2,525 to £5,545 |
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 Even Pits
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Phoenix Orthodontics, Gloucester (19.7 miles) | Cotteswold House Dental Care (21.1 miles) | 1 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern (14.4 miles) | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre (14.8 miles); Phoenix Orthodontics (19.7 miles) | 4 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford (4.2 miles) | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (4.3 miles); Willows Dentistry (4.4 miles) | 5 |
| Private treatment | private fees | The Dentist @ Tupsley, Hereford (3.7 miles) | Brighton Villa Dental Care (4.2 miles); Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative Dentist (4.2 miles) | 20 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | The Dentist @ Tupsley, Hereford (3.7 miles) | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (4.2 miles); Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (4.3 miles) | 11 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford (4.2 miles) | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre (14.8 miles); Dr Naiz Khan (19.8 miles) | 5 |
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 Even Pits vary widely by treatment type, case complexity and practice. Understanding what drives the price, and what should be included in the fee, helps you compare quotes accurately. Payment plans can make private treatment accessible even on a tighter budget.
Cost Context for Even Pits
Private full fixed brace treatment in Even Pits typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Not every practice near Even Pits offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Officially, Even Pits is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Even Pits sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Even Pits, 7% of the 2,098 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Even Pits has more choice than 72% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Even Pits are served by secondary schools including St Mary's RC High School (3.3 miles) and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (3.4 miles). Even Pits's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Even Pits among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Even Pits is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 39 miles away. See local practice availability in Even Pits → 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.
Typical Orthodontic Costs in Even Pits
As a private-fee guide for Even Pits, the main options compare roughly as follows:
| 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 Even Pits. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Even Pits — 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.
Why Quotes Vary So Much
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 is the second big lever: the harder the case, the longer the course and the higher the fee, whatever you're treated with.
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 close out treatment but aren't always in the headline fee — ask whether they're included or charged on top.
Refinements can quietly inflate an aligner bill if capped, so pin down the refinement policy up front.
Practice location and overheads push city-centre fees above suburban ones. Even Pits usually has practices at several price points, so two or three quotes are worthwhile.
How much do aligners cost in Even Pits?
What you pay for clear aligners in Even Pits reflects the case, not just the brand. Two quotes at the same headline price can include very different levels of clinical input. What's included matters more than the sticker price when you compare providers.
Understanding What Your Quote Covers in Even Pits
The most common source of cost disputes after aligner treatment in Even Pits 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.
Clear aligners in Even Pits — comparing lower-cost options
There are competitively priced aligner routes in Even Pits — the trick is knowing what a lower price represents. Understanding what a lower price actually buys is essential before committing. This guide explains where corners are sometimes cut and how to spot real value.
What to Watch For in Low-Cost Aligner Offers
Legitimate affordable aligner treatment in Even Pits 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.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Even Pits
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Even Pits?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Even Pits is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 3.7 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Brighton Villa Dental Care (4.2 miles) and Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative Dentist (4.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Even Pits?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Even Pits, 9 practices within 10 miles and 20 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Even Pits offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Even Pits that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 14.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre (14.8 miles) and Phoenix Orthodontics (19.7 miles).
What county is Even Pits in?
Even Pits falls within Herefordshire.
What towns are near Even Pits?
Nearby towns include Dormington, Tidnor, Bartestree.
How's children's dental health in Even Pits's area?
OHID figures for this ICB show 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
What kind of area is Even Pits?
By ONS classification, Even Pits falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
How does case complexity affect cost?
More complex cases require more clinical time, more appointments, and sometimes additional procedures (such as tooth extractions). A mild spacing case costs significantly less than a complex overbite correction. Always confirm whether the quoted fee covers your full case or just a simple scenario.
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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