Costs in Hundred Acres 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 | Angus Pringle Orthodontics, Fareham — 2.2 miles; 23 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | VIDA Dentistry, Fareham — 2.6 miles; 12 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 5 within 5 miles, 26 within 10, 71 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 26.7% aged 25 to 49 of 1,609 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within Hampshire | 227th closest to a practice of 737 places in the county; the county median is 3.3 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 Hundred Acres that list payment plans
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Hundred Acres, 26 practices within 10 and 71 practices within 20. The closest is Angus Pringle Orthodontics in Fareham, 2.2 miles south. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is VIDA Dentistry, 2.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 2.2 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (48 reviews) |
| VIDA DentistryFareham | 2.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (335 reviews) |
| DAVID GALE - THE SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC REFERRAL CENTREFareham | 2.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Serenity DentalFareham | 2.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (312 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTICA LIMITEDFareham | 2.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Southsea OrthodonticsWaterlooville | 5.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.6 (136 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hundred Acres with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Fareham, 2.2 miles south; the next are Waterlooville (5.7 miles east) and Portsmouth (6.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Fareham | 5 | 2.2 miles south |
| Waterlooville | 2 | 5.7 miles east |
| Portsmouth | 4 | 6.3 miles south-east |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1 | 6.6 miles south |
| Gosport | 3 | 6.7 miles south |
| Bursledon | 1 | 7.1 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hundred Acres
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Envisage Dental Emsworth (5.0 from 159 reviews), 10.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Envisage Dental EmsworthEmsworth | 5.0 (159 reviews) | 10.0 miles east |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 2.2 miles south |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 5.0 (36 reviews) | 6.6 miles south |
| Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic PracticePortsmouth | 4.9 (868 reviews) | 8.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Hundred Acres, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Angus Pringle Orthodontics, the nearest practice on our register (2.2 miles away, about 2.9 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 | £25 to £50 | £1,525 to £3,550 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £25 to £50 | £2,025 to £4,550 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £25 to £50 | £4,025 to £8,050 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £15 to £25 | £1,515 to £5,525 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £15 to £25 | £2,515 to £5,525 |
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 Hundred Acres
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic Practice, Portsmouth (8 miles) | Magnolia House Dental Practice (8.3 miles) | 2 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | VIDA Dentistry, Fareham (2.6 miles) | Serenity Dental (2.6 miles); Belgrave House Dental Practice (5.9 miles) | 12 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | VIDA Dentistry, Fareham (2.6 miles) | DAVID GALE - THE SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC REFERRAL CENTRE (2.6 miles); ORTHODONTICA LIMITED (2.6 miles) | 9 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Angus Pringle Orthodontics, Fareham (2.2 miles) | VIDA Dentistry (2.6 miles); Serenity Dental (2.6 miles) | 27 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Angus Pringle Orthodontics, Fareham (2.2 miles) | VIDA Dentistry (2.6 miles); Serenity Dental (2.6 miles) | 15 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Angus Pringle Orthodontics, Fareham (2.2 miles) | Southsea Orthodontics (5.7 miles); Belgrave House Dental Practice (5.9 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.
The cost of straightening teeth in Hundred Acres runs from free NHS treatment for eligible under-18s to over £7,000 for complex private cases. Most patients fall somewhere in the middle, and knowing each tier's typical cost is the first step. This guide sets out typical fees, what affects them, and how payment plans spread the cost.
Cost Context for Hundred Acres
Private full fixed brace treatment in Hundred Acres typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Hundred Acres. Hundred Acres is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Hundred Acres falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 18.6% of Hundred Acres's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 1,609 residents in Hundred Acres's census neighbourhood, above the 7.1% average across Hampshire. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Hundred Acres is better served than 60% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Hundred Acres attend schools such as Cams Hill School (2.7 miles) and The Henry Cort Community College (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Hundred Acres sits close to the England average for deprivation. See local practice availability in Hundred Acres → 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.
What Affects Orthodontic Costs?
Treatment type matters most. The gap between metal and lingual braces reflects real differences in materials, lab work and chair time.
Case complexity moves the price within any treatment type. A mild spacing case needs fewer appointments and less clinical time than a complex overbite correction with extractions.
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 are a recurring cost people forget; check whether the quote bundles them or adds them at the end.
Refinements are the additional aligners often needed after the first series; confirm they're covered rather than charged per set.
Practice location and overheads explain part of the spread: overheads differ practice to practice in Hundred Acres, and shopping around is standard for private treatment.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Hundred Acres
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 Hundred Acres 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.
What affects clear aligner cost in Hundred Acres?
There is no single price for clear aligners in Hundred Acres — it depends on several factors. Case complexity, number of trays, refinements and aftercare all move the total. Comparing quotes only makes sense once you know what each one covers.
Indicative Clear Aligner Costs in Hundred Acres
Private clear aligner treatment in Hundred Acres typically ranges as follows:
Affordable clear aligners in Hundred Acres
There are competitively priced aligner routes in Hundred Acres — the trick is knowing what a lower price represents. The key is whether the saving comes from a genuinely simple case or from reduced clinical oversight. This guide explains where corners are sometimes cut and how to spot real value.
Risks of Very Low-Cost Aligner Treatment
The greatest risk in very low-cost aligner treatment is mismatched case selection — where a treatment system designed for mild cases is applied to a more complex one. Signs that an aligner package may be cutting corners: no clinical X-rays requested before treatment, no in-person assessment at any stage, no mention of refinements or a very low refinement cap, retainers not included, and no clear escalation path if treatment isn't progressing as planned.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Hundred Acres
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hundred Acres?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hundred Acres is Angus Pringle Orthodontics in Fareham, about 2.2 miles to the south. The next closest are VIDA Dentistry (2.6 miles) and DAVID GALE - THE SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC REFERRAL CENTRE (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hundred Acres?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Hundred Acres, 26 practices within 10 miles and 71 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Hundred Acres offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Hundred Acres that mentions finance or monthly payment options is VIDA Dentistry in Fareham, about 2.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Serenity Dental (2.6 miles) and Belgrave House Dental Practice (5.9 miles).
Is Hundred Acres a family area?
Census data puts 18.6% of Hundred Acres's population at under 16.
Which NHS body covers Hundred Acres for dental care?
NHS dental commissioning in Hundred Acres falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board.
What kind of area is Hundred Acres?
By ONS classification, Hundred Acres falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Hundred Acres compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Hundred Acres is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Does treating both arches cost more?
Yes, both arches costs more than one — some quotes are single-arch only, so confirm exactly what's covered 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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