Costs in The Stubb at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 14.3 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre, Shrewsbury — 16 miles |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 0 within 10, 12 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 25.1% aged 25 to 49 of 1,536 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Access within Sir Powys | 138th closest to a practice of 424 places in the county; the county median is 19.1 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 The Stubb that list payment plans
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of The Stubb; 12 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, 14.3 miles north-east. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre, 16.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 14.3 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 14.5 miles east | – | ✓ | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 14.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 15.7 miles east | – | ✓ | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 15.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 15.8 miles north | – | ✓ | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Stubb with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Bicton, 14.3 miles north-east; the next are Shrewsbury (14.5 miles east) and Oswestry (15.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bicton | 1 | 14.3 miles north-east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 14.5 miles east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 15.8 miles north |
| Wellington | 3 | 25.1 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 26.4 miles east |
| Telford | 4 | 27.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Stubb
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury (5.0 from 131 reviews), 16.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 16.2 miles east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 14.7 miles north-east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 14.3 miles north-east |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.9 (280 reviews) | 16.1 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 Stubb, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, the nearest practice on our register (14.3 miles away, about 18.6 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 | £165 to £335 | £1,665 to £3,835 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £165 to £335 | £2,165 to £4,835 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £165 to £335 | £4,165 to £8,335 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £100 to £165 | £1,600 to £5,665 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £100 to £165 | £2,600 to £5,665 |
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 Stubb
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (26.4 miles) | Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (27.1 miles); Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic (27.2 miles) | 0 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (16 miles) | New Park House Dental Centre (16.2 miles); The Smile Centre Shrewsbury (17.3 miles) | 3 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | St Johns Hill Dental, Shrewsbury (15.7 miles) | EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (15.8 miles); Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (16 miles) | 6 |
| Private treatment | private fees | The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton (14.3 miles) | Bayston Hill Dental Practice (14.5 miles); Shrewsbury Dental Lab (14.7 miles) | 11 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton (14.3 miles) | St Johns Hill Dental (15.7 miles); Belmont Orthodontic Centre (15.8 miles) | 7 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton (14.3 miles) | Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (16 miles); Winchester House Dental Practice (16.1 miles) | 3 |
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.
Price is often the deciding factor when choosing orthodontic treatment in The Stubb. What's included in a quote matters as much as the headline figure when you compare providers. Below we break down NHS and private pricing and the finance options available locally.
Typical Orthodontic Costs in The Stubb
The table below sets out indicative private ranges in The Stubb — useful for a like-for-like comparison:
| Treatment type | Typical cost range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NHS metal braces | Free for eligible under-18s | Adults who do qualify pay NHS Wales dental charges, capped at £384 for a course of treatment. |
| 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 The Stubb. |
These are typical private fee ranges for The Stubb — 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.
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 should be clarified in every quote, since one-arch and two-arch treatment are priced very differently.
Retainers close out treatment but aren't always in the headline fee — ask whether they're included or charged on top.
Refinements can quietly inflate an aligner bill if capped, so pin down the refinement policy up front.
Practice location and overheads vary across The Stubb — higher-rent locations charge more, which is exactly why comparing a few local quotes pays off.
Cost Context for The Stubb
Private full fixed brace treatment in The Stubb typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
What's available in The Stubb depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. ONS classifies The Stubb as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. The Stubb sits within Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.4% of The Stubb's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,536 residents in The Stubb's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of The Stubb; the nearest is about 14 miles away. The Stubb falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. See local practice availability in The Stubb → 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.
How much do aligners cost in The Stubb?
Aligner pricing in The Stubb is driven by more than the headline figure. Case complexity, number of trays, refinements and aftercare all move the total. What's included matters more than the sticker price when you compare providers.
Why Aligner Quotes Vary in The Stubb
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.
Finding value in clear aligner treatment in The Stubb
'Affordable' and 'cheap' are meaningfully different when it comes to aligner treatment in The Stubb. The saving is fine when it matches a simple case; it's a risk when it means less clinical input. Below, we break down what drives the low end of the market and how to compare it safely.
Where the Savings Come From in The Stubb
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.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in The Stubb
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Stubb?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Stubb is The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 14.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Bayston Hill Dental Practice (14.5 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (14.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Stubb?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Stubb, 0 practices within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bicton, 14.3 miles away.
Which practices near The Stubb offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to The Stubb that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre, about 16.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include New Park House Dental Centre (16.2 miles) and The Smile Centre Shrewsbury (17.3 miles).
Is The Stubb a family area?
Census data puts 15.4% of The Stubb's population at under 16.
Which NHS body covers The Stubb for dental care?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board.
What kind of area is The Stubb?
ONS classifies The Stubb as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
How deprived is The Stubb compared with the rest of Wales?
By the national deprivation index, The Stubb is less deprived than most of Wales. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How much does Invisalign cost?
Invisalign costs typically range from £2,500 for Invisalign Lite (mild cases) to £5,500 for Invisalign Comprehensive (complex full-arch treatment). Fees should include ClinCheck planning, all aligner trays, refinements within the treatment cycle, 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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