NHS Treatment in Burton Green at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Coventry and Warwickshire 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 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of 1,706 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Leamington Road Dental Practice, Coventry — 4 miles; 11 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Heart of England School — 1.7 miles West Coventry Academy — 1.8 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 | 12.5% 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 Burton Green
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Burton Green, 45 practices within 10 and 149 practices within 20. The closest is Dentist@6 in Coventry, 3.1 miles north-east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Leamington Road Dental Practice, 4.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leamington Road Dental PracticeCoventry | 4.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (250 reviews) |
| Pinnacle Orthodontics CoventryCoventry | 4.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 2.8 (60 reviews) |
| COVENTRY ORTHODONTICS LIMITED T/A PINNACLE ORTHODONTICSCoventry | 4.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| Light Lane Dental PracticeCoventry | 4.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (677 reviews) |
| Longfellow Road Dental PracticeCoventry | 6.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (3,611 reviews) |
| Avenue Dental PracticeWarwick | 6.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (210 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Burton Green with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Coventry, 4.0 miles east; the next are Warwick (6.5 miles south-east) and Royal Leamington Spa (6.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry | 5 | 4.0 miles east |
| Warwick | 5 | 6.5 miles south-east |
| Royal Leamington Spa | 1 | 6.8 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 Burton Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Dental Place Warwick (5.0 from 232 reviews), 6.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Place WarwickWarwick | 5.0 (232 reviews) | 6.9 miles south |
| Orthoral Leamington spaWarwick | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 6.9 miles south-east |
| Leamington Road Dental PracticeCoventry | 4.9 (250 reviews) | 4.0 miles east |
| Avenue Dental PracticeWarwick | 4.9 (210 reviews) | 6.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Burton Green, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Solihull Manor Road Dental Care, 7.7 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Leamington Road Dental Practice, Coventry, 4 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 14 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Burton Green are commissioned by NHS Coventry and Warwickshire 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 Burton Green focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. For eligible under-18s it's outstanding value — full treatment at no charge at all. Understanding its limits helps families in Burton Green plan around realistic waiting times.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Burton Green
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Equivalent private metal braces in Burton Green typically run £1,500–£3,500 — far more than NHS treatment, but with no waiting list and a wider choice of appliance.
NHS Waiting Times in Burton Green
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Warwickshire 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 Access in Burton Green
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 waiting times in Warwickshire are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
What's available in Burton Green depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Burton Green falls in a less deprived area than most of England. 19.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. In the census neighbourhood around Burton Green, 7.4% of the 1,706 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Warwickshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Burton Green is about 14 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. For NHS dental services, Burton Green falls under NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board. Officially, Burton Green is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. 17.3% of Burton Green's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Families in Burton Green are served by secondary schools including Heart of England School (1.7 miles) and West Coventry Academy (1.8 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Burton Green has 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 75% of towns in England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Burton Green. The closest on record are Dentist@6 in Coventry, about 3 miles away; Crown Way Clinic in Warwick, about 6 miles away; and Space Healthcare - Dental Clinic Leamington Spa in Royal Leamington Spa, about 7 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.
Am I Eligible for NHS Orthodontics in Burton Green?
Whether you or your child qualifies for NHS treatment in Burton Green comes down to a structured assessment. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across Warwickshire to decide who receives funded treatment. Understanding the scoring in advance means a more informed conversation with your dentist.
Eligibility in Burton Green — Local Context
NHS waiting times in Warwickshire are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Children's Orthodontics in Burton Green
Children's orthodontics in Burton Green covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. Parents in Burton Green increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
The Age-7 Assessment
The British Orthodontic Society recommends an orthodontic assessment by age 7 for children with notable concerns. At age 7, most children have their first permanent molars and incisors, giving an orthodontist enough information to evaluate jaw relationships, arch development, bite patterns, and likely future crowding.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Burton Green
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Burton Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Burton Green is Dentist@6 in Coventry, about 3.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Allesley Park Dental Practice (3.2 miles) and Leamington Road Dental Practice (4.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Burton Green?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Burton Green, 45 practices within 10 miles and 149 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Burton Green?
The nearest practice to Burton Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Leamington Road Dental Practice in Coventry, about 4.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Pinnacle Orthodontics Coventry (4.5 miles) and COVENTRY ORTHODONTICS LIMITED T/A PINNACLE ORTHODONTICS (4.5 miles).
How many families live in Burton Green?
17.3% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
How's children's dental health in Burton Green's area?
Regionally, 19.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
How deprived is Burton Green compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Burton Green is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Is Burton Green rural or urban?
ONS classifies Burton Green as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How long does NHS treatment take?
Most NHS fixed brace treatment takes 18–24 months for moderate cases. More complex cases may take longer. Your orthodontist will give an estimate after the initial 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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