NHS Treatment in Fosbury at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of 1,964 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | New Street Dental Care, Andover — 7.9 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John O'Gaunt School — 6.0 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.6% 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 Fosbury
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Fosbury; 5 practices within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is Andover Advanced Dental Centre, 7.5 miles south. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is New Street Dental Care, 7.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Street Dental CareAndover | 7.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (635 reviews) |
| Dental ConceptsAndover | 7.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (444 reviews) |
| Dentalcare Marlborough and OrthodonticsMarlborough | 10.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (198 reviews) |
| 20/20 Dental PracticeNewbury | 10.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (225 reviews) |
| Newbury Orthodontic CentreNewbury | 11.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (170 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRENewbury | 11.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fosbury with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Andover, 7.9 miles south; the next are Marlborough (10.8 miles north-west) and Newbury (10.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Andover | 2 | 7.9 miles south |
| Marlborough | 1 | 10.8 miles north-west |
| Newbury | 3 | 10.9 miles north-east |
| Monk Sherborne | 1 | 18.3 miles east |
| Swindon | 3 | 18.4 miles north-west |
| Basingstoke | 1 | 19.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fosbury
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is New Street Dental Care in Andover (5.0 from 635 reviews), 7.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Street Dental CareAndover | 5.0 (635 reviews) | 7.9 miles south |
| Ebenezer House Dental CareSwindon | 5.0 (56 reviews) | 19.3 miles north-west |
| Dental ConceptsAndover | 4.9 (444 reviews) | 7.9 miles south |
| 20/20 Dental PracticeNewbury | 4.9 (225 reviews) | 10.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Fosbury, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 8.1 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is New Street Dental Care, Andover, 7.9 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Fosbury are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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 Fosbury focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. The main limitation is waiting time, which can be substantial across Wiltshire.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Fosbury
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 Wiltshire differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Not every practice near Fosbury offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Fosbury's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). In the census neighbourhood around Fosbury, 7.1% of the 1,964 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Wiltshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Fosbury. ONS classifies Fosbury as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Fosbury's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. The closest secondary schools to Fosbury are John O'Gaunt School (6.0 miles). DfE figures put 263 schools and 74,539 pupils across Fosbury's Local Authority. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Fosbury; the nearest is about 8 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Fosbury itself. The nearest we do hold are Andover Advanced Dental Centre, about 8 miles away; The Savernake Dental Practice in Marlborough, about 10 miles away; and Oaktree Dental Practice Newbury, about 11 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.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Fosbury
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Equivalent private metal braces in Fosbury 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 Fosbury?
Many patients in Wiltshire 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.
Orthodontic Eligibility in Fosbury
Eligibility for NHS braces is decided by a clinical scoring system, not by appearance alone. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across Wiltshire to decide who receives funded treatment. Understanding the scoring in advance means a more informed conversation with your dentist.
Eligibility in Fosbury — Local Context
Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Wiltshire differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Children's Orthodontics in Fosbury
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. Parents in Fosbury increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
Children's Orthodontics in Fosbury — Local Context
Not every practice near Fosbury offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Census data puts 16.3% of Fosbury's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Fosbury, 7.1% of the 1,964 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Wiltshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families in Fosbury are served by secondary schools including John O'Gaunt School (6.0 miles). There are 263 schools and 74,539 pupils in Fosbury's Local Authority area, per DfE data. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 15% of local 5-year-olds. Fosbury is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Fosbury falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Fosbury's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Fosbury; the nearest is about 8 miles away. They typically offer children's assessments and NHS-funded treatment for eligible patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Fosbury
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fosbury?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fosbury is Andover Advanced Dental Centre, about 7.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Andover Dental Practice (7.6 miles) and Smile Circle (7.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fosbury?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Fosbury, 5 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Andover, 7.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fosbury?
The nearest practice to Fosbury that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is New Street Dental Care in Andover, about 7.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Dental Concepts (7.9 miles) and Dentalcare Marlborough and Orthodontics (10.8 miles).
Is tooth decay common among young children near Fosbury?
OHID figures for this ICB show 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
Which county covers Fosbury?
Fosbury is in Wiltshire.
How many schools are in Fosbury's area?
There are 263 schools and 74,539 pupils in Fosbury's Local Authority area, per DfE data.
How many families live in Fosbury?
Around 16.3% of Fosbury's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
Are NHS orthodontists the same as private ones?
Often the same specialist orthodontists provide both NHS and private care, sometimes from the same practice. The clinical skill is identical; what differs is the appliance choice, waiting time and level of personalisation between the two funding routes.
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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