Costs in Overross 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 | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 9.5 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 9.5 miles |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 1 within 10, 32 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 of 1,853 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Access within Herefordshire | 309th closest to a practice of 503 places in the county; the county median is 8.1 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 Overross that list payment plans
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Overross; 1 practice within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 9.5 miles south-west. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, 9.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 9.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 10.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 11.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 11.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 11.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 11.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Overross with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Monmouth, 9.5 miles south-west; the next are Hereford (10.8 miles north-west) and Quedgeley (13.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 9.5 miles south-west |
| Hereford | 9 | 10.8 miles north-west |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 13.9 miles south-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 14.2 miles east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 16.9 miles north-east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 16.9 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Overross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse (5.0 from 303 reviews), 17.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 17.2 miles south-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 14.6 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 16.9 miles north-east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 16.9 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 Overross, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, the nearest practice on our register (9.5 miles away, about 12.4 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 | £110 to £220 | £1,610 to £3,720 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £110 to £220 | £2,110 to £4,720 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £110 to £220 | £4,110 to £8,220 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £65 to £110 | £1,565 to £5,610 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £65 to £110 | £2,565 to £5,610 |
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 Overross
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Phoenix Orthodontics, Gloucester (14.5 miles) | Cotteswold House Dental Care (15.6 miles); HRS Dental Care (17.8 miles) | 3 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth (9.5 miles) | Phoenix Orthodontics (14.5 miles); Gloucester Dental Care (14.7 miles) | 6 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford (11 miles) | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (11.3 miles); Willows Dentistry (11.3 miles) | 10 |
| Private treatment | private fees | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth (9.5 miles) | The Dentist @ Tupsley (10.8 miles); St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (11 miles) | 30 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth (9.5 miles) | The Dentist @ Tupsley (10.8 miles); St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (11 miles) | 17 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth (9.5 miles) | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (11.3 miles); St.James Dental (13.9 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.
There's no single price for orthodontics in Overross — the range is genuinely wide. Case complexity, appliance type and inclusions all move the total up or down. A photo assessment helps you gauge likely complexity before comparing quotes.
Orthodontic Price Guide for Overross
As a private-fee guide for Overross, the main options compare roughly as follows:
| 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 Overross. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Overross — 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.
Cost Context for Overross
Private full fixed brace treatment in Overross typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
There's no orthodontist on record in Overross itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is under a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Overross is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Overross falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,853 residents in Overross's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Overross has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Overross attend schools such as John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (0.5 miles) and Dene Magna and Sixth Form (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Overross's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Overross sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Overross is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 32 miles away. See local practice availability in Overross → 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.
Paying for Orthodontic Treatment in Overross
Most private orthodontic practices in Overross 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.
Clear aligners in Overross — comparing lower-cost options
There are competitively priced aligner routes in Overross — the trick is knowing what a lower price represents. 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.
What Makes Some Aligner Options Cheaper in Overross?
Treatment scope — capping the trays and appointments for a straightforward case is a legitimate saving, not a corner cut — provided the case is actually that simple.
How much do aligners cost in Overross?
Aligner pricing in Overross is driven by more than the headline figure. Complexity, brand, refinement allowances and clinical input each pull the price up or down. Comparing quotes only makes sense once you know what each one covers.
Why Aligner Quotes Vary in Overross
Case complexity moves the price more than anything else — a short mild course is a fraction of a complex full-arch treatment with mid-course corrections. Only a clinician can grade it, though a photo review hints at it early.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Overross
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Overross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Overross is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 9.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are The Dentist @ Tupsley (10.8 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (11.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Overross?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Overross, 1 practice within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Monmouth, 9.5 miles away.
Which practices near Overross offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Overross that mentions finance or monthly payment options is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 9.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Phoenix Orthodontics (14.5 miles) and Gloucester Dental Care (14.7 miles).
How many pupils are in Overross's Local Authority?
DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Overross's Local Authority.
How's children's dental health in Overross's area?
OHID figures for this ICB show 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Overross?
NHS dental commissioning in Overross falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board.
How deprived is Overross compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Overross is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How much does Invisalign cost?
Roughly £2,500 for Invisalign Lite on mild cases up to £5,500 for Comprehensive full-arch treatment. The fee should cover ClinCheck planning, all trays, refinements and 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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