NHS Treatment in Bevington at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Gloucestershire 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 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of 2,024 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Smile Solution Chepstow, Chepstow — 7.7 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | SGS Berkeley Green UTC — 1.4 miles The Castle School — 3.9 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — about 15 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.7% 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 Bevington
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Bevington; 5 practices within 10 and 49 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Solution Chepstow, 7.7 miles west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Solution Chepstow, 7.7 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 7.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
| Frampton Dental SurgeryIron Acton | 9.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 3.3 (44 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 9.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 10.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 10.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 11.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bevington with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Chepstow, 7.7 miles west; the next are Iron Acton (9.5 miles south) and Stoke Gifford (9.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chepstow | 1 | 7.7 miles west |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 9.5 miles south |
| Stoke Gifford | 1 | 9.5 miles south |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 10.7 miles north-east |
| Mangotsfield | 1 | 13.0 miles south |
| Stroud | 1 | 13.3 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bevington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse (5.0 from 303 reviews), 10.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 10.7 miles north-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 7.7 miles west |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 10.9 miles north-east |
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 4.9 (150 reviews) | 14.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Bevington, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is My Dentist, 12.5 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Solution Chepstow, 7.7 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 15 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Bevington are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontics in Bevington funds treatment for patients who meet the IOTN clinical need threshold. It's free for eligible under-18s and aimed primarily at children and teenagers with significant malocclusion. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Bevington
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 Gloucestershire differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Orthodontic practices in and around Bevington vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. By national deprivation ranking, Bevington sits among the less deprived areas of England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Census 2021 counts 2,024 residents in the neighbourhood around Bevington, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bevington is about 15 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. For NHS dental services, Bevington falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Bevington's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. 15.5% of Bevington's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Families in Bevington are served by secondary schools including SGS Berkeley Green UTC (1.4 miles) and The Castle School (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Bevington; the nearest is about 8 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Bevington itself. The closest on record are Smile Solution Chepstow, about 8 miles away; Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 10 miles away; and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, about 10 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.
How the NHS Route Works in Bevington
From first check-up to retainers, the NHS process in Bevington runs like this:
- Dental check-up: Your dentist performs an initial IOTN assessment and, if eligible, makes a formal referral.
- Referral to NHS orthodontist: You join the waiting list for the local NHS orthodontic service covering Bevington.
- Specialist assessment: An orthodontist confirms your IOTN score, takes records, and confirms whether NHS treatment proceeds.
- Brace fitting: Metal fixed braces are fitted — typically 60–90 minutes.
- Active treatment: Adjustment appointments every 6–8 weeks for 18–24 months on average.
- Retention: Retainers provided at completion as part of the NHS course of care.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Bevington
The NHS route covers the whole course, from the specialist assessment to the retainers at the end.
Private treatment in Bevington trades cost for speed and choice — around £1,500–£3,500 for metal braces, but starting within weeks and with ceramic, lingual and aligner options on the table.
Understanding Orthodontic Eligibility in Bevington
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. Even visibly crooked teeth may score below the threshold, which is why understanding IOTN matters. If NHS funding isn't available, private treatment has no eligibility threshold and no waiting list.
Adult NHS Orthodontic Access in Bevington
Adults (18 and over) are rarely eligible for NHS orthodontic treatment in Bevington. NHS funding for adults is generally limited to severe clinical cases — such as jaw surgery patients or those with significant cleft palate-related needs. Cosmetic adult orthodontics is not NHS-funded.
Kids' Braces & Interceptive Treatment in Bevington
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. Understanding the difference between monitoring, interceptive and definitive treatment helps parents navigate it. A photo assessment is a gentle way to get an early steer before booking anything.
The Age-7 Assessment
British Orthodontic Society guidance points to age 7 for an assessment where there's a noticeable concern — by then most children have their first permanent molars and incisors through, which is enough for an orthodontist to judge jaw relationships, arch development, bite and likely future crowding.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Bevington
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bevington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bevington is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 7.7 miles to the west. The next closest are Frampton Dental Surgery (9.5 miles) and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (9.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bevington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bevington, 5 practices within 10 miles and 49 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Chepstow, 7.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bevington?
The nearest practice to Bevington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 7.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include Frampton Dental Surgery (9.5 miles) and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (9.5 miles).
Which NHS body covers Bevington for dental care?
NHS dental commissioning in Bevington falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board.
Which county covers Bevington?
Bevington is in Gloucestershire.
Which towns are close to Bevington?
Nearby towns include Falfield, Willis Elm, Moorslade.
Is tooth decay common among young children near Bevington?
Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
Will I lose NHS eligibility if I turn 18 while waiting?
It's a genuine risk on a long waiting list — NHS funding is age-sensitive, so a case eligible at 16 might be assessed differently at 18. If you're close to that age and eligible now, ask about timescales; it can tip the decision toward going private.
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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