NHS Treatment in Great Cubley at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Derby and Derbyshire 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 | 15.9% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of 1,737 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST, Derby — 9.3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The JCB Academy — 3.3 miles Ryecroft CofE Middle School — 3.5 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — about 32 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.7% 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 Great Cubley
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Great Cubley, 3 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 4.0 miles south. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST, 9.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTDerby | 9.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| The Practice @ WillingtonRepton | 10.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (59 reviews) |
| Burton Smiles Dental ClinicBurton upon Trent | 10.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| Modwena OrthodonticsBurton upon Trent | 11.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (91 reviews) |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 11.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| Dental Perfection - BurtonBurton upon Trent | 11.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (666 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Great Cubley with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Derby, 9.3 miles east; the next are Repton (10.2 miles south-east) and Burton upon Trent (10.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 6 | 9.3 miles east |
| Repton | 1 | 10.2 miles south-east |
| Burton upon Trent | 4 | 10.9 miles south-east |
| Swadlincote | 3 | 12.0 miles south-east |
| Longton | 1 | 16.1 miles west |
| Stone | 1 | 16.4 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Great Cubley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote (4.9 from 422 reviews), 14.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote | 4.9 (422 reviews) | 14.4 miles south-east |
| Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote | 4.9 (352 reviews) | 12.0 miles south-east |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 11.2 miles east |
| Burton Smiles Dental ClinicBurton upon Trent | 4.9 (246 reviews) | 10.9 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 Great Cubley, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is The Staffordshire Clinic, 5.1 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST, Derby, 9.3 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 32 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Great Cubley are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontics in Great Cubley funds treatment for patients who meet the IOTN clinical need threshold. It's free for eligible under-18s and aimed primarily at children and teenagers with significant malocclusion. Knowing what the NHS can and cannot provide makes the NHS-versus-private decision clearer.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Great Cubley
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 Derbyshire depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Not every practice near Great Cubley offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Great Cubley's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Census 2021 counts 1,737 residents in the neighbourhood around Great Cubley, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Great Cubley is about 32 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Great Cubley. Great Cubley is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Great Cubley's under-16 share sits at 15.9%, per the 2021 Census. Secondary-age pupils near Great Cubley attend schools such as The JCB Academy (3.3 miles) and Ryecroft CofE Middle School (3.5 miles). No orthodontic practice is recorded in Great Cubley. The closest on record are Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 4 miles away; NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, about 9 miles away; and No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, 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.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Great Cubley?
Many patients in Derbyshire 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.
Your NHS Journey Step by Step in Great Cubley
The NHS pathway in Great Cubley is well-structured — here's what to expect at each stage:
- 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 Great Cubley.
- 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.
Kids' Braces & Interceptive Treatment in Great Cubley
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. The aim is to monitor development and intervene at the right time, not to begin treatment immediately. 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.
Am I Eligible for NHS Orthodontics in Great Cubley?
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. Even visibly crooked teeth may score below the threshold, which is why understanding IOTN matters. If NHS funding isn't available, private treatment has no eligibility threshold and no waiting list.
Eligibility in Great Cubley — Local Context
Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Derbyshire differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Great Cubley
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Great Cubley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Great Cubley is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 4.0 miles to the south. The next closest are NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST (9.3 miles) and No1 The Orthodontic Specialists (9.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Great Cubley?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Great Cubley, 3 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Great Cubley?
The nearest practice to Great Cubley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, about 9.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include The Practice @ Willington (10.2 miles) and Burton Smiles Dental Clinic (10.9 miles).
Is Great Cubley rural or urban?
ONS classifies Great Cubley as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
What county is Great Cubley in?
Great Cubley falls within Derbyshire.
Which towns are close to Great Cubley?
Nearby towns include Marston Montgomery, Cubley Common, Hill Somersal.
How's children's dental health in Great Cubley's area?
Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
How much do NHS braces cost?
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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers.
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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