Costs in Stud Green 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 | Optima Dental Care, Maidenhead — 2 miles; 28 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Alma Road Dental, Windsor — 4.9 miles; 10 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 7 within 5 miles, 56 within 10, 196 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 11.9% aged 16 to 24 and 25.2% aged 25 to 49 of 1,946 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead | 33rd closest to a practice of 55 places in the county; the county median is 1.7 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 Stud Green that list payment plans
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Stud Green, 56 practices within 10 and 196 practices within 20. The closest is Optima Dental Care in Maidenhead, 2.0 miles north. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Alma Road Dental, 4.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optima Dental CareMaidenhead | 2.0 miles north | – | ✓ | – | 4.5 (94 reviews) |
| MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidenhead | 2.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Acorn Dental CareMaidenhead | 2.4 miles north | – | ✓ | – | 4.6 (650 reviews) |
| Belmont Lodge Dental HealthMaidenhead | 2.6 miles north | – | ✓ | – | 3.4 (78 reviews) |
| Alma Road DentalWindsor | 4.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (52 reviews) |
| Alma OrthodonticsSlough | 5.0 miles east | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stud Green with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Maidenhead, 2.0 miles north; the next are Windsor (4.9 miles east) and Slough (5.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead | 4 | 2.0 miles north |
| Windsor | 4 | 4.9 miles east |
| Slough | 10 | 5.0 miles east |
| Ascot | 2 | 5.2 miles south |
| Bracknell | 1 | 5.9 miles south |
| Marlow | 2 | 6.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stud Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Alma Road Dental in Windsor (5.0 from 52 reviews), 4.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Road DentalWindsor | 5.0 (52 reviews) | 4.9 miles east |
| Dr Raj - Invisalign and Dental EmergenciesSlough | 5.0 (36 reviews) | 5.6 miles north-east |
| Belur Orthodontics - Specialist Orthodontist in MarlowMarlow | 5.0 (25 reviews) | 6.1 miles north |
| Smile Rooms WindsorWindsor | 4.9 (515 reviews) | 5.2 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 Stud Green, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Optima Dental Care, the nearest practice on our register (2 miles away, about 2.6 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 | £25 to £45 | £1,525 to £3,545 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £25 to £45 | £2,025 to £4,545 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £25 to £45 | £4,025 to £8,045 |
| 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 Stud Green
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Alma Orthodontics, Slough (5 miles) | Ascot Dental Suite (5.2 miles); Smile Rooms Windsor (5.2 miles) | 7 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Alma Road Dental, Windsor (4.9 miles) | Ascot Dental Suite (5.2 miles); Acorn Dental Care (5.8 miles) | 10 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (2.3 miles) | Smile Rooms Windsor (5.2 miles); Abbey Dental Surgery (5.5 miles) | 12 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Optima Dental Care, Maidenhead (2 miles) | Acorn Dental Care (2.4 miles); Belmont Lodge Dental Health (2.6 miles) | 28 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Acorn Dental Care, Maidenhead (2.4 miles) | Alma Road Dental (4.9 miles); Alma Orthodontics (5 miles) | 18 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Alma Road Dental, Windsor (4.9 miles) | Alma Orthodontics (5 miles); Windsor Centre For Advanced Dentistry (5 miles) | 12 |
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 Stud Green runs from free NHS treatment for eligible under-18s to over £7,000 for complex private cases. Case complexity, appliance type and inclusions all move the total up or down. Payment plans can make private treatment accessible even on a tighter budget.
Orthodontic Price Guide for Stud Green
Here's how private treatment costs typically stack up in Stud Green:
| 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 Stud Green. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Stud Green — 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 Stud Green
Private full fixed brace treatment costs in Stud Green generally sit 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 Stud Green. Stud Green is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Stud Green's under-16 share sits at 21%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,946 residents in the neighbourhood around Stud Green, 11.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 8.1% average across Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Stud Green has more choice than 64% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Stud Green attend schools such as Holyport College (0.4 miles) and Cox Green School (1.7 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 83 schools and 27,804 pupils in Stud Green's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Stud Green among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Stud Green is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Stud Green → 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 Stud Green
Most private orthodontic practices in Stud Green 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.
Affordable clear aligners in Stud Green
Lower-cost clear aligners in Stud Green are the right call for some cases and the wrong one for others. The saving is fine when it matches a simple case; it's a risk when it means less clinical input. Knowing the warning signs helps you tell a good-value option from a false economy.
Where the Savings Come From in Stud Green
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 Stud Green?
What you pay for clear aligners in Stud Green reflects the case, not just the brand. 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.
Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Quote in Stud Green
Before signing a treatment agreement with any provider in Stud Green, ask: Does the fee include unlimited refinements or is there a defined cap? Are retainers (both fixed bonded and removable) included? Are there charges for broken attachments or replacement aligners? What happens if the final result needs additional trays after the initial series?
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Stud Green
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stud Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stud Green is Optima Dental Care in Maidenhead, about 2.0 miles to the north. The next closest are MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (2.3 miles) and Acorn Dental Care (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stud Green?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Stud Green, 56 practices within 10 miles and 196 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Stud Green offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Stud Green that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Alma Road Dental in Windsor, about 4.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Ascot Dental Suite (5.2 miles) and Acorn Dental Care (5.8 miles).
Which NHS body covers Stud Green for dental care?
NHS dental commissioning in Stud Green falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board.
Is Stud Green well served by schools?
There are 83 schools and 27,804 pupils in Stud Green's Local Authority area, per DfE data.
Is Stud Green a family area?
Around 21% of Stud Green's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
Is Stud Green rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Stud Green falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
Can I find out what treatment might cost without an appointment in Stud Green?
A free photo assessment through Virtual Consultant Online gives an initial view of which treatment types suit your case and what they typically cost in Stud Green — before committing to a paid consultation.
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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