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Costs in Field at a Glance

NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
DeprivationAround the England average
Nearest practice listing private treatmentSomerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 4.9 miles; 4 within 10 miles
Nearest practice listing payment plansPriory Dental, Mendip — 4.9 miles
Practices on our register3 within 5 miles, 4 within 10, 41 within 20
Adults locally8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 30.2% aged 25 to 49 of 1,508 residents
Area type (ONS)Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Access within Somerset360th 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 Field that list payment plans

On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Field, 4 practices within 10 and 41 practices within 20. The closest is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 4.9 miles west. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Priory Dental, 4.9 miles west.

PracticeDistanceNHSPrivateFinanceGoogle rating
Somerset OrthodontistMendip4.9 miles west✓✓–4.4 (19 reviews)
Rock House Dental PracticeMendip4.9 miles west–✓–4.9 (112 reviews)
Priory DentalMendip4.9 miles west✓✓✓4.9 (94 reviews)
Grants House DentistryFrome10.0 miles east–✓–4.6 (38 reviews)
Portway Dental PracticeFrome10.1 miles east✓✓–4.9 (124 reviews)
Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome10.1 miles east–✓✓4.9 (198 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Field with practices listing payment plans

The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Mendip, 4.9 miles west; the next are Frome (10.0 miles east) and Bath (14.9 miles north-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Mendip34.9 miles west
Frome410.0 miles east
Bath1514.9 miles north-east
Trowbridge117.2 miles north-east
Yeovil317.4 miles south
Bristol418.1 miles north

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Field

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath (5.0 from 167 reviews), 14.9 miles north-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Aquae Sulis DentalBath5.0 (167 reviews)14.9 miles north-east
The Dental Implant ClinicBath5.0 (47 reviews)14.9 miles north-east
Bath Dental ClinicBath5.0 (12 reviews)15.6 miles north-east
The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol4.9 (689 reviews)18.2 miles north

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

What a course costs from Field, travel included

The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Somerset Orthodontist, the nearest practice on our register (4.9 miles away, about 6.4 miles by road), at the 45p a mile HMRC rate for every visit there and back.

TreatmentTypical feeVisitsTravelTotal from here
Metal braces£1,500 to £3,50010 to 20£55 to £115£1,555 to £3,615
Ceramic braces£2,000 to £4,50010 to 20£55 to £115£2,055 to £4,615
Lingual braces£4,000 to £8,00010 to 20£55 to £115£4,055 to £8,115
Clear aligners£1,500 to £5,5006 to 10£35 to £55£1,535 to £5,555
Invisalign£2,500 to £5,5006 to 10£35 to £55£2,535 to £5,555

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 Field

Cost factorLook forNearest listing itNext nearestWithin 20 miles
Free first appointmenta free consultationDentalcare Trowbridge (17.2 miles)The Bristol Dental Practice (18.2 miles)2
Monthly paymentspayment plansPriory Dental, Mendip (4.9 miles)Welshmill Dental Practice (10.1 miles); The Dental Implant Clinic (14.9 miles)7
NHS treatmentNHS orthodonticsSomerset Orthodontist, Mendip (4.9 miles)Priory Dental (4.9 miles); Portway Dental Practice (10.1 miles)14
Private treatmentprivate feesSomerset Orthodontist, Mendip (4.9 miles)Rock House Dental Practice (4.9 miles); Priory Dental (4.9 miles)28
Aligner prices to comparealignersSomerset Orthodontist, Mendip (4.9 miles)Priory Dental (4.9 miles); Welshmill Dental Practice (10.1 miles)16
Brace prices to comparefixed bracesSomerset Orthodontist, Mendip (4.9 miles)Circus Orthodontics (15.6 miles); Dr G Edwards (15.6 miles)7

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 Field vary widely by treatment type, case complexity and practice. Case complexity, appliance type and inclusions all move the total up or down. A photo assessment helps you gauge likely complexity before comparing quotes.

Typical Orthodontic Costs in Field

The table below sets out indicative private ranges in Field — useful for a like-for-like comparison:

Treatment typeTypical cost rangeNotes
NHS metal bracesFree for eligible under-18sAdults 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–£3,500No waiting list. Full arch treatment. Retainers included in good practices.
Ceramic braces£2,000–£4,500Tooth-coloured brackets. More discreet than metal. Not NHS-available.
Clear aligners (non-Invisalign)£1,500–£4,500Wide range by brand and complexity. Confirm refinements and retainers are included.
Invisalign Lite£2,500–£3,500Mild cases only. Limited refinements.
Invisalign Comprehensive£3,500–£5,500Moderate to complex. Unlimited refinements within treatment cycle.
Lingual braces£4,000–£8,000Completely hidden. Highest cost. Fewest providers in Field.

These are typical private fee ranges for Field — 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.

Orthodontic Payment Plans in Field

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 Field 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.

Cost Context for Field

As a guide, private full fixed brace treatment in Field usually ranges from £1,500 to £5,500. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.

Orthodontic practices in and around Field vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Field is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Field's under-16 share sits at 15.3%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Field, 6.5% of the 1,508 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Field is better served than 52% of towns in England. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Field are served by secondary schools including Whitstone (0.1 miles) and The Blue School (5.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Field's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Field is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Field is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 19 miles away. See local practice availability in Field → 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.

Finding value in clear aligner treatment in Field

Lower-cost clear aligners in Field are the right call for some cases and the wrong one for others. A lower fee can reflect a simpler case — or corners cut on refinements and supervision. Knowing the warning signs helps you tell a good-value option from a false economy.

Affordable Aligner Options in Field — Local Context

Practices serving Field differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Census 2021 counts 1,508 residents in the neighbourhood around Field: 30.2% aged 25 to 49 and 8.4% aged 16 to 24. Field has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. Field is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. By national deprivation ranking, Field is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Field is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. 15.3% of Field's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Field's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Entry-level aligner systems typically start from around £1,500 for suitable mild cases. A clinician-reviewed photo assessment is the most practical way to confirm whether a lower-cost package is genuinely appropriate for your teeth before committing to treatment.

Clear aligner cost in Field

Clear aligner cost in Field varies considerably from case to case. Two quotes at the same headline price can include very different levels of clinical input. Understanding what sits behind the number is the key to comparing value properly.

Indicative Clear Aligner Costs in Field

As a rough guide, aligner treatment in Field falls into these bands:

Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Field

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Field?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Field is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 4.9 miles to the west. The next closest are Rock House Dental Practice (4.9 miles) and Priory Dental (4.9 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Field?

Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Field, 4 practices within 10 miles and 41 practices within 20 miles.

Which practices near Field offer payment plans?

The nearest practice to Field that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Priory Dental in Mendip, about 4.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include Welshmill Dental Practice (10.1 miles) and The Dental Implant Clinic (14.9 miles).

Which county covers Field?

Field is in Somerset.

Is Field a family area?

Around 15.3% of Field's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.

How deprived is Field compared with the rest of England?

By the national deprivation index, Field is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.

Is Field well served by schools?

DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Field's Local Authority.

Can I find out what treatment might cost without an appointment in Field?

Yes — a free photo assessment gives an early view of which treatments suit your case and roughly what they cost around Field, before any paid consultation.

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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TitleOrthodontic Prices in Field — NHS, Aligners & Braces
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified20 October 2026
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