NHS Treatment in Cock Bevington 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of 1,747 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Evesham Orthodontics, Evesham — 5.6 miles; 5 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Alcester Grammar School — 3.8 miles St Benedict's Catholic High School — 4.1 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — about 22 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.1% 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 Cock Bevington
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Cock Bevington; 11 practices within 10 and 85 practices within 20. The closest is Evesham Orthodontics, 5.6 miles south. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Evesham Orthodontics, 5.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evesham OrthodonticsEvesham | 5.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Crabbs Cross Dental SurgeryAstwood Bank | 7.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (134 reviews) |
| Stratford OrthodonticsStratford-upon-Avon | 9.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (865 reviews) |
| PINNACLE ORTHODONTICSRedditch | 9.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – |
| Webheath Dental PracticeRedditch | 9.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (69 reviews) |
| New Road DentalBromsgrove | 12.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (400 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cock Bevington with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Evesham, 5.6 miles south; the next are Astwood Bank (7.8 miles north) and Stratford-upon-Avon (9.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Evesham | 1 | 5.6 miles south |
| Astwood Bank | 1 | 7.8 miles north |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 1 | 9.0 miles east |
| Redditch | 2 | 9.1 miles north |
| Bromsgrove | 4 | 12.3 miles north-west |
| Hopwood | 1 | 15.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cock Bevington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Stratford Orthodontics in Stratford-upon-Avon (5.0 from 865 reviews), 9.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford OrthodonticsStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (865 reviews) | 9.0 miles east |
| The Dental Place WarwickWarwick | 5.0 (232 reviews) | 15.9 miles north-east |
| Crabbs Cross Dental SurgeryAstwood Bank | 4.8 (134 reviews) | 7.8 miles north |
| House of DentalHopwood | 4.7 (558 reviews) | 15.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Cock Bevington, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 7.8 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Evesham Orthodontics, 5.6 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 22 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Cock Bevington 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 Cock Bevington focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. It's free for eligible under-18s and aimed primarily at children and teenagers with significant malocclusion. Understanding its limits helps families in Cock Bevington plan around realistic waiting times.
The NHS Orthodontic Pathway in Cock Bevington
From first check-up to retainers, the NHS process in Cock Bevington 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 Cock Bevington.
- 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 Cock Bevington
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 Warwickshire depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Provision in Cock Bevington varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Cock Bevington's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. 19.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. In the census neighbourhood around Cock Bevington, 6% of the 1,747 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Warwickshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The nearest university dental hospital to Cock Bevington is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 22 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. For NHS dental services, Cock Bevington falls under NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board. Cock Bevington's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. 15.6% of Cock Bevington's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Families in Cock Bevington are served by secondary schools including Alcester Grammar School (3.8 miles) and St Benedict's Catholic High School (4.1 miles). No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Cock Bevington; the nearest is about 6 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Cock Bevington itself. The nearest recorded are Evesham Orthodontics, about 6 miles away; Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 8 miles away; and Stratford Dental Centre in Stratford-upon-Avon, about 8 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 vs Private Fees in Cock Bevington
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Private treatment in Cock Bevington 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.
Children's Orthodontics in Cock Bevington
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. The aim is to monitor development and intervene at the right time, not to begin treatment immediately. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Cock Bevington
Space maintainers hold open the gap left by a prematurely lost baby tooth, preventing neighbouring teeth from drifting in before the adult tooth erupts.
NHS Brace Eligibility in Cock Bevington
Eligibility for NHS braces is decided by a clinical scoring system, not by appearance alone. NHS-contracted orthodontists in Warwickshire apply the same national criteria consistently. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in Cock Bevington.
What Is IOTN?
The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the two-part scoring system orthodontists across Warwickshire use to decide whether a patient qualifies for NHS treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Cock Bevington
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cock Bevington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cock Bevington is Evesham Orthodontics, about 5.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery (7.8 miles) and Stratford Dental Centre (8.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cock Bevington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cock Bevington, 11 practices within 10 miles and 85 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Evesham, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cock Bevington?
The nearest practice to Cock Bevington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Evesham Orthodontics, about 5.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery (7.8 miles) and Stratford Orthodontics (9.0 miles).
What kind of area is Cock Bevington?
By ONS classification, Cock Bevington falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
How's children's dental health in Cock Bevington's area?
Regionally, 19.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
Which county covers Cock Bevington?
Cock Bevington is in Warwickshire.
Is Cock Bevington a family area?
15.6% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
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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