NHS Treatment in Kingsland 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of 1,592 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 13.9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Earl Mortimer College — 4.0 miles Wigmore School — 4.8 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% 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 Kingsland
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Kingsland; 9 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 13.9 miles south. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, 13.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 13.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 14.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 14.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 26.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 28.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kingsland with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Hereford, 13.9 miles south; the next are Kidderminster (26.5 miles east) and Broseley (28.8 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 3 | 13.9 miles south |
| Kidderminster | 1 | 26.5 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 28.8 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kingsland
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), 14.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 14.1 miles south |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 13.9 miles south |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (167 reviews) | 14.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Kingsland, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is mydentist, 11.6 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford, 13.9 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Kingsland 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.
The NHS orthodontic pathway in Kingsland 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. Understanding its limits helps families in Kingsland plan around realistic waiting times.
NHS Waiting Times in Kingsland
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Herefordshire 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 vs Private Fees in Kingsland
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 Kingsland typically run £1,500–£3,500 — far more than NHS treatment, but with no waiting list and a wider choice of appliance.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Kingsland
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.
Kingsland has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — mydentist — is about 12 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. By national deprivation ranking, Kingsland is roughly mid-table for England. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,592 residents in Kingsland's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Officially, Kingsland is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. 16.3% of Kingsland's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. The closest secondary schools to Kingsland are Earl Mortimer College (4.0 miles) and Wigmore School (4.8 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Kingsland's Local Authority. People in Kingsland usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Kingsland itself. The closest on record are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 14 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 23 miles away; and Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 24 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.
Early Orthodontic Assessment for Children in Kingsland
Children's orthodontics in Kingsland covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. Parents in Kingsland increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Kingsland
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.
Orthodontic Eligibility in Kingsland
Many patients in Kingsland are surprised they don't automatically qualify for NHS braces. It measures the complexity and impact of the problem, and only cases above a threshold score receive NHS funding. This guide explains how IOTN works, who qualifies, and what private options exist if you don't.
Adult NHS Orthodontic Access in Kingsland
Adults (18 and over) are rarely eligible for NHS orthodontic treatment in Kingsland. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Kingsland
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kingsland?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kingsland is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 13.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (14.1 miles) and Willows Dentistry (14.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kingsland?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kingsland, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 13.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kingsland?
The nearest practice to Kingsland that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 13.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (14.1 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (14.5 miles).
What NHS area is Kingsland in for dental services?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board.
Which towns are close to Kingsland?
Nearby towns include Arrow Green, Streamford, Becknell.
What county is Kingsland in?
Kingsland falls within Herefordshire.
Is Kingsland rural or urban?
ONS classifies Kingsland as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
How do I get an NHS referral?
Ask your dentist for an orthodontic assessment — if the IOTN score clears the threshold, they refer you to the local NHS orthodontic service. Some practices also take self-referrals directly.
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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