Costs in Hollingrove 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 | New Image Dental Practice, Bexhill-on-Sea — 7.7 miles; 9 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Chapel Park Road Dental Practice, Hastings — 9.5 miles |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 9 within 10, 39 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 22.8% aged 25 to 49 of 1,705 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within East Sussex | 337th 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 Hollingrove that list payment plans
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hollingrove; 9 practices within 10 and 39 practices within 20. The closest is New Image Dental Practice in Bexhill-on-Sea, 7.7 miles south. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Chapel Park Road Dental Practice, 9.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Image Dental PracticeBexhill-on-Sea | 7.7 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Crown Dental BursHastings | 7.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – |
| Little Common Dental PracticeBexhill-on-Sea | 8.0 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 4.6 (33 reviews) |
| De La Warr Dental SurgeryBexhill-on-Sea | 8.5 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Parkhurst Dental PracticeBexhill-on-Sea | 8.7 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 3.8 (11 reviews) |
| Your Dental CareBexhill-on-Sea | 8.8 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 2.0 (20 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hollingrove with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Bexhill-on-Sea, 7.7 miles south; the next are Hastings (7.7 miles south-east) and Cranbrook (10.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bexhill-on-Sea | 6 | 7.7 miles south |
| Hastings | 6 | 7.7 miles south-east |
| Cranbrook | 1 | 10.9 miles north-east |
| Eastbourne | 7 | 12.9 miles south |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells | 9 | 13.1 miles north-west |
| Uckfield | 1 | 13.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hollingrove
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Grosvenor House Orthodontic Practice in Royal Tunbridge Wells (5.0 from 337 reviews), 13.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor House Orthodontic PracticeRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (337 reviews) | 13.8 miles north-west |
| Tunbridge Wells Dental CentreRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (117 reviews) | 13.9 miles north-west |
| A.G.Smiles (Previously The Carlisle Parade Dental Practice)Hastings | 5.0 (68 reviews) | 10.3 miles south-east |
| 78MPRRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (35 reviews) | 13.5 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 Hollingrove, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to New Image Dental Practice, the nearest practice on our register (7.7 miles away, about 10 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 | £90 to £180 | £1,590 to £3,680 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £90 to £180 | £2,090 to £4,680 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £90 to £180 | £4,090 to £8,180 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £55 to £90 | £1,555 to £5,590 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £55 to £90 | £2,555 to £5,590 |
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 Hollingrove
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Warwick Park Dental Practice, Royal Tunbridge Wells (13.1 miles) | iSmile Skin & Dental Clinic (13.4 miles); NEYO Orthodontics (13.9 miles) | 4 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Chapel Park Road Dental Practice, Hastings (9.5 miles) | iSmile Skin & Dental Clinic (13.4 miles); 78MPR (13.5 miles) | 8 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | Sea Road Dental Practice, Bexhill-on-Sea (8.8 miles) | Chapel Park Road Dental Practice (9.5 miles); NEO ORTHODONTICS LTD (10.4 miles) | 12 |
| Private treatment | private fees | New Image Dental Practice, Bexhill-on-Sea (7.7 miles) | Crown Dental Burs (7.7 miles); Little Common Dental Practice (8 miles) | 27 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Seaside Dental Practice, Eastbourne (12.9 miles) | Warwick Park Dental Practice (13.1 miles); iSmile Skin & Dental Clinic (13.4 miles) | 11 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | A.G.Smiles (Previously The Carlisle Parade Dental Practice), Hastings (10.3 miles) | Warwick Park Dental Practice (13.1 miles); iSmile Skin & Dental Clinic (13.4 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.
Price is often the deciding factor when choosing orthodontic treatment in Hollingrove. Case complexity, appliance type and inclusions all move the total up or down. Below we break down NHS and private pricing and the finance options available locally.
Orthodontic Price Guide for Hollingrove
The table below sets out indicative private ranges in Hollingrove — useful for a like-for-like comparison:
| 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 Hollingrove. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Hollingrove — 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.
Paying for Orthodontic Treatment in Hollingrove
Most private orthodontic practices in Hollingrove offer payment plans — typically 0% or low-interest monthly instalments spread over the course of treatment (usually 12–24 months). This makes private treatment much more financially accessible. A deposit of 10–25% of the total fee is usually required to start treatment, with the balance spread over equal monthly payments.
Always check whether the payment plan is in-house (directly with the practice) or through a finance provider such as Chrysalis Finance or Medenta. In-house plans typically have no credit check; third-party finance plans involve a formal credit application.
Cost Context for Hollingrove
Private full fixed brace treatment costs in Hollingrove generally sit between £1,500 and £5,500. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Hollingrove. Hollingrove is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Hollingrove. Census data puts only 12.8% of Hollingrove's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,705 residents in Hollingrove's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across East Sussex. People in Hollingrove usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Families in Hollingrove are served by secondary schools including Robertsbridge Community College (2.9 miles) and Claverham Community College (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Hollingrove sits close to the England average for deprivation. See local practice availability in Hollingrove → 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.
Clear aligners in Hollingrove — comparing lower-cost options
There are competitively priced aligner routes in Hollingrove — the trick is knowing what a lower price represents. The saving is fine when it matches a simple case; it's a risk when it means less clinical input. This guide explains where corners are sometimes cut and how to spot real value.
Value Without Cutting Corners in Hollingrove
Start by understanding your own case, then weigh Hollingrove quotes against each other on the same basis. Knowing your likely complexity up front — a photo assessment helps — stops you comparing a simple quote against a complex one.
What affects clear aligner cost in Hollingrove?
What you pay for clear aligners in Hollingrove reflects the case, not just the brand. 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.
Understanding What Your Quote Covers in Hollingrove
The most common source of cost disputes after aligner treatment in Hollingrove 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.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Hollingrove
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hollingrove?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hollingrove is New Image Dental Practice in Bexhill-on-Sea, about 7.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Crown Dental Burs (7.7 miles) and Little Common Dental Practice (8.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hollingrove?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hollingrove, 9 practices within 10 miles and 39 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bexhill-on-Sea, 7.7 miles away.
Which practices near Hollingrove offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Hollingrove that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Chapel Park Road Dental Practice in Hastings, about 9.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include iSmile Skin & Dental Clinic (13.4 miles) and 78MPR (13.5 miles).
Is Hollingrove a family area?
12.8% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
Which NHS body covers Hollingrove for dental care?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board.
What kind of area is Hollingrove?
By ONS classification, Hollingrove falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Hollingrove compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Hollingrove is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Are there payment plans for orthodontic treatment?
Yes — most private orthodontic practices offer monthly payment plans, often at 0% interest, spread over the treatment period. A deposit of 10–25% is typically required to start. Ask whether the plan is in-house or through a finance provider, and whether payments continue if treatment runs over time.
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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