NHS Treatment in Hosh at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Tayside |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE, Crieff — under a mile; 4 within 10 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — about 34 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Remote Rural |
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 Hosh
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Hosh, 5 practices within 10 and 45 practices within 20. The closest is INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE in Crieff, 0.9 miles south. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE, 0.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARECrieff | 0.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| SPRING GROVE CLINICComrie | 5.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – |
| SPRING GROVE CLINICAuchterarder | 8.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – |
| Infinityblu Dental Care & Implant ClinicAuchterarder | 8.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (152 reviews) |
| PUBLIC DENTAL SERVICEPerth | 13.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| DUNBLANE DENTAL PRACTICEDunblane | 14.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hosh with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Crieff, 0.9 miles south; the next are Comrie (5.5 miles west) and Auchterarder (8.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crieff | 1 | 0.9 miles south |
| Comrie | 1 | 5.5 miles west |
| Auchterarder | 2 | 8.5 miles south-east |
| Perth | 8 | 13.9 miles east |
| Dunblane | 2 | 14.4 miles south |
| Aberfeldy | 1 | 15.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Hosh, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Falkirk Dental Care, 26.6 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE, Crieff, under a mile away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 34 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Hosh are commissioned by NHS Tayside. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
The NHS orthodontic pathway in Hosh focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. It's free for eligible under-18s and aimed primarily at children and teenagers with significant malocclusion. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
NHS Waiting Times in Hosh
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Perth and Kinross 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 Orthodontic Access in Hosh
In Scotland, NHS dental treatment — including clinically necessary orthodontics — is free for everyone under 26. Adults aged 26 and over who qualify pay 80% of the NHS fee, capped at £384 for a course of treatment. NHS waiting times in Perth and Kinross are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Hosh. Hosh falls in a less deprived area than most of Scotland. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hosh is Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 34 miles away. Classified by ONS as remote Rural, Hosh sits within NHS Tayside for NHS dental commissioning. Hosh has 2 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in Scotland. There is no orthodontist on our records in Hosh itself. The closest on record are INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE in Crieff, under a mile away; SPRING GROVE CLINIC in Comrie, about 6 miles away; and SPRING GROVE CLINIC in Auchterarder, about 8 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.
The NHS Orthodontic Pathway in Hosh
For eligible patients in Hosh, the NHS route follows a defined sequence from dentist to specialist:
- 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 Hosh.
- 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.
Children's Orthodontics in Hosh
Children's orthodontics in Hosh covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. Understanding the difference between monitoring, interceptive and definitive treatment helps parents navigate it. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
NHS Treatment for Children in Hosh
Eligible children under 18 in Hosh are entitled to NHS orthodontic treatment free of charge. The process starts with a dentist IOTN assessment and formal referral to the local NHS orthodontic service.
Understanding Orthodontic Eligibility in Hosh
Whether you or your child qualifies for NHS treatment in Hosh comes down to a structured assessment. NHS-contracted orthodontists in Perth and Kinross apply the same national criteria consistently. If NHS funding isn't available, private treatment has no eligibility threshold and no waiting list.
What If You Don't Qualify for NHS Treatment?
If your IOTN score falls below the threshold for NHS funding, private orthodontic treatment is fully available with no eligibility criteria and no waiting list. This means you can start treatment within weeks of your consultation, with full choice of brace type — metal, ceramic, aligner, or lingual — rather than being limited to NHS metal braces.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Hosh
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hosh?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hosh is INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE in Crieff, about 0.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Care Dental (1.1 miles) and SPRING GROVE CLINIC (5.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hosh?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Hosh, 5 practices within 10 miles and 45 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hosh?
The nearest practice to Hosh that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE in Crieff, about 0.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include SPRING GROVE CLINIC (5.5 miles) and SPRING GROVE CLINIC (8.5 miles).
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Hosh?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Tayside.
Is Hosh rural or urban?
ONS classifies Hosh as remote Rural.
How deprived is Hosh compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Hosh is less deprived than most of Scotland. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Hosh?
Crieff, Strowan, Quoig are within easy reach of Hosh.
What does NHS orthodontic treatment include?
Everything from the specialist assessment through adjustments, the brace, de-bonding and retainers is covered as a single 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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