Costs in Hollywaste 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 | Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 10.6 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 10.9 miles |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 0 within 10, 37 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 25.3% aged 25 to 49 of 2,090 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Access within Shropshire | 510th closest to a practice of 709 places in the county; the county median is 7.6 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 Hollywaste that list payment plans
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Hollywaste; 37 practices within 20. The closest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 10.6 miles east. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, 10.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 10.6 miles east | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 10.7 miles east | – | ✓ | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 10.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 11.4 miles east | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 12.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Oak Tree Dental & Implant PracticeStourbridge | 16.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (98 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hollywaste with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Stourport-on-Severn, 10.6 miles east; the next are Kidderminster (10.9 miles east) and Stourbridge (16.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 10.6 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 10.9 miles east |
| Stourbridge | 14 | 16.0 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 16.2 miles north |
| Worcester | 8 | 17.8 miles south-east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 18.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hollywaste
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Worcester Street Dental Practice in Stourbridge (5.0 from 198 reviews), 16.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 16.4 miles east |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 19.2 miles south-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 19.4 miles south-east |
| Dr. Ed Young | Award-winning Invisalign® & Cosmetic DentistStourbridge | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 17.8 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Hollywaste, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Mercian House Dental Practice, the nearest practice on our register (10.6 miles away, about 13.8 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 | £125 to £250 | £1,625 to £3,750 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £125 to £250 | £2,125 to £4,750 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £125 to £250 | £4,125 to £8,250 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £75 to £125 | £1,575 to £5,625 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £75 to £125 | £2,575 to £5,625 |
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 Hollywaste
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster (10.9 miles) | Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (16.2 miles); Stourbridge Dental & Implant Clinic (16.6 miles) | 4 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster (10.9 miles) | South Road Dental Practice (16.2 miles); Stella Dental Stafford (16.3 miles) | 7 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre, Kidderminster (12.1 miles) | Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice (16 miles); Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (16.2 miles) | 12 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn (10.6 miles) | Mitton Dental Surgery (10.7 miles); Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (10.9 miles) | 29 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster (10.9 miles) | Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre (12.1 miles); Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice (16 miles) | 14 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster (10.9 miles) | Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice (16 miles); South Road Dental Practice (16.2 miles) | 8 |
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's no single price for orthodontics in Hollywaste — the range is genuinely wide. Most patients fall somewhere in the middle, and knowing each tier's typical cost is the first step. A photo assessment helps you gauge likely complexity before comparing quotes.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Hollywaste
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 Hollywaste 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 Hollywaste
As a guide, private full fixed brace treatment in Hollywaste usually ranges from £1,500 to £5,500. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Provision in Hollywaste varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Hollywaste sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.6% of Hollywaste's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 2,090 residents in Hollywaste's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Hollywaste; the nearest is about 11 miles away. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Hollywaste attend schools such as The Lacon Childe School (1.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Hollywaste's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). Hollywaste's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hollywaste is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 27 miles away. See local practice availability in Hollywaste → 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.
Orthodontic Price Guide for Hollywaste
Here's how private treatment costs typically stack up in Hollywaste:
| 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 Hollywaste. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Hollywaste — 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.
Budget aligner options in Hollywaste
'Affordable' and 'cheap' are meaningfully different when it comes to aligner treatment in Hollywaste. A lower fee can reflect a simpler case — or corners cut on refinements and supervision. This guide explains where corners are sometimes cut and how to spot real value.
Value Without Cutting Corners in Hollywaste
Good value in Hollywaste comes from comparing like with like. Get an early sense of your case complexity first; that context is what lets you judge whether a low quote is a bargain or a false economy.
What affects clear aligner cost in Hollywaste?
What you pay for clear aligners in Hollywaste reflects the case, not just the brand. Case complexity, number of trays, refinements and aftercare all move the total. Understanding what sits behind the number is the key to comparing value properly.
Aligner Costs in Hollywaste — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Hollywaste — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Adult orthodontic demand tends to come from people in their twenties to forties, and in Hollywaste's census neighbourhood 25.3% of its 2,090 residents are aged 25 to 49. Hollywaste has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. Officially, Hollywaste is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Hollywaste falls in a less deprived area than most of England. NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Hollywaste. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hollywaste is about 27 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. Census data puts 15.6% of Hollywaste's population at under 16. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Hollywaste's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended. As a guide, private aligner treatment (full course including retainers) in Hollywaste usually ranges from £1,500 to £5,500. A photo-based assessment is a practical first step to establish case complexity before comparing quoted fees.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Hollywaste
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hollywaste?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hollywaste is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 10.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Mitton Dental Surgery (10.7 miles) and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (10.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hollywaste?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hollywaste, 0 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stourport-on-Severn, 10.6 miles away.
Which practices near Hollywaste offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Hollywaste that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 10.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include South Road Dental Practice (16.2 miles) and Stella Dental Stafford (16.3 miles).
How's children's dental health in Hollywaste's area?
Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
Is Hollywaste rural or urban?
ONS classifies Hollywaste as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Hollywaste?
Hollywaste sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
Is Hollywaste well served by schools?
Hollywaste's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data).
Does treating both arches cost more?
Yes — treating both upper and lower teeth costs more than treating one arch. Some quotes are for a single arch only. Confirm whether a quote covers both arches when comparing prices between practices.
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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