NHS Treatment in Burntwood at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent 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 | 21.5% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of 1,936 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | High Street Dental Practice, Burntwood — under a mile; 15 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chase Terrace Academy — 0.2 miles Erasmus Darwin Academy — 0.8 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — about 14 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26% 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 Burntwood
On our practice register: 21 practices within 5 miles of Burntwood, 51 practices within 10 and 159 practices within 20. The closest is High Street Dental Practice in Burntwood, 0.2 miles north-west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is High Street Dental Practice, 0.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Dental PracticeBurntwood | 0.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (435 reviews) |
| DentaireCannock | 3.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (27 reviews) |
| Birchwood Dental PracticeGreat Wyrley | 3.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (381 reviews) |
| Great Wyrley Dental PracticeGreat Wyrley | 4.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Cannock Dental CareCannock | 4.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,384 reviews) |
| Beacon Park Dental (formerly Lichfield Family Dental Surgery)Lichfield | 4.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (36 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Burntwood with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Burntwood, 0.2 miles north-west; the next are Cannock (3.6 miles north-west) and Great Wyrley (3.7 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Burntwood | 1 | 0.2 miles north-west |
| Cannock | 3 | 3.6 miles north-west |
| Great Wyrley | 3 | 3.7 miles west |
| Lichfield | 5 | 4.1 miles east |
| Walsall | 3 | 5.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Burntwood
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheslyn Hay Dental Practice in Great Wyrley (5.0 from 164 reviews), 4.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheslyn Hay Dental PracticeGreat Wyrley | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 4.6 miles west |
| Cannock Dental CareCannock | 4.9 (1,384 reviews) | 4.1 miles west |
| High Street Dental PracticeBurntwood | 4.9 (435 reviews) | 0.2 miles north-west |
| Birchwood Dental PracticeGreat Wyrley | 4.9 (381 reviews) | 3.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Burntwood, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is High Street Dental Practice, Burntwood, under a mile away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 2. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 14 miles away. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Burntwood are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontic treatment in Burntwood follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. 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. People from Chasetown, Boney Hay and Chase Terrace regularly visit orthodontists in Burntwood.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Burntwood
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. NHS orthodontic waiting times in Staffordshire vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made. People from Chasetown, Boney Hay, and Chase Terrace regularly make use of Burntwood's orthodontic practices for NHS orthodontic access.
Our database currently lists 2 orthodontic practices in and around Burntwood. Burntwood falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Census 2021 counts 1,936 residents in the neighbourhood around Burntwood, 7.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Burntwood is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 14 miles away. NHS dental commissioning in Burntwood falls under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. ONS classifies Burntwood as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. 21.5% of Burntwood's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Secondary-age pupils near Burntwood attend schools such as Chase Terrace Academy (0.2 miles) and Erasmus Darwin Academy (0.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Burntwood has 21 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 92% of towns in England. Of the 2 orthodontic practices recorded for Burntwood and the surrounding area, 1 lists NHS treatment and 2 list private care; and 1 offers clear aligners, 1 offers fixed appliances. These counts come from what each practice publishes, so treat them as a starting point for enquiries rather than a complete picture of what is available. 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.
The NHS Orthodontic Pathway in Burntwood
From first check-up to retainers, the NHS process in Burntwood 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 Burntwood.
- 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.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Burntwood?
Many patients in Staffordshire wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Burntwood
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. Parents in Burntwood increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. Early review can prevent more complex problems later and simplify treatment when it does begin. People from Chasetown, Boney Hay and Chase Terrace regularly visit orthodontists in Burntwood.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Burntwood
Space maintainers keep the space from a baby tooth lost too soon from closing up, so neighbouring teeth don't drift into the gap before the adult tooth is ready to come through.
Understanding Orthodontic Eligibility in Burntwood
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across Staffordshire to decide who receives funded treatment. If NHS funding isn't available, private treatment has no eligibility threshold and no waiting list. People from Chasetown, Boney Hay and Chase Terrace regularly visit orthodontists in Burntwood.
Eligibility in Burntwood — Local Context
How long NHS treatment takes to start in Staffordshire depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload. People from Chasetown, Boney Hay, and Chase Terrace regularly make use of Burntwood's orthodontic practices for NHS orthodontic eligibility assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Burntwood
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Burntwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Burntwood is High Street Dental Practice in Burntwood, about 0.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Inspire Dental & Implant Centre (0.2 miles) and Inspire Dental Centre (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Burntwood?
Our register has 21 practices within 5 miles of Burntwood, 51 practices within 10 miles and 159 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Burntwood?
The nearest practice to Burntwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is High Street Dental Practice in Burntwood, about 0.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Dentaire (3.6 miles) and Birchwood Dental Practice (3.7 miles).
Which NHS body covers Burntwood for dental care?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board.
How's children's dental health in Burntwood's area?
Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
Is Burntwood a family area?
21.5% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
Which towns are close to Burntwood?
Nearby towns include Brownhills West, Cold Well, Chestall.
How long does NHS treatment take?
18-24 months covers most moderate NHS cases, with complex cases running longer. Your orthodontist confirms a specific estimate after assessment.
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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