NHS Treatment in Combrook 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 | 16.8% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of 1,576 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Stratford Orthodontics, Stratford-upon-Avon — 7.2 miles; 9 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kineton High School — 2.0 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — about 27 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.7% 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 Combrook
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Combrook; 25 practices within 10 and 65 practices within 20. The closest is GRANDVIEW Dental Practice in Stratford-upon-Avon, 7.0 miles west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Stratford Orthodontics, 7.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford OrthodonticsStratford-upon-Avon | 7.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (865 reviews) |
| The Dental Place WarwickWarwick | 8.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (232 reviews) |
| Lily Head Dental Practice SalesWarwick | 8.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (62 reviews) |
| Beyond Dental LeamingtonWarwick | 9.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (276 reviews) |
| Orthoral Leamington spaWarwick | 9.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (13 reviews) |
| Leamington Spa OrthodonticsWarwick | 9.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (29 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Combrook with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Stratford-upon-Avon, 7.2 miles west; the next are Warwick (8.6 miles north) and Royal Leamington Spa (9.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 1 | 7.2 miles west |
| Warwick | 7 | 8.6 miles north |
| Royal Leamington Spa | 1 | 9.1 miles north |
| Banbury | 2 | 10.3 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 Combrook
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), 7.2 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford OrthodonticsStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (865 reviews) | 7.2 miles west |
| The Dental Place WarwickWarwick | 5.0 (232 reviews) | 8.6 miles north |
| Orthoral Leamington spaWarwick | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 9.0 miles north |
| Beyond Dental LeamingtonWarwick | 4.9 (276 reviews) | 9.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Combrook, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Together Dental: High Street Dental Practice, 17.8 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Stratford Orthodontics, Stratford-upon-Avon, 7.2 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 27 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Combrook 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.
NHS orthodontic treatment in Combrook follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
The NHS Orthodontic Pathway in Combrook
For eligible patients in Combrook, 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 Combrook.
- 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 vs Private Fees in Combrook
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Equivalent private metal braces in Combrook typically run £1,500–£3,500 — far more than NHS treatment, but with no waiting list and a wider choice of appliance.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Combrook
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. Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Warwickshire differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Orthodontic practices in and around Combrook vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Combrook sits close to the England average for deprivation. 19.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. In the census neighbourhood around Combrook, 6.7% of the 1,576 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Warwickshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Combrook is about 27 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Combrook sits within NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.8% of the local population is under 16. The closest secondary schools to Combrook are Kineton High School (2.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Combrook; the nearest is about 7 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Combrook itself. The nearest recorded are GRANDVIEW Dental Practice in Stratford-upon-Avon, about 7 miles away; Aspire Smiles in Warwick, about 7 miles away; and Orthodontic Team Training in Royal Leamington Spa, about 9 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.
Kids' Braces & Interceptive Treatment in Combrook
Children's orthodontics in Combrook covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. 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.
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.
Understanding Orthodontic Eligibility in Combrook
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. It measures the complexity and impact of the problem, and only cases above a threshold score receive NHS funding. If NHS funding isn't available, private treatment has no eligibility threshold and no waiting list.
How Eligibility Is Scored
NHS eligibility is decided by the IOTN — a two-part clinical index applied consistently by orthodontists throughout Warwickshire.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Combrook
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Combrook?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Combrook is GRANDVIEW Dental Practice in Stratford-upon-Avon, about 7.0 miles to the west. The next closest are Tooth Club - Guildford (7.1 miles) and Evesham Place Dental (7.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Combrook?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Combrook, 25 practices within 10 miles and 65 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stratford-upon-Avon, 7.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Combrook?
The nearest practice to Combrook that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Stratford Orthodontics in Stratford-upon-Avon, about 7.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include The Dental Place Warwick (8.6 miles) and Lily Head Dental Practice Sales (8.7 miles).
What kind of area is Combrook?
By ONS classification, Combrook falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
How many families live in Combrook?
Census data puts 16.8% of Combrook's population at under 16.
How's children's dental health in Combrook's area?
Regionally, 19.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
What NHS area is Combrook in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Combrook falls under NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board.
What does NHS orthodontic treatment include?
A standard NHS course covers the specialist assessment, all adjustment appointments, the brace itself, de-bonding, and retainers — all as one course of treatment.
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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