NHS Treatment in Habrough 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.2% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of 1,772 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | The Dental Design Studio, Cleethorpes — 9.3 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oasis Academy Immingham — 2.3 miles Healing Academy — 5.0 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.9% 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 Habrough
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Habrough; 7 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Lincs in Cleethorpes, 8.5 miles east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is The Dental Design Studio, 9.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Design StudioCleethorpes | 9.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (103 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS HULLKingston upon Hull | 9.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – |
| BritasiaDoctors LimitedKingston upon Hull | 10.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (223 reviews) |
| 543 Dental Centre LimitedSaint Andrews Quay | 10.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (1,202 reviews) |
| Night and Day Emergency Dentist HullSaint Andrews Quay | 10.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (590 reviews) |
| TOTAL ORTHODONTICS - HULLKingston upon Hull | 10.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Habrough with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Cleethorpes, 9.3 miles east; the next are Kingston upon Hull (9.7 miles north) and Saint Andrews Quay (10.3 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cleethorpes | 1 | 9.3 miles east |
| Kingston upon Hull | 5 | 9.7 miles north |
| Saint Andrews Quay | 3 | 10.3 miles north-west |
| Brough | 1 | 14.7 miles north-west |
| Scunthorpe | 2 | 15.6 miles west |
| Beverley | 1 | 17.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Habrough
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bottesford Dental Practice in Scunthorpe (5.0 from 317 reviews), 15.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bottesford Dental PracticeScunthorpe | 5.0 (317 reviews) | 15.6 miles west |
| Scunthorpe OrthodonticsScunthorpe | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 15.6 miles west |
| Night and Day Emergency Dentist HullSaint Andrews Quay | 4.9 (590 reviews) | 10.6 miles north-west |
| Cosmetic and Family Dentistry Brough LimitedBrough | 4.9 (511 reviews) | 14.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Habrough, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Pure Dental Clinic, 2 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Dental Design Studio, Cleethorpes, 9.3 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Habrough 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.
NHS orthodontics in Habrough funds treatment for patients who meet the IOTN clinical need threshold. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. Knowing what the NHS can and cannot provide makes the NHS-versus-private decision clearer.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Habrough
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 Habrough typically run £1,500–£3,500 — far more than NHS treatment, but with no waiting list and a wider choice of appliance.
The NHS Orthodontic Pathway in Habrough
The NHS pathway in Habrough 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 Habrough.
- 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 Orthodontic Access in Habrough
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 North East Lincolnshire vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Habrough has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Pure Dental Clinic — is about 2 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. National deprivation data puts Habrough close to the England median. Regionally, 25.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Census 2021 counts 1,772 residents in the neighbourhood around Habrough, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across North East Lincolnshire. Habrough is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Habrough's under-16 share sits at 18.2%, per the 2021 Census. Families in Habrough are served by secondary schools including Oasis Academy Immingham (2.3 miles) and Healing Academy (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 70 schools and 23,159 pupils across Habrough's Local Authority. Habrough has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Habrough itself. The nearest we do hold are Smile Lincs in Cleethorpes, about 8 miles away; Waltham Dental Practice, about 10 miles away; and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS HULL in Kingston upon Hull, about 10 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.
Understanding Orthodontic Eligibility in Habrough
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 North East Lincolnshire to decide who receives funded treatment. If NHS funding isn't available, private treatment has no eligibility threshold and no waiting list.
Eligibility in Habrough — Local Context
How long NHS treatment takes to start in North East Lincolnshire depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Habrough
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. Parents in Habrough increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. Early review can prevent more complex problems later and simplify treatment when it does begin.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Habrough
Space maintainers keep the space from a baby tooth lost too soon from closing up, so neighbouring teeth don't drift into the gap before the adult tooth is ready to come through.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Habrough
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Habrough?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Habrough is Smile Lincs in Cleethorpes, about 8.5 miles to the east. The next closest are A C Dental Services (8.6 miles) and Shakespeare House Dental Practice (8.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Habrough?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Habrough, 7 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cleethorpes, 8.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Habrough?
The nearest practice to Habrough that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Dental Design Studio in Cleethorpes, about 9.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS HULL (9.7 miles) and BritasiaDoctors Limited (10.0 miles).
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Habrough?
NHS dental commissioning in Habrough falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board.
How's children's dental health in Habrough's area?
Regionally, 25.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
Is there a dentist near Habrough?
No orthodontic practice covers Habrough directly — the nearest dentist, Pure Dental Clinic, is about 2 miles away and is a normal first stop for a referral into orthodontic care.
How many families live in Habrough?
Around 18.2% of Habrough's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
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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