NHS Treatment in Crowmoor at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire 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 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of 1,556 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Willows Dentistry, Hereford — 4.1 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Whitecross Hereford — 2.8 miles Aylestone School — 4.3 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% 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 Crowmoor
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Crowmoor, 9 practices within 10 and 13 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 4.1 miles south-east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Willows Dentistry, 4.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 28.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 28.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crowmoor with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Hereford, 4.1 miles south-east; the next are Gloucester (28.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 3 | 4.1 miles south-east |
| Gloucester | 2 | 28.1 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 Crowmoor
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Willows Dentistry in Hereford (4.9 from 196 reviews), 4.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 4.1 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 4.3 miles south-east |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (167 reviews) | 4.3 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 Crowmoor, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 15.4 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Willows Dentistry, Hereford, 4.1 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Crowmoor are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontic treatment in Crowmoor follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Crowmoor
On the NHS, one course of treatment runs from fitting right through to retainers, with nothing added along the way.
Equivalent private metal braces in Crowmoor typically run £1,500–£3,500 — far more than NHS treatment, but with no waiting list and a wider choice of appliance.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Crowmoor?
Many patients in Herefordshire wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Crowmoor
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 Herefordshire differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Not every practice near Crowmoor offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Crowmoor sits close to the England average for deprivation. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. In the census neighbourhood around Crowmoor, 6.6% of the 1,556 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Crowmoor — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 14.1% of Crowmoor's population at under 16. Families in Crowmoor are served by secondary schools including Whitecross Hereford (2.8 miles) and Aylestone School (4.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Crowmoor's Local Authority. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Crowmoor has more choice than 72% of towns in England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Crowmoor. The closest on record are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 4 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 19 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 20 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 Brace Eligibility in Crowmoor
Many patients in Crowmoor are surprised they don't automatically qualify for NHS braces. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across Herefordshire to decide who receives funded treatment. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in Crowmoor.
How Eligibility Is Scored
Whether the NHS funds treatment comes down to the IOTN score, a standardised two-part measure used right across Herefordshire.
Children's Orthodontics in Crowmoor
For many families in Crowmoor, the question isn't whether their child needs treatment — it's when to start. Understanding the difference between monitoring, interceptive and definitive treatment helps parents navigate it. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
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 Crowmoor
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crowmoor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crowmoor is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 4.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (4.1 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (4.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crowmoor?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Crowmoor, 9 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crowmoor?
The nearest practice to Crowmoor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, about 4.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (4.3 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (4.3 miles).
How many pupils are in Crowmoor's Local Authority?
DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Crowmoor's Local Authority.
How deprived is Crowmoor compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Crowmoor is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which county covers Crowmoor?
Crowmoor is in Herefordshire.
Is tooth decay common among young children near Crowmoor?
Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
What if the NHS wait is too long?
Private orthodontic treatment removes the waiting list entirely. It offers the same clinical outcomes with greater choice of brace type and typically a more personalised experience — at higher cost 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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