Costs in Tigley 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 | Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes — 2.8 miles; 14 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Devon Dental Centre of Excellence, Ashburton — 6 miles; 4 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 2 within 5 miles, 15 within 10, 33 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 of 2,146 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within Devon | 168th closest to a practice of 970 places in the county; the county median is 6.9 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 Tigley that list payment plans
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Tigley, 15 practices within 10 and 33 practices within 20. The closest is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 2.8 miles east. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence, 6.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 2.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 3.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 5.9 miles north | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 6.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 7.9 miles east | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 8.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tigley with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Totnes, 2.8 miles east; the next are Ashburton (5.9 miles north) and Torquay (7.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Totnes | 2 | 2.8 miles east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 5.9 miles north |
| Torquay | 4 | 7.9 miles east |
| Paignton | 2 | 8.1 miles east |
| Cockington | 1 | 8.7 miles east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 8.7 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 Tigley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is South Devon Dental in Torquay (5.0 from 820 reviews), 7.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 7.9 miles east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 9.5 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 8.7 miles east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 9.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Tigley, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, the nearest practice on our register (2.8 miles away, about 3.6 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 | £35 to £65 | £1,535 to £3,565 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £35 to £65 | £2,035 to £4,565 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £35 to £65 | £4,035 to £8,065 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £20 to £35 | £1,520 to £5,535 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £20 to £35 | £2,520 to £5,535 |
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 Tigley
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Expert Smile, Paignton (8.6 miles) | Clark House Dental (17.9 miles) | 2 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Devon Dental Centre of Excellence, Ashburton (6 miles) | GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic (8.1 miles); Expert Smile (8.6 miles) | 12 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes (2.8 miles) | Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (3.1 miles); Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (6 miles) | 13 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes (2.8 miles) | Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (3.1 miles); Moor Dental & Implant Clinic (5.9 miles) | 29 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes (2.8 miles) | Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (3.1 miles); Moor Dental & Implant Clinic (5.9 miles) | 18 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Ocean Orthodontic Clinic, Cockington (8.7 miles) | Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (16.3 miles); Terrace Dental Care (16.3 miles) | 7 |
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.
Orthodontic treatment costs in Tigley vary widely by treatment type, case complexity and practice. 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.
Cost Context for Tigley
Private full fixed brace treatment in Tigley typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Tigley. Officially, Tigley is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Tigley falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Tigley's under-16 share sits at 15.6%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,146 residents in the neighbourhood around Tigley, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Tigley are King Edward VI Community College (2.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Tigley's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Tigley is about 16 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. See local practice availability in Tigley → 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 Payment Plans in Tigley
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 Tigley 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.
Why Quotes Vary So Much
Treatment type is the biggest driver. Metal is cheapest, ceramic more, aligners and lingual more again — each appliance has different manufacture, fitting and adjustment costs.
Case complexity moves the price within any treatment type. A mild spacing case needs fewer appointments and less clinical time than a complex overbite correction with extractions.
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 (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 Tigley, and shopping around is standard for private treatment.
Budget aligner options in Tigley
'Affordable' and 'cheap' are meaningfully different when it comes to aligner treatment in Tigley. Understanding what a lower price actually buys is essential before committing. Below, we break down what drives the low end of the market and how to compare it safely.
Why Some Aligners Cost Less in Tigley
Treatment scope — short-series aligners for mild front-tooth alignment legitimately cost less: fewer trays, fewer appointments, less complexity. A simple crowding case can be well served by an entry-level system.
How much do aligners cost in Tigley?
Clear aligner cost in Tigley varies considerably from case to case. Complexity, brand, refinement allowances and clinical input each pull the price up or down. Understanding what sits behind the number is the key to comparing value properly.
Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Quote in Tigley
Before signing a treatment agreement with any provider in Tigley, 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 Tigley
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tigley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tigley is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 2.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (3.1 miles) and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic (5.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tigley?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Tigley, 15 practices within 10 miles and 33 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Tigley offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Tigley that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 6.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic (8.1 miles) and Expert Smile (8.6 miles).
What kind of area is Tigley?
ONS classifies Tigley as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
Is Tigley a family area?
Around 15.6% of Tigley's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
What county is Tigley in?
Tigley falls within Devon.
Which towns are close to Tigley?
Nearby towns include Dartington, Longcause, Belsford.
Can I find out what treatment might cost without an appointment in Tigley?
Yes — a free photo assessment gives an early view of which treatments suit your case and roughly what they cost around Tigley, before any 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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