Costs in Roughdown 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 | Ferry Dental Centre, Southampton — 5.3 miles; 19 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard, Southampton — 5.4 miles; 11 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 22 within 10, 65 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 of 2,085 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within Hampshire | 568th 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 Roughdown that list payment plans
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Roughdown; 22 practices within 10 and 65 practices within 20. The closest is Ferry Dental Centre in Southampton, 5.3 miles north. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard, 5.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Dental CentreSouthampton | 5.3 miles north | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (304 reviews) |
| Dentistry @ Oceana BoulevardSouthampton | 5.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.9 miles north | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (82 reviews) |
| SmilemakersBursledon | 5.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (379 reviews) |
| Bedford Place DentistSouthampton | 6.5 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (88 reviews) |
| Hampshire DentistsSouthampton | 6.5 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (293 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Roughdown with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Southampton, 5.3 miles north; the next are Bursledon (5.9 miles north-east) and Portswood (6.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 10 | 5.3 miles north |
| Bursledon | 1 | 5.9 miles north-east |
| Portswood | 3 | 6.9 miles north |
| Totton | 1 | 7.8 miles north-west |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1 | 8.9 miles east |
| Havenstreet | 1 | 9.6 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 Roughdown
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Specialist Endodontic Centre in Portswood (5.0 from 92 reviews), 6.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 6.9 miles north |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 5.9 miles north |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 9.8 miles east |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 5.0 (36 reviews) | 8.9 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 Roughdown, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Ferry Dental Centre, the nearest practice on our register (5.3 miles away, about 6.9 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 | £60 to £125 | £1,560 to £3,625 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £60 to £125 | £2,060 to £4,625 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £60 to £125 | £4,060 to £8,125 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £35 to £60 | £1,535 to £5,560 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £35 to £60 | £2,535 to £5,560 |
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 Roughdown
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Hampshire Dentists, Southampton (6.5 miles) | Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic (7.8 miles); Isle of Wight Dental Clinic (9.6 miles) | 4 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard, Southampton (5.4 miles) | Smilemakers (5.9 miles); Bedford Place Dentist (6.5 miles) | 13 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L (6.5 miles) | Specialist Endodontic Centre (6.9 miles); Oakley Road Dental Practice (7.4 miles) | 12 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Ferry Dental Centre, Southampton (5.3 miles) | Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard (5.4 miles); Portland Street Dental Care (5.9 miles) | 27 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard, Southampton (5.4 miles) | Portland Street Dental Care (5.9 miles); Smilemakers (5.9 miles) | 16 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Bedford Place Dentist, Southampton (6.5 miles) | Hampshire Dentists (6.5 miles); Octagon Dental Centre (6.8 miles) | 9 |
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 Roughdown — the range is genuinely wide. What's included in a quote matters as much as the headline figure when you compare providers. This guide sets out typical fees, what affects them, and how payment plans spread the cost.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Roughdown
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 Roughdown 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.
Typical Orthodontic Costs in Roughdown
As a private-fee guide for Roughdown, 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 Roughdown. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Roughdown — 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 Roughdown
Expect private full fixed brace treatment costs in Roughdown to fall roughly between £1,500 and £5,500. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Roughdown. Roughdown — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15.2% of Roughdown's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 2,085 residents in Roughdown's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.1% average across Hampshire. Roughdown has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Roughdown are Lift New Forest (1.0 miles) and Noadswood School (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Roughdown is roughly mid-table for England. See local practice availability in Roughdown → 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.
Finding value in clear aligner treatment in Roughdown
Lower-cost clear aligners in Roughdown are the right call for some cases and the wrong one for others. 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.
Getting Real Value in Roughdown
The most reliable route to good value in Roughdown is to establish case complexity first, then compare quotes on like-for-like terms. A photo assessment gives you a clinician's read on likely complexity before paid consultations, so you compare from an informed position.
Clear aligner cost in Roughdown
There is no single price for clear aligners in Roughdown — it depends on several factors. Complexity, brand, refinement allowances and clinical input each pull the price up or down. What's included matters more than the sticker price when you compare providers.
Why Aligner Quotes Vary in Roughdown
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 Roughdown
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Roughdown?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Roughdown is Ferry Dental Centre in Southampton, about 5.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard (5.4 miles) and Portland Street Dental Care (5.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Roughdown?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Roughdown, 22 practices within 10 miles and 65 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Southampton, 5.3 miles away.
Which practices near Roughdown offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Roughdown that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard in Southampton, about 5.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Smilemakers (5.9 miles) and Bedford Place Dentist (6.5 miles).
How many families live in Roughdown?
Census data puts 15.2% of Roughdown's population at under 16.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Roughdown?
Roughdown sits within NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
What kind of area is Roughdown?
ONS classifies Roughdown as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Roughdown compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Roughdown is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
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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