NHS Treatment in Clive Green at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.1% of 1,390 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Pearl Smile Sandbach, Sandbach — 5.3 miles; 10 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Middlewich High School — 1.5 miles The Winsford Academy — 2.6 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — about 22 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.7% 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 Clive Green
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Clive Green; 14 practices within 10 and 117 practices within 20. The closest is Pearl Smile Sandbach, 5.3 miles south-east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Pearl Smile Sandbach, 5.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Smile SandbachSandbach | 5.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (519 reviews) |
| Cheshire OrthodonticsSandbach | 5.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (97 reviews) |
| Middlewich Street Dental Practice LtdCrewe | 5.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (177 reviews) |
| Chester Road Dental Practice (WillsandwillsLtd)Northwich | 5.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 3.5 (34 reviews) |
| HIGHTOWN ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECrewe | 5.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| Allen House Dental IpswichCrewe | 6.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (506 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Clive Green with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Sandbach, 5.3 miles south-east; the next are Crewe (5.5 miles south) and Northwich (5.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | 2 | 5.3 miles south-east |
| Crewe | 6 | 5.5 miles south |
| Northwich | 1 | 5.6 miles north |
| Nantwich | 1 | 8.0 miles south |
| Congleton | 2 | 11.0 miles east |
| Daresbury | 1 | 12.9 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Clive Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is LUME DENTAL COSMETIC DENTISTS in Wilmslow (5.0 from 349 reviews), 14.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LUME DENTAL COSMETIC DENTISTSWilmslow | 5.0 (349 reviews) | 14.2 miles north-east |
| Cheshire OrthodonticsSandbach | 5.0 (97 reviews) | 5.4 miles south-east |
| The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQCrewe | 4.9 (739 reviews) | 6.1 miles south |
| Moody Terrace Dental Practice & Albert Place Dental Referral CentreCongleton | 4.9 (715 reviews) | 11.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Clive Green, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is The Dental Academy, 13 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Pearl Smile Sandbach, 5.3 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 22 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Clive Green are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
Eligibility for NHS braces is decided by a clinical scoring system, not by appearance alone. 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.
Private Alternatives If You're Not NHS-Eligible in Clive Green
Patients who don't meet the IOTN threshold have several straightforward private options. A free photo assessment through Virtual Consultant Online is a quick first step to understand which treatments suit your case and what they typically cost locally — before committing to a paid in-person consultation.
Private orthodontic practices in Clive Green have no eligibility requirements and can treat any case regardless of severity or age. Payment plans spread costs over the treatment period, often at 0% interest, making private treatment accessible even for patients on a modest budget.
Eligibility in Clive Green — Local Context
How long NHS treatment takes to start in Cheshire West and Chester depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Clive Green. National deprivation data puts Clive Green close to the England median. OHID data for this ICB shows 31.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. In the census neighbourhood around Clive Green, 4.1% of the 1,390 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Cheshire West and Chester, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The nearest university dental hospital to Clive Green is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 22 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Classified by ONS as urban: Further from a major town or city, Clive Green sits within NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 12% of Clive Green's population at under 16, below the typical share. Families in Clive Green are served by secondary schools including Middlewich High School (1.5 miles) and The Winsford Academy (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 176 schools and 54,746 pupils in Clive Green's Local Authority area, per DfE data. People in Clive Green usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. See local practice availability in Clive Green → If you or your child do not meet the IOTN threshold for NHS treatment, private orthodontic care with no eligibility barrier and no waiting list is available from local practices, typically ranging from £1,500 to £5,500 depending on treatment type.
Can Adults Get NHS Braces in Clive Green?
In practice, NHS orthodontic treatment in Clive Green is almost exclusively for patients under 18. Adult NHS orthodontic slots are very limited and reserved for exceptional functional cases. Adults seeking orthodontic treatment should plan for private care — no waiting list and full choice of treatment type.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Eligibility in Clive Green
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clive Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clive Green is Pearl Smile Sandbach, about 5.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Cheshire Orthodontics (5.4 miles) and Middlewich Street Dental Practice Ltd (5.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clive Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Clive Green, 14 practices within 10 miles and 117 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Sandbach, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clive Green?
The nearest practice to Clive Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Pearl Smile Sandbach, about 5.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Cheshire Orthodontics (5.4 miles) and Middlewich Street Dental Practice Ltd (5.5 miles).
How deprived is Clive Green compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Clive Green is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Clive Green?
Nearby towns include Newtonia, Stanthorne, Bostock Green.
Which county covers Clive Green?
Clive Green is in Cheshire West and Chester.
How many families live in Clive Green?
Around 12% of Clive Green's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
What does my IOTN grade mean?
Grades 4 and 5 qualify for NHS treatment. Grade 3 is borderline and involves additional aesthetic assessment. Grades 1 and 2 don't qualify for NHS funding but can be treated privately, often at lower cost than complex cases.
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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