NHS Treatment in Bartonsham at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.7% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of 1,522 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — under a mile; 3 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School — 0.9 miles Aylestone School — 1.0 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.4% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
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 listing NHS orthodontics near Bartonsham
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Bartonsham, 9 practices within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 0.5 miles north-east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, 0.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 0.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 0.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 0.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 23.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 23.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 23.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bartonsham with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Hereford, 0.8 miles west; the next are Gloucester (23.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 3 | 0.8 miles west |
| Gloucester | 3 | 23.3 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 Bartonsham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Willows Dentistry in Hereford (4.9 from 196 reviews), 0.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 0.8 miles north-west |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 0.9 miles north |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (167 reviews) | 0.8 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Bartonsham, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 10.7 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford, under a mile away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Bartonsham are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
The NHS orthodontic pathway in Bartonsham focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. It's free for eligible under-18s and aimed primarily at children and teenagers with significant malocclusion. Understanding its limits helps families in Bartonsham plan around realistic waiting times.
NHS vs Private Fees in Bartonsham
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Equivalent private metal braces in Bartonsham typically run £1,500–£3,500 — far more than NHS treatment, but with no waiting list and a wider choice of appliance.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Bartonsham
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. Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Herefordshire differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Bartonsham. By national deprivation ranking, Bartonsham sits among the less deprived areas of England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Census 2021 counts 1,522 residents in the neighbourhood around Bartonsham, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Officially, Bartonsham is categorised as urban: Further from a major town or city. Census figures show 14.7% of the local population is under 16. The closest secondary schools to Bartonsham are The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (0.9 miles) and Aylestone School (1.0 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Bartonsham's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Bartonsham has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Bartonsham itself. The nearest recorded are The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, under a mile away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 16 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 16 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
NHS Waiting Times in Bartonsham
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Herefordshire vary and can range from 12 to 36 months from referral to treatment starting. For families where timing is important — particularly approaching the optimal treatment age — private orthodontics eliminates the wait entirely and typically begins within a few weeks of consultation.
Understanding Orthodontic Eligibility in Bartonsham
Whether you or your child qualifies for NHS treatment in Bartonsham comes down to a structured assessment. Even visibly crooked teeth may score below the threshold, which is why understanding IOTN matters. Understanding the scoring in advance means a more informed conversation with your dentist.
What Is IOTN?
NHS eligibility is decided by the IOTN — a two-part clinical index applied consistently by orthodontists throughout Herefordshire.
Children's Orthodontics in Bartonsham
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. Understanding the difference between monitoring, interceptive and definitive treatment helps parents navigate it. Early review can prevent more complex problems later and simplify treatment when it does begin.
Children's Orthodontics in Bartonsham — Local Context
What's available in Bartonsham depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Bartonsham's under-16 share sits at 14.7%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,522 residents in Bartonsham's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Families in Bartonsham are served by secondary schools including The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (0.9 miles) and Aylestone School (1.0 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Bartonsham's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. ONS classifies Bartonsham as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Bartonsham falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Bartonsham falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Bartonsham has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. They typically offer children's assessments and NHS-funded treatment for eligible patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Bartonsham
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bartonsham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bartonsham is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 0.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (0.6 miles) and Brighton Villa Dental Care (0.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bartonsham?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Bartonsham, 9 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bartonsham?
The nearest practice to Bartonsham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 0.8 miles to the west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (0.8 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (0.9 miles).
Which NHS body covers Bartonsham for dental care?
NHS dental commissioning in Bartonsham falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board.
How many families live in Bartonsham?
Census data puts 14.7% of Bartonsham's population at under 16.
Which towns are close to Bartonsham?
Nearby towns include College Hill, Tupsley, Lower Bullingham.
Is Bartonsham well served by schools?
Bartonsham's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data).
How do I get an NHS referral?
Ask your dentist for an orthodontic assessment — if the IOTN score clears the threshold, they refer you to the local NHS orthodontic service. Some practices also take self-referrals directly.
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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