NHS Treatment in Low Catton at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.6% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of 1,649 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Andrea Ubhi Dentistry, York — 6.1 miles; 7 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy — 4.7 miles Huntington School — 5.7 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — about 28 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% 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 Low Catton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Low Catton; 17 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, 5.9 miles west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Andrea Ubhi Dentistry, 6.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Ubhi DentistryYork | 6.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (150 reviews) |
| Hopkins & Poyner Dental PracticeYork | 6.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (150 reviews) |
| OrthokindYork | 6.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (16 reviews) |
| Blossom Family Dental CareYork | 6.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (575 reviews) |
| Bishopthorpe Dental CentreYork | 7.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (144 reviews) |
| Perfect Smile ClinicUpper Poppleton | 8.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (397 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Low Catton with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is York, 6.1 miles west; the next are Upper Poppleton (8.1 miles west) and Selby (14.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| York | 7 | 6.1 miles west |
| Upper Poppleton | 1 | 8.1 miles west |
| Selby | 1 | 14.1 miles south-west |
| Wetherby | 1 | 18.8 miles west |
| Knaresborough | 1 | 22.0 miles west |
| Beverley | 1 | 22.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Low Catton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hopkinson Dental in Wetherby (5.0 from 175 reviews), 18.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hopkinson DentalWetherby | 5.0 (175 reviews) | 18.8 miles west |
| Jorvik Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 8.3 miles west |
| Bishopthorpe Dental CentreYork | 4.9 (144 reviews) | 7.7 miles south-west |
| OrthokindYork | 4.9 (16 reviews) | 6.2 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Low Catton, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Restore 32 Dental Practice, 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 Andrea Ubhi Dentistry, York, 6.1 miles 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 28 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Low Catton are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontic treatment in Low Catton follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. Understanding its limits helps families in Low Catton plan around realistic waiting times.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Low Catton
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 East Riding of Yorkshire are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Low Catton. By national deprivation ranking, Low Catton sits among the less deprived areas of England. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.4% of the 1,649 residents in Low Catton's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across East Riding of Yorkshire. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Low Catton is about 28 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. Low Catton — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 18.6% of Low Catton's population at under 16. Families in Low Catton are served by secondary schools including Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy (4.7 miles) and Huntington School (5.7 miles). There are 157 schools and 45,532 pupils in Low Catton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. People in Low Catton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Low Catton itself. The nearest we do hold are Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, about 6 miles away; PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 8 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, 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.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in Low Catton
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 Low Catton typically run £1,500–£3,500 — far more than NHS treatment, but with no waiting list and a wider choice of appliance.
The NHS Orthodontic Pathway in Low Catton
For eligible patients in Low Catton, 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 Low Catton.
- 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.
Early Orthodontic Assessment for Children in Low Catton
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. Understanding the difference between monitoring, interceptive and definitive treatment helps parents navigate it. A photo assessment is a gentle way to get an early steer before booking anything.
NHS Orthodontics for Children in Low Catton
Children in Low Catton 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.
Am I Eligible for NHS Orthodontics in Low Catton?
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across East Riding of Yorkshire to decide who receives funded treatment. Understanding the scoring in advance means a more informed conversation with your dentist.
Eligibility in Low Catton — Local Context
How long NHS treatment takes to start in East Riding of Yorkshire depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Low Catton
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Low Catton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Low Catton is Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, about 5.9 miles to the west. The next closest are Andrea Ubhi Dentistry (6.1 miles) and Hopkins & Poyner Dental Practice (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Low Catton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Low Catton, 17 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in York, 5.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Low Catton?
The nearest practice to Low Catton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Andrea Ubhi Dentistry in York, about 6.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include Hopkins & Poyner Dental Practice (6.2 miles) and Orthokind (6.2 miles).
How many schools are in Low Catton's area?
Low Catton's Local Authority has 157 schools educating 45,532 pupils (DfE data).
How deprived is Low Catton compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Low Catton is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which county covers Low Catton?
Low Catton falls within East Riding of Yorkshire.
What towns are near Low Catton?
Nearby towns include Gate Helmsley, Wilberfoss, Sand Hutton.
What happens if I miss NHS appointments?
NHS contracts expect reasonable attendance, and repeatedly missing adjustments can get treatment discontinued since it extends the course and ties up scarce capacity. If attendance is genuinely difficult, tell the practice rather than just not showing up.
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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