NHS Treatment in Bransholme at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 24.4% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.2% of 1,458 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, Kingston upon Hull — 2.1 miles; 9 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Winifred Holtby Academy — 0.5 miles Lift Kingswood — 0.7 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.1% 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 Bransholme
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Bransholme, 12 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Kingston upon Hull, 2.1 miles south-west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, 2.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic and Family DentistryKingston upon Hull | 2.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (213 reviews) |
| BritasiaDoctors LimitedKingston upon Hull | 3.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (223 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS HULLKingston upon Hull | 3.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| Spring Dental PracticeKingston upon Hull | 4.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (186 reviews) |
| 543 Dental Centre LimitedSaint Andrews Quay | 4.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (1,202 reviews) |
| Night and Day Emergency Dentist HullSaint Andrews Quay | 4.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (590 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bransholme with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Kingston upon Hull, 2.1 miles south-west; the next are Saint Andrews Quay (4.1 miles south-west) and Beverley (5.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston upon Hull | 5 | 2.1 miles south-west |
| Saint Andrews Quay | 3 | 4.1 miles south-west |
| Beverley | 1 | 5.9 miles north-west |
| Brough | 1 | 10.9 miles west |
| York | 1 | 14.9 miles west |
| Cleethorpes | 1 | 18.7 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 Bransholme
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Scunthorpe Orthodontics (5.0 from 59 reviews), 19.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scunthorpe OrthodonticsScunthorpe | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 19.3 miles south-west |
| Night and Day Emergency Dentist HullSaint Andrews Quay | 4.9 (590 reviews) | 4.3 miles south-west |
| Cosmetic and Family Dentistry Brough LimitedBrough | 4.9 (511 reviews) | 10.9 miles west |
| BritasiaDoctors LimitedKingston upon Hull | 4.9 (223 reviews) | 3.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Bransholme, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Dental Logic, 5.7 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, Kingston upon Hull, 2.1 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Bransholme are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontic treatment in Bransholme follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. For eligible under-18s it's outstanding value — full treatment at no charge at all. Knowing what the NHS can and cannot provide makes the NHS-versus-private decision clearer.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Bransholme
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. How long NHS treatment takes to start in City of Kingston upon Hull depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Bransholme — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Bransholme's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. 25.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 10.2% of the 1,458 residents in Bransholme's census neighbourhood, above the 6.9% average across City of Kingston upon Hull. Bransholme sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Bransholme is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. 24.4% of Bransholme's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. The closest secondary schools to Bransholme are Winifred Holtby Academy (0.5 miles) and Lift Kingswood (0.7 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Bransholme's Local Authority has 101 schools educating 43,519 pupils (DfE data). With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Bransholme is better served than 72% of towns in England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bransholme. The nearest we do hold are Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Kingston upon Hull, about 2 miles away; Cottingham Dental Practice in Skidby, about 4 miles away; and 543 Dental Centre Limited in Saint Andrews Quay, about 4 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 Bransholme
NHS orthodontic waiting times in City of Kingston upon Hull 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.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in Bransholme
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Private treatment in Bransholme 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.
Am I Eligible for NHS Orthodontics in Bransholme?
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. 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.
Eligibility in Bransholme — Local Context
NHS waiting times in City of Kingston upon Hull are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Children's Orthodontics in Bransholme
For many families in Bransholme, the question isn't whether their child needs treatment — it's when to start. The aim is to monitor development and intervene at the right time, not to begin treatment immediately. Early review can prevent more complex problems later and simplify treatment when it does begin.
Children's Orthodontics in Bransholme — Local Context
Provision in Bransholme varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 24.4% of Bransholme's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 10.2% of the 1,458 residents in Bransholme's census neighbourhood, above the 6.9% average across City of Kingston upon Hull. Secondary-age pupils near Bransholme attend schools such as Winifred Holtby Academy (0.5 miles) and Lift Kingswood (0.7 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 101 schools and 43,519 pupils in Bransholme's Local Authority area, per DfE data. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. ONS classifies Bransholme as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Bransholme falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Bransholme's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Bransholme has more choice 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 Bransholme
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bransholme?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bransholme is Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Kingston upon Hull, about 2.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are BritasiaDoctors Limited (3.2 miles) and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS HULL (3.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bransholme?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Bransholme, 12 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bransholme?
The nearest practice to Bransholme that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Kingston upon Hull, about 2.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include BritasiaDoctors Limited (3.2 miles) and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS HULL (3.4 miles).
What county is Bransholme in?
Bransholme falls within City of Kingston upon Hull.
How deprived is Bransholme compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Bransholme is more deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Bransholme?
Bransholme sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
What kind of area is Bransholme?
ONS classifies Bransholme as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
Will I lose NHS eligibility if I turn 18 while waiting?
This is a real risk with long waiting lists. NHS orthodontic funding is age-sensitive, so a case that qualifies at 16 may be assessed differently once you turn 18. If you're close to 18 and eligible, ask your dentist about timescales — it can be a reason to consider private treatment.
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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