Costs in The Chart 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 | Halo Dental, Sevenoaks — 6.4 miles; 25 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic Dentist, Sevenoaks — 7.7 miles; 5 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 33 within 10, 206 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 25.7% aged 25 to 49 of 1,371 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within Surrey | 397th closest to a practice of 415 places in the county; the county median is 1.9 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 The Chart that list payment plans
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of The Chart; 33 practices within 10 and 206 practices within 20. The closest is Halo Dental in Sevenoaks, 6.4 miles east. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic Dentist, 7.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halo DentalSevenoaks | 6.4 miles east | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (64 reviews) |
| JR Dental PracticeSevenoaks | 6.5 miles east | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (10 reviews) |
| Buckhurst HouseSevenoaks | 6.7 miles east | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Atkinson Brignall Caring DentistrySevenoaks | 6.7 miles east | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (151 reviews) |
| Eustace Dental & Implant ClinicSevenoaks | 7.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.8 (319 reviews) |
| AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic DentistSevenoaks | 7.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (85 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Chart with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Sevenoaks, 6.4 miles east; the next are East Grinstead (8.1 miles south) and Orpington (8.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sevenoaks | 6 | 6.4 miles east |
| East Grinstead | 8 | 8.1 miles south |
| Orpington | 4 | 8.8 miles north |
| Purley | 4 | 8.9 miles north-west |
| Coulsdon | 2 | 9.1 miles north-west |
| Croydon | 2 | 9.4 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Chart
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Oakmead Dental Care East Grinstead (5.0 from 100 reviews), 8.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 8.5 miles south |
| AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic DentistSevenoaks | 5.0 (85 reviews) | 7.7 miles north-east |
| Halo DentalSevenoaks | 5.0 (64 reviews) | 6.4 miles east |
| JR Dental PracticeSevenoaks | 5.0 (10 reviews) | 6.5 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 The Chart, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Halo Dental, the nearest practice on our register (6.4 miles away, about 8.3 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 | £75 to £150 | £1,575 to £3,650 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £75 to £150 | £2,075 to £4,650 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £75 to £150 | £4,075 to £8,150 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £45 to £75 | £1,545 to £5,575 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £45 to £75 | £2,545 to £5,575 |
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 The Chart
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Halo Dental, Sevenoaks (6.4 miles) | Atkinson Brignall Caring Dentistry (6.7 miles); AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic Dentist (7.7 miles) | 5 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic Dentist, Sevenoaks (7.7 miles) | Oakmead Dental Care East Grinstead (8.5 miles); The High Street Dental Practice (9 miles) | 5 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | Eustace Dental & Implant Clinic, Sevenoaks (7 miles) | Saint Faith Dental Clinic (8.5 miles); Kings Dental Care (8.8 miles) | 11 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Halo Dental, Sevenoaks (6.4 miles) | JR Dental Practice (6.5 miles); Buckhurst House (6.7 miles) | 25 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Halo Dental, Sevenoaks (6.4 miles) | JR Dental Practice (6.5 miles); Atkinson Brignall Caring Dentistry (6.7 miles) | 14 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Halo Dental, Sevenoaks (6.4 miles) | JR Dental Practice (6.5 miles); Atkinson Brignall Caring Dentistry (6.7 miles) | 10 |
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 The Chart 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.
Why Quotes Vary So Much
Treatment type sets the baseline: the appliance you choose, from budget metal to premium lingual, largely decides the starting price before anything else.
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 is an easy thing to miss: a single-arch quote will look cheaper than a dual-arch one, so check like for like.
Retainers are a recurring cost people forget; check whether the quote bundles them or adds them at the end.
Refinements (for aligner treatment) are the extra trays that finish the result. They should be included — ask explicitly before signing.
Practice location and overheads explain part of the spread: overheads differ practice to practice in The Chart, and shopping around is standard for private treatment.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in The Chart
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 The Chart 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.
Cost Context for The Chart
Expect private full fixed brace treatment costs in The Chart to fall roughly between £1,500 and £5,500. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving The Chart. Officially, The Chart is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in The Chart. The Chart's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around The Chart, 6.4% of the 1,371 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.6% average across Surrey, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in The Chart usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Families in The Chart are served by secondary schools including Oxted School (1.9 miles) and Charles Darwin School (4.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. The Chart sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to The Chart is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in The Chart → 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.
Affordable clear aligners in The Chart
There are competitively priced aligner routes in The Chart — the trick is knowing what a lower price represents. The saving is fine when it matches a simple case; it's a risk when it means less clinical input. A photo assessment first tells you whether a budget option even suits your case.
How to Find Genuine Value in The Chart
The most reliable route to good value in The Chart 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.
Aligner pricing in The Chart explained
There is no single price for clear aligners in The Chart — 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.
Indicative Clear Aligner Costs in The Chart
As a rough guide, aligner treatment in The Chart falls into these bands:
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in The Chart
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Chart?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Chart is Halo Dental in Sevenoaks, about 6.4 miles to the east. The next closest are JR Dental Practice (6.5 miles) and Buckhurst House (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Chart?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Chart, 33 practices within 10 miles and 206 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Sevenoaks, 6.4 miles away.
Which practices near The Chart offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to The Chart that mentions finance or monthly payment options is AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic Dentist in Sevenoaks, about 7.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Oakmead Dental Care East Grinstead (8.5 miles) and The High Street Dental Practice (9.0 miles).
Is The Chart a family area?
Census data puts 16.3% of The Chart's population at under 16.
Which NHS body covers The Chart for dental care?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board.
What kind of area is The Chart?
By ONS classification, The Chart falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is The Chart compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, The Chart is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Is it worth getting multiple quotes?
Yes — for private orthodontic treatment, getting two or three quotes from practices in your area is sensible. Fees vary by practice, clinician experience, and overheads. Ensure you're comparing like-for-like: same treatment type, same number of arches, retainers and refinements included.
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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