NHS Treatment in Logaston 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 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of 1,609 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Willows Dentistry, Hereford — 12.3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weobley High School — 3.4 miles Lady Hawkins' School — 4.7 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 Logaston
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Logaston; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 12.2 miles south-east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Willows Dentistry, 12.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 12.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 12.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 12.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 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 Logaston
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), 12.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 12.3 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 12.6 miles south-east |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (167 reviews) | 12.4 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 Logaston, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is mydentist, 13.4 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, 12.3 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Logaston 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 Logaston funds treatment for patients who meet the IOTN clinical need threshold. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. Knowing what the NHS can and cannot provide makes the NHS-versus-private decision clearer.
NHS vs Private Fees in Logaston
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Private treatment in Logaston 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.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Logaston?
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 Orthodontic Access in Logaston
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. NHS waiting times in Herefordshire are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Practices serving Logaston differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Logaston's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Census 2021 counts 1,609 residents in the neighbourhood around Logaston, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Logaston. By ONS classification, Logaston falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Census figures show 15.2% of the local population is under 16. Families in Logaston are served by secondary schools including Weobley High School (3.4 miles) and Lady Hawkins' School (4.7 miles). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Logaston's Local Authority area, per DfE data. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Logaston; the nearest is about 12 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Logaston itself. The nearest recorded are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 12 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 26 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, 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 Logaston
For many families in Logaston, the question isn't whether their child needs treatment — it's when to start. Understanding the difference between monitoring, interceptive and definitive treatment helps parents navigate it. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
The Age-7 Assessment
British Orthodontic Society guidance points to age 7 for an assessment where there's a noticeable concern — by then most children have their first permanent molars and incisors through, which is enough for an orthodontist to judge jaw relationships, arch development, bite and likely future crowding.
NHS Brace Eligibility in Logaston
Eligibility for NHS braces is decided by a clinical scoring system, not by appearance alone. It measures the complexity and impact of the problem, and only cases above a threshold score receive NHS funding. Understanding the scoring in advance means a more informed conversation with your dentist.
Eligibility in Logaston — Local Context
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Herefordshire vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Logaston
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Logaston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Logaston is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 12.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (12.3 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (12.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Logaston?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Logaston, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 12.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Logaston?
The nearest practice to Logaston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, about 12.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (12.4 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (12.6 miles).
How many families live in Logaston?
15.2% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
How many schools are in Logaston's area?
Logaston's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data).
Which county covers Logaston?
Logaston falls within Herefordshire.
What kind of area is Logaston?
ONS classifies Logaston as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
Are NHS orthodontic charges the same across the UK?
No — NHS dental charges are set separately in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. What stays the same everywhere is that eligible under-18s pay nothing. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
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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