NHS Treatment in Great Field at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 31.6% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 11.5% of 1,297 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | BritasiaDoctors Limited, Kingston upon Hull — 4 miles; 9 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Liberty Academy — 1.4 miles The Marvell College — 1.5 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.6% 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 Great Field
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Great Field, 12 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is BritasiaDoctors Limited in Kingston upon Hull, 4.0 miles west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is BritasiaDoctors Limited, 4.0 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BritasiaDoctors LimitedKingston upon Hull | 4.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (223 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS HULLKingston upon Hull | 4.0 miles west | ✓ | – | – |
| Cosmetic and Family DentistryKingston upon Hull | 4.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (213 reviews) |
| 543 Dental Centre LimitedSaint Andrews Quay | 5.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (1,202 reviews) |
| Night and Day Emergency Dentist HullSaint Andrews Quay | 5.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (590 reviews) |
| Spring Dental PracticeKingston upon Hull | 5.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (186 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Great Field with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Kingston upon Hull, 4.0 miles west; the next are Saint Andrews Quay (5.3 miles west) and Beverley (9.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston upon Hull | 5 | 4.0 miles west |
| Saint Andrews Quay | 3 | 5.3 miles west |
| Beverley | 1 | 9.9 miles north-west |
| Brough | 1 | 13.0 miles west |
| Cleethorpes | 1 | 14.8 miles south-east |
| York | 1 | 18.6 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Great Field
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Scunthorpe Orthodontics (5.0 from 59 reviews), 19.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scunthorpe OrthodonticsScunthorpe | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 19.7 miles south-west |
| Night and Day Emergency Dentist HullSaint Andrews Quay | 4.9 (590 reviews) | 5.8 miles west |
| Cosmetic and Family Dentistry Brough LimitedBrough | 4.9 (511 reviews) | 13.0 miles west |
| BritasiaDoctors LimitedKingston upon Hull | 4.9 (223 reviews) | 4.0 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Great Field, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Dental Logic, 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 BritasiaDoctors Limited, Kingston upon Hull, 4 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Great Field are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire 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 Great Field focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. Understanding its limits helps families in Great Field plan around realistic waiting times.
NHS vs Private Fees in Great Field
The NHS route covers the whole course, from the specialist assessment to the retainers at the end.
Private treatment in Great Field 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.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Great Field
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. NHS orthodontic waiting times in City of Kingston upon Hull vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Practices serving Great Field differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Great Field's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Regionally, 25.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Census 2021 counts 1,297 residents in the neighbourhood around Great Field, 11.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across City of Kingston upon Hull. NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Great Field. By ONS classification, Great Field falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Great Field skews family-heavy: 31.6% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. The closest secondary schools to Great Field are Liberty Academy (1.4 miles) and The Marvell College (1.5 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 101 schools and 43,519 pupils in Great Field's Local Authority area, per DfE data. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Great Field is better served than 52% of towns in England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Great Field itself. The closest on record are BritasiaDoctors Limited in Kingston upon Hull, about 4 miles away; 543 Dental Centre Limited in Saint Andrews Quay, about 5 miles away; and Cottingham Dental Practice in Skidby, about 7 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 Waiting Times in Great Field
NHS orthodontic waiting times in City of Kingston upon Hull vary and can range from 12 to 36 months from referral to treatment starting. For families where timing is important — particularly approaching the optimal treatment age — private orthodontics eliminates the wait entirely and typically begins within a few weeks of consultation.
NHS Brace Eligibility in Great Field
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 City of Kingston upon Hull to decide who receives funded treatment. This guide explains how IOTN works, who qualifies, and what private options exist if you don't.
Adult NHS Orthodontic Access in Great Field
Adults (18 and over) are rarely eligible for NHS orthodontic treatment in Great Field. NHS funding for adults is generally limited to severe clinical cases — such as jaw surgery patients or those with significant cleft palate-related needs. Cosmetic adult orthodontics is not NHS-funded.
Children's Orthodontics in Great Field
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. Not every child who sees an orthodontist needs treatment right away, but early identification allows targeted intervention. Early review can prevent more complex problems later and simplify treatment when it does begin.
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 Great Field
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Great Field?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Great Field is BritasiaDoctors Limited in Kingston upon Hull, about 4.0 miles to the west. The next closest are TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS HULL (4.0 miles) and Cosmetic and Family Dentistry (4.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Great Field?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Great Field, 12 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Great Field?
The nearest practice to Great Field that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is BritasiaDoctors Limited in Kingston upon Hull, about 4.0 miles to the west. Others nearby include TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS HULL (4.0 miles) and Cosmetic and Family Dentistry (4.4 miles).
Is tooth decay common among young children near Great Field?
OHID figures for this ICB show 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
How many schools are in Great Field's area?
DfE figures put 101 schools and 43,519 pupils across Great Field's Local Authority.
What kind of area is Great Field?
ONS classifies Great Field as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
Which NHS body covers Great Field for dental care?
Great Field sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
Are NHS orthodontic charges the same across the UK?
No — NHS dental charges are set separately in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. What stays the same everywhere is that eligible under-18s pay nothing. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
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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