NHS Treatment in Kite Green at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Coventry and Warwickshire 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 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of 1,612 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Stratford Orthodontics, Stratford-upon-Avon — 7.1 miles; 14 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Henley In Arden School — 0.8 miles Ipsley CofE Middle School — 5.8 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — about 15 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Nearer to 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 Kite Green
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Kite Green; 38 practices within 10 and 130 practices within 20. The closest is GRANDVIEW Dental Practice in Stratford-upon-Avon, 7.0 miles south. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Stratford Orthodontics, 7.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford OrthodonticsStratford-upon-Avon | 7.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (865 reviews) |
| The Dental Place WarwickWarwick | 7.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (232 reviews) |
| Crabbs Cross Dental SurgeryAstwood Bank | 7.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (134 reviews) |
| Designer Smiles - SolihullSolihull | 8.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (102 reviews) |
| Beyond Dental CheltenhamSolihull | 8.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (240 reviews) |
| Eternal Smiles Dental CentreSolihull | 8.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (302 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kite Green with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Stratford-upon-Avon, 7.1 miles south; the next are Warwick (7.2 miles east) and Astwood Bank (7.7 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 1 | 7.1 miles south |
| Warwick | 4 | 7.2 miles east |
| Astwood Bank | 1 | 7.7 miles west |
| Solihull | 4 | 8.4 miles north |
| Redditch | 2 | 8.7 miles west |
| Shirley | 1 | 8.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kite Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Stratford Orthodontics in Stratford-upon-Avon (5.0 from 865 reviews), 7.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford OrthodonticsStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (865 reviews) | 7.1 miles south |
| The Dental Place WarwickWarwick | 5.0 (232 reviews) | 7.2 miles east |
| Orthoral Leamington spaWarwick | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 9.4 miles east |
| The Grove PracticeWarwick | 4.9 (208 reviews) | 9.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Kite Green, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Solihull Manor Road Dental Care, 8.9 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Stratford Orthodontics, Stratford-upon-Avon, 7.1 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 15 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Kite Green are commissioned by NHS Coventry and Warwickshire 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 Kite Green focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. The main limitation is waiting time, which can be substantial across Warwickshire.
Your NHS Journey Step by Step in Kite Green
The NHS pathway in Kite Green 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 Kite Green.
- 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 Kite Green
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 Warwickshire depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Orthodontic practices in and around Kite Green vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Kite Green sits close to the England average for deprivation. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,612 residents in Kite Green's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Warwickshire. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kite Green is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 15 miles away. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Kite Green sits within NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Kite Green's under-16 share sits at 14.3%, per the 2021 Census. The closest secondary schools to Kite Green are Henley In Arden School (0.8 miles) and Ipsley CofE Middle School (5.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Kite Green; the nearest is about 7 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Kite Green itself. The closest on record are GRANDVIEW Dental Practice in Stratford-upon-Avon, about 7 miles away; Nuvo Dental Warwick, about 7 miles away; and Clear Braces Solihull in Dickens Heath, 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.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Kite Green?
Many patients in Warwickshire 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.
Children's Orthodontics in Kite Green
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. The aim is to monitor development and intervene at the right time, not to begin treatment immediately. Early review can prevent more complex problems later and simplify treatment when it does begin.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Kite Green
Space maintainers hold open the gap left by a prematurely lost baby tooth, preventing neighbouring teeth from drifting in before the adult tooth erupts.
NHS Brace Eligibility in Kite Green
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.
Eligibility in Kite Green — Local Context
NHS waiting times in Warwickshire are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Kite Green
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kite Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kite Green is GRANDVIEW Dental Practice in Stratford-upon-Avon, about 7.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Tooth Club - Guildford (7.0 miles) and Stratford Orthodontics (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kite Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kite Green, 38 practices within 10 miles and 130 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stratford-upon-Avon, 7.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kite Green?
The nearest practice to Kite Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Stratford Orthodontics in Stratford-upon-Avon, about 7.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include The Dental Place Warwick (7.2 miles) and Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery (7.7 miles).
How many families live in Kite Green?
Around 14.3% of Kite Green's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Kite Green?
Kite Green sits within NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
Which county covers Kite Green?
Kite Green falls within Warwickshire.
How deprived is Kite Green compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Kite Green is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
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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