NHS Treatment in Burton Pidsea 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of 1,584 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | BritasiaDoctors Limited, Kingston upon Hull — 9.7 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holderness Academy — 3.6 miles Withernsea High School — 5.8 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% 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 Pidsea
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Burton Pidsea; 3 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is BritasiaDoctors Limited in Kingston upon Hull, 9.7 miles west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is BritasiaDoctors Limited, 9.7 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BritasiaDoctors LimitedKingston upon Hull | 9.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (223 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS HULLKingston upon Hull | 9.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – |
| Cosmetic and Family DentistryKingston upon Hull | 10.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (213 reviews) |
| 543 Dental Centre LimitedSaint Andrews Quay | 11.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (1,202 reviews) |
| Night and Day Emergency Dentist HullSaint Andrews Quay | 11.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (590 reviews) |
| Spring Dental PracticeKingston upon Hull | 11.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (186 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Burton Pidsea with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Kingston upon Hull, 9.7 miles west; the next are Saint Andrews Quay (11.1 miles west) and Cleethorpes (13.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston upon Hull | 5 | 9.7 miles west |
| Saint Andrews Quay | 3 | 11.1 miles west |
| Cleethorpes | 1 | 13.3 miles south |
| Beverley | 1 | 14.3 miles north-west |
| Brough | 1 | 18.7 miles west |
| York | 1 | 23.7 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Burton Pidsea
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Night and Day Emergency Dentist Hull in Saint Andrews Quay (4.9 from 590 reviews), 11.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Night and Day Emergency Dentist HullSaint Andrews Quay | 4.9 (590 reviews) | 11.6 miles west |
| Cosmetic and Family Dentistry Brough LimitedBrough | 4.9 (511 reviews) | 18.7 miles west |
| BritasiaDoctors LimitedKingston upon Hull | 4.9 (223 reviews) | 9.7 miles west |
| Cosmetic and Family DentistryKingston upon Hull | 4.9 (213 reviews) | 10.0 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Burton Pidsea, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Pure Dental Clinic, 10.8 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is BritasiaDoctors Limited, Kingston upon Hull, 9.7 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Burton Pidsea 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 Burton Pidsea 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.
NHS vs Private Fees in Burton Pidsea
On the NHS, one course of treatment runs from fitting right through to retainers, with nothing added along the way.
Going private for the same metal braces in Burton Pidsea costs roughly £1,500–£3,500; you're paying for immediate access and appliance choice rather than a better clinical result.
The NHS Orthodontic Pathway in Burton Pidsea
For eligible patients in Burton Pidsea, the NHS route follows a defined sequence from dentist to specialist:
- 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 Burton Pidsea.
- 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.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Burton Pidsea
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 East Riding of Yorkshire depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
What's available in Burton Pidsea depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. By national deprivation ranking, Burton Pidsea sits among the less deprived areas of England. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,584 residents in Burton Pidsea's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across East Riding of Yorkshire. NHS dental commissioning in Burton Pidsea falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. ONS classifies Burton Pidsea as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Burton Pidsea's under-16 share sits at 14.8%, per the 2021 Census. The closest secondary schools to Burton Pidsea are Holderness Academy (3.6 miles) and Withernsea High School (5.8 miles). There are 157 schools and 45,532 pupils in Burton Pidsea's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Burton Pidsea has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Burton Pidsea. The nearest we do hold are BritasiaDoctors Limited in Kingston upon Hull, about 10 miles away; 543 Dental Centre Limited in Saint Andrews Quay, about 11 miles away; and Cottingham Dental Practice in Skidby, about 12 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.
Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Burton Pidsea
Children's orthodontics in Burton Pidsea covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. Parents in Burton Pidsea increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. A photo assessment is a gentle way to get an early steer before booking anything.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Burton Pidsea
Space maintainers hold open the gap left by a prematurely lost baby tooth, preventing neighbouring teeth from drifting in before the adult tooth erupts.
Orthodontic Eligibility in Burton Pidsea
Many patients in Burton Pidsea are surprised they don't automatically qualify for NHS braces. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across East Riding of Yorkshire to decide who receives funded treatment. This guide explains how IOTN works, who qualifies, and what private options exist if you don't.
Eligibility in Burton Pidsea — Local Context
NHS orthodontic waiting times in East Riding of Yorkshire vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Burton Pidsea
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Burton Pidsea?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Burton Pidsea is BritasiaDoctors Limited in Kingston upon Hull, about 9.7 miles to the west. The next closest are TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS HULL (9.8 miles) and Cosmetic and Family Dentistry (10.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Burton Pidsea?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Burton Pidsea, 3 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Kingston upon Hull, 9.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Burton Pidsea?
The nearest practice to Burton Pidsea that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is BritasiaDoctors Limited in Kingston upon Hull, about 9.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS HULL (9.8 miles) and Cosmetic and Family Dentistry (10.0 miles).
How deprived is Burton Pidsea compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Burton Pidsea is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which county covers Burton Pidsea?
Burton Pidsea falls within East Riding of Yorkshire.
Which NHS body covers Burton Pidsea for dental care?
NHS dental commissioning in Burton Pidsea falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board.
Which towns are close to Burton Pidsea?
Keyingham, Hilston, Halsham are within easy reach of Burton Pidsea.
What if the NHS wait is too long?
Going private removes the wait entirely, with the same clinical outcomes plus a wider choice of brace type and a more personalised experience — for a higher price than the NHS charge.
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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