Costs in Hundred End 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 | Martin J Kenyon, Dental Surgeons, Lytham St Annes — 4.6 miles; 29 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | The Lytham Dental Clinic, Lytham St Annes — 4.6 miles; 14 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 2 within 5 miles, 33 within 10, 104 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 11.1% aged 16 to 24 and 29.9% aged 25 to 49 of 1,247 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within Lancashire | 537th closest to a practice of 618 places in the county; the county median is 2 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 End that list payment plans
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Hundred End, 33 practices within 10 and 104 practices within 20. The closest is Martin J Kenyon, Dental Surgeons in Lytham St Annes, 4.6 miles north-west. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is The Lytham Dental Clinic, 4.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin J Kenyon, Dental SurgeonsLytham St Annes | 4.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.2 (155 reviews) |
| The Lytham Dental ClinicLytham St Annes | 4.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (639 reviews) |
| Hoghton Street Dental PracticeSouthport | 5.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.8 (378 reviews) |
| Southport OrthodonticsSouthport | 5.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.1 (9 reviews) |
| Lancashire Smiles Dental PracticeKirkham | 6.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (232 reviews) |
| Secrets Dental & Medical CentreSouthport | 7.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | 4.8 (145 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hundred End with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Lytham St Annes, 4.6 miles north-west; the next are Southport (5.7 miles south-west) and Kirkham (6.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Lytham St Annes | 7 | 4.6 miles north-west |
| Southport | 3 | 5.7 miles south-west |
| Kirkham | 1 | 6.3 miles north |
| Preston | 11 | 7.3 miles north-east |
| Leyland | 4 | 7.5 miles east |
| Ormskirk | 2 | 8.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hundred End
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Towngate Dental Practice in Leyland (5.0 from 814 reviews), 7.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Towngate Dental PracticeLeyland | 5.0 (814 reviews) | 7.5 miles east |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.0 (61 reviews) | 9.9 miles north-east |
| King's OrthodonticsLytham St Annes | 5.0 (23 reviews) | 7.5 miles north-west |
| Seventy One DentalLeyland | 4.9 (671 reviews) | 7.5 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 Hundred End, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Martin J Kenyon, Dental Surgeons, the nearest practice on our register (4.6 miles away, about 6 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 | £55 to £110 | £1,555 to £3,610 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £55 to £110 | £2,055 to £4,610 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £55 to £110 | £4,055 to £8,110 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £30 to £55 | £1,530 to £5,555 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £30 to £55 | £2,530 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 Hundred End
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | The Lytham Dental Clinic, Lytham St Annes (4.6 miles) | The Waterside Dental Clinic (7.4 miles); Fishergate Hill Dental (8.3 miles) | 6 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | The Lytham Dental Clinic, Lytham St Annes (4.6 miles) | Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice (6.3 miles); Penwortham Dental - Tooth Talk (7.3 miles) | 14 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | Martin J Kenyon, Dental Surgeons, Lytham St Annes (4.6 miles) | Hoghton Street Dental Practice (5.7 miles); Southport Orthodontics (5.7 miles) | 12 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Martin J Kenyon, Dental Surgeons, Lytham St Annes (4.6 miles) | The Lytham Dental Clinic (4.6 miles); Hoghton Street Dental Practice (5.7 miles) | 29 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Martin J Kenyon, Dental Surgeons, Lytham St Annes (4.6 miles) | The Lytham Dental Clinic (4.6 miles); Hoghton Street Dental Practice (5.7 miles) | 22 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Southport Orthodontics (5.7 miles) | Lotus Dental Practice (7.5 miles); Cottage Dental Practice (8.5 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.
Price is often the deciding factor when choosing orthodontic treatment in Hundred End. Understanding what drives the price, and what should be included in the fee, helps you compare quotes accurately. This guide sets out typical fees, what affects them, and how payment plans spread the cost.
Cost Context for Hundred End
Private full fixed brace treatment in Hundred End 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.
Not every practice near Hundred End offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Hundred End is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Hundred End. Census data puts 14.9% of Hundred End's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Hundred End, 6.3% of the 1,247 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across Lancashire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Hundred End are Tarleton Academy (2.0 miles) and Stanley High School (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Hundred End is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Hundred End is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 9 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Hundred End → 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 Payment Plans in Hundred End
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 End 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 You're Actually Paying For
Treatment type is the biggest driver. Metal is cheapest, ceramic more, aligners and lingual more again — each appliance has different manufacture, fitting and adjustment costs.
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 should be clarified in every quote, since one-arch and two-arch treatment are priced very differently.
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 vary across Hundred End — higher-rent locations charge more, which is exactly why comparing a few local quotes pays off.
Clear aligners in Hundred End — comparing lower-cost options
Affordable clear aligner options in Hundred End genuinely exist and can deliver good results. 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.
How to Find Genuine Value in Hundred End
Good value in Hundred End 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.
Aligner pricing in Hundred End explained
Clear aligner cost in Hundred End varies considerably from case to case. 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.
What Drives Aligner Pricing in Hundred End
Case complexity is the single biggest driver. A mild case of 14–20 trays costs far less than a full-arch case needing 40+ trays and an extended refinement phase. Complexity is judged at examination, but a remote assessment gives an early indication.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Hundred End
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hundred End?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hundred End is Martin J Kenyon, Dental Surgeons in Lytham St Annes, about 4.6 miles to the north-west. The next closest are The Lytham Dental Clinic (4.6 miles) and Hoghton Street Dental Practice (5.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hundred End?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Hundred End, 33 practices within 10 miles and 104 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Hundred End offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Hundred End that mentions finance or monthly payment options is The Lytham Dental Clinic in Lytham St Annes, about 4.6 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice (6.3 miles) and Penwortham Dental - Tooth Talk (7.3 miles).
Which towns are close to Hundred End?
Nearby towns include Holmeswood, Freckleton, Tarleton.
Which county covers Hundred End?
Hundred End falls within Lancashire.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Hundred End?
NHS dental commissioning in Hundred End falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board.
Is tooth decay common among young children near Hundred End?
Regionally, 26.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
How much do NHS braces cost?
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers.
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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