NHS Treatment in Haven 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of 1,549 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Willows Dentistry, Hereford — 11.3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weobley High School — 2.4 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.3% 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 Haven
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Haven; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 11.3 miles south-east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Willows Dentistry, 11.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 11.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 11.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 11.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Haven
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), 11.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 11.3 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 11.4 miles south-east |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (167 reviews) | 11.6 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 Haven, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is mydentist, 13 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, 11.3 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Haven 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 orthodontics in Haven 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. The main limitation is waiting time, which can be substantial across Herefordshire.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Haven?
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 vs Private Fees in Haven
The NHS route covers the whole course, from the specialist assessment to the retainers at the end.
Private treatment in Haven 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 Haven
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 Herefordshire depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Haven. National deprivation data ranks Haven among England's more deprived areas. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). In the census neighbourhood around Haven, 6.7% of the 1,549 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. NHS dental commissioning in Haven falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. ONS classifies Haven as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Haven's under-16 share sits at 14.3%, per the 2021 Census. Families in Haven are served by secondary schools including Weobley High School (2.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Haven's Local Authority. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Haven; the nearest is about 11 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Haven itself. The nearest recorded are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 11 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 24 miles away; and Ceroplast in Worcester, about 27 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.
Kids' Braces & Interceptive Treatment in Haven
For many families in Haven, the question isn't whether their child needs treatment — it's when to start. Not every child who sees an orthodontist needs treatment right away, but early identification allows targeted intervention. A photo assessment is a gentle way to get an early steer before booking anything.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Haven
Space maintainers hold open the gap left by a prematurely lost baby tooth, preventing neighbouring teeth from drifting in before the adult tooth erupts.
Orthodontic Eligibility in Haven
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. Even visibly crooked teeth may score below the threshold, which is why understanding IOTN matters. This guide explains how IOTN works, who qualifies, and what private options exist if you don't.
Private Alternatives If You're Not NHS-Eligible in Haven
Patients who don't meet the IOTN threshold have several straightforward private options. A free photo assessment through Virtual Consultant Online is a quick first step to understand which treatments suit your case and what they typically cost locally — before committing to a paid in-person consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Haven
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Haven?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Haven is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 11.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (11.3 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (11.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Haven?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Haven, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 11.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Haven?
The nearest practice to Haven that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, about 11.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (11.4 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (11.6 miles).
Is Haven rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Haven falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
Which towns are close to Haven?
Headland, Golden Cross, Eardisland are within easy reach of Haven.
How many families live in Haven?
Census data puts 14.3% of Haven's population at under 16.
Which county covers Haven?
Haven is in Herefordshire.
What does NHS orthodontic treatment include?
A standard NHS course covers the specialist assessment, all adjustment appointments, the brace itself, de-bonding, and retainers — all as one course of treatment.
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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