Costs in Plaistow 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 | Cranleigh Orthodontics, Cranleigh — 6 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming, Godalming — 8.2 miles |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 2 within 10, 84 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 21.2% aged 25 to 49 of 1,654 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within West Sussex | 280th closest to a practice of 383 places in the county; the county median is 3.5 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 Plaistow that list payment plans
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Plaistow; 2 practices within 10 and 84 practices within 20. The closest is Cranleigh Orthodontics, 6.0 miles north-east. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming, 8.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranleigh OrthodonticsCranleigh | 6.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.8 (47 reviews) |
| Surrey Orthodontics in GodalmingGodalming | 8.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (75 reviews) |
| Horsham Smiles Dental PracticeHorsham | 10.4 miles east | – | ✓ | – | 4.2 (140 reviews) |
| Dr Mark O'HaraHorsham | 10.5 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 10.6 miles east | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (360 reviews) |
| Brockley HouseGuildford | 10.7 miles north | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (32 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Plaistow with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Cranleigh, 6.0 miles north-east; the next are Godalming (8.2 miles north) and Horsham (10.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cranleigh | 1 | 6.0 miles north-east |
| Godalming | 1 | 8.2 miles north |
| Horsham | 4 | 10.4 miles east |
| Guildford | 13 | 10.7 miles north |
| Worplesdon | 1 | 12.9 miles north |
| Fairlands | 1 | 13.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Plaistow
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Dana Bondoc | Brace Club Orthodontics in Guildford (5.0 from 408 reviews), 11.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Dana Bondoc | Brace Club OrthodonticsGuildford | 5.0 (408 reviews) | 11.6 miles north |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 10.6 miles east |
| Elmsleigh House Dental ClinicAldershot | 5.0 (159 reviews) | 13.8 miles north-west |
| Eastgate Dental ClinicGuildford | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 11.6 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Plaistow, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Cranleigh Orthodontics, the nearest practice on our register (6 miles away, about 7.8 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 | £70 to £140 | £1,570 to £3,640 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £70 to £140 | £2,070 to £4,640 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £70 to £140 | £4,070 to £8,140 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £40 to £70 | £1,540 to £5,570 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £40 to £70 | £2,540 to £5,570 |
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 Plaistow
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Guildford Dental Practice (11.7 miles) | Guildford Orthodontics (11.7 miles); Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental) (12.1 miles) | 5 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming (8.2 miles) | Guildford Dental Centre (11.4 miles); Guildford Smiles Dental Practice (11.4 miles) | 15 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | Cranleigh Orthodontics (6 miles) | Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming (8.2 miles); BROCKLEY HOUSE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (10.8 miles) | 13 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Cranleigh Orthodontics (6 miles) | Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming (8.2 miles); Horsham Smiles Dental Practice (10.4 miles) | 29 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming (8.2 miles) | Dr Mark O'Hara (10.5 miles); Guildford Dental Centre (11.4 miles) | 21 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming (8.2 miles) | Rectory House Dental Practice (11.6 miles); Specialist Dental (11.6 miles) | 13 |
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 Plaistow runs from free NHS treatment for eligible under-18s to over £7,000 for complex private cases. Understanding what drives the price, and what should be included in the fee, helps you compare quotes accurately. Below we break down NHS and private pricing and the finance options available locally.
Cost Context for Plaistow
As a guide, private full fixed brace treatment in Plaistow 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.
Orthodontic practices in and around Plaistow vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Plaistow — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 17.9% of Plaistow's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8% of the 1,654 residents in Plaistow's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across West Sussex. Plaistow has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Plaistow sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Plaistow is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Plaistow → 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 Plaistow
Here's how private treatment costs typically stack up in Plaistow:
| 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 Plaistow. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Plaistow — 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.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Plaistow
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 Plaistow 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.
Budget aligner options in Plaistow
'Affordable' and 'cheap' are meaningfully different when it comes to aligner treatment in Plaistow. The key is whether the saving comes from a genuinely simple case or from reduced clinical oversight. Below, we break down what drives the low end of the market and how to compare it safely.
What Makes Some Aligner Options Cheaper in Plaistow?
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.
What affects clear aligner cost in Plaistow?
What you pay for clear aligners in Plaistow reflects the case, not just the brand. Case complexity, number of trays, refinements and aftercare all move the total. Comparing quotes only makes sense once you know what each one covers.
What Affects Clear Aligner Cost in Plaistow?
Case complexity sets the baseline: the number of trays and the difficulty of the movements largely decide the fee. It's assessed in person, but an online screen can give you a rough steer first.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Plaistow
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Plaistow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Plaistow is Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 6.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming (8.2 miles) and Horsham Smiles Dental Practice (10.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Plaistow?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Plaistow, 2 practices within 10 miles and 84 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cranleigh, 6.0 miles away.
Which practices near Plaistow offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Plaistow that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming, about 8.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Guildford Dental Centre (11.4 miles) and Guildford Smiles Dental Practice (11.4 miles).
What NHS area is Plaistow in for dental services?
Plaistow sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
What is the population of Plaistow?
Around 395 people live in Plaistow.
How deprived is Plaistow compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Plaistow is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Is Plaistow a family area?
Around 17.9% of Plaistow's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
How much do braces cost in Plaistow?
Private metal fixed braces in Plaistow typically cost £1,500–£3,500. Ceramic braces £2,000–£4,500. NHS braces are free for eligible under-18s. Lingual braces and Invisalign cost more — see the full comparison above.
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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