NHS Treatment in Littlemoor Bottom at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS West Yorkshire 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 | 22.9% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.9% of 1,621 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | VICI Dental Pudsey, Pudsey — under a mile; 12 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Crawshaw Academy — 0.3 miles Pudsey Grammar School — 0.8 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — about 4 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.5% 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 Littlemoor Bottom
On our practice register: 34 practices within 5 miles of Littlemoor Bottom, 77 practices within 10 and 120 practices within 20. The closest is VICI Dental Pudsey, 0.7 miles north-west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is VICI Dental Pudsey, 0.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICI Dental PudseyPudsey | 0.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (93 reviews) |
| Xen SmilesLeeds | 1.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (110 reviews) |
| Farsley Dental PracticePudsey | 1.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (576 reviews) |
| Dentistry At BD4Bradford | 2.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (177 reviews) |
| Horsforth Smile ClinicHorsforth | 3.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (154 reviews) |
| Eccleshill Dental Practice - Your Trusted Dental Experts in BradfordBradford | 3.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (662 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Littlemoor Bottom with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Pudsey, 0.7 miles north-west; the next are Leeds (1.5 miles north-east) and Bradford (2.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pudsey | 2 | 0.7 miles north-west |
| Leeds | 4 | 1.5 miles north-east |
| Bradford | 4 | 2.7 miles south-west |
| Horsforth | 1 | 3.2 miles north |
| Morley | 1 | 3.8 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Littlemoor Bottom
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Farsley Dental Practice in Pudsey (4.9 from 576 reviews), 1.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farsley Dental PracticePudsey | 4.9 (576 reviews) | 1.9 miles north-west |
| Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant CareLeeds | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 3.8 miles north-east |
| Clarendon Dental SpaLeeds | 4.8 (3,876 reviews) | 3.9 miles east |
| Eccleshill Dental Practice - Your Trusted Dental Experts in BradfordBradford | 4.8 (662 reviews) | 3.6 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 Littlemoor Bottom, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Xen Smiles, 1.5 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is VICI Dental Pudsey, 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 Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 4 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Littlemoor Bottom are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire 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 Littlemoor Bottom 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. Knowing what the NHS can and cannot provide makes the NHS-versus-private decision clearer.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Littlemoor Bottom?
Many patients in City and Borough of Leeds 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 Orthodontic Access in Littlemoor Bottom
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 City and Borough of Leeds depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Practices serving Littlemoor Bottom differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Littlemoor Bottom's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Census 2021 counts 1,621 residents in the neighbourhood around Littlemoor Bottom, 9.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds. The nearest university dental hospital to Littlemoor Bottom is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 4 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Littlemoor Bottom sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 22.9% of residents under 16, Littlemoor Bottom has an above-average share of children. Families in Littlemoor Bottom are served by secondary schools including Crawshaw Academy (0.3 miles) and Pudsey Grammar School (0.8 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Littlemoor Bottom's Local Authority has 296 schools educating 135,588 pupils (DfE data). Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (33), Littlemoor Bottom has more choice than 96% of towns in England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Littlemoor Bottom. The closest on record are VICI Dental Pudsey, under a mile away; Xen Smiles in Leeds, about 2 miles away; and Dentistry At BD4 in Bradford, about 3 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.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in Littlemoor Bottom
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Going private for the same metal braces in Littlemoor Bottom costs roughly £1,500–£3,500; you're paying for immediate access and appliance choice rather than a better clinical result.
Children's Orthodontics in Littlemoor Bottom
Children's orthodontics in Littlemoor Bottom covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. Parents in Littlemoor Bottom increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
NHS Orthodontics for Children in Littlemoor Bottom
Children in Littlemoor Bottom who meet the IOTN eligibility threshold are entitled to NHS-funded orthodontic treatment. Referrals are made by the child's dentist once most adult teeth have erupted. NHS treatment for children is almost always metal fixed braces.
NHS Brace Eligibility in Littlemoor Bottom
Whether you or your child qualifies for NHS treatment in Littlemoor Bottom comes down to a structured assessment. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across City and Borough of Leeds to decide who receives funded treatment. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in Littlemoor Bottom.
Eligibility in Littlemoor Bottom — Local Context
NHS waiting times in City and Borough of Leeds are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Littlemoor Bottom
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Littlemoor Bottom?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Littlemoor Bottom is VICI Dental Pudsey, about 0.7 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Swinnow Dental (0.9 miles) and Xen Smiles (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Littlemoor Bottom?
Our register has 34 practices within 5 miles of Littlemoor Bottom, 77 practices within 10 miles and 120 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Littlemoor Bottom?
The nearest practice to Littlemoor Bottom that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is VICI Dental Pudsey, about 0.7 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Xen Smiles (1.5 miles) and Farsley Dental Practice (1.9 miles).
Is Littlemoor Bottom rural or urban?
ONS classifies Littlemoor Bottom as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How's children's dental health in Littlemoor Bottom's area?
Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
What county is Littlemoor Bottom in?
Littlemoor Bottom is in City and Borough of Leeds.
Which NHS body covers Littlemoor Bottom for dental care?
Littlemoor Bottom sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
Are NHS orthodontists the same as private ones?
Often the same specialist orthodontists provide both NHS and private care, sometimes from the same practice. The clinical skill is identical; what differs is the appliance choice, waiting time and level of personalisation between the two funding routes.
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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