NHS Treatment in Lullington at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Derby and Derbyshire 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 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of 1,644 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Alexandra Dental Care, Swadlincote — 5.2 miles; 15 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lift Rawlett — 5.1 miles John Taylor High School — 5.3 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — about 19 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23% 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 Lullington
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lullington; 22 practices within 10 and 119 practices within 20. The closest is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, 5.2 miles north-east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Alexandra Dental Care, 5.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote | 5.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (422 reviews) |
| Hughes and Owen Dental CareSwadlincote | 5.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (103 reviews) |
| Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote | 5.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (352 reviews) |
| Dental Perfection - BurtonBurton upon Trent | 5.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (666 reviews) |
| Dale House Dental PracticeTamworth | 5.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (341 reviews) |
| Tamworth Dental PracticeTamworth | 5.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (1,594 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lullington with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Swadlincote, 5.2 miles north-east; the next are Burton upon Trent (5.5 miles north) and Tamworth (5.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Swadlincote | 3 | 5.2 miles north-east |
| Burton upon Trent | 4 | 5.5 miles north |
| Tamworth | 2 | 5.7 miles south-west |
| Smethwick | 1 | 6.0 miles south-west |
| Lichfield | 5 | 8.2 miles west |
| Repton | 1 | 10.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lullington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is High Street Dental Practice in Burntwood (4.9 from 435 reviews), 12.9 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Street Dental PracticeBurntwood | 4.9 (435 reviews) | 12.9 miles west |
| Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote | 4.9 (422 reviews) | 5.2 miles north-east |
| Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote | 4.9 (352 reviews) | 5.4 miles north |
| Dale House Dental PracticeTamworth | 4.9 (341 reviews) | 5.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Lullington, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 10.5 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Alexandra Dental Care, Swadlincote, 5.2 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 19 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Lullington are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontic treatment in Lullington follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. Understanding its limits helps families in Lullington plan around realistic waiting times.
NHS Waiting Times in Lullington
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Derbyshire 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 Orthodontic Access in Lullington
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. Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Derbyshire differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Lullington. Lullington sits close to the England average for deprivation. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Census 2021 counts 1,644 residents in the neighbourhood around Lullington, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. The nearest university dental hospital to Lullington is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Lullington's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Census figures show 16.2% of the local population is under 16. Secondary-age pupils near Lullington attend schools such as Lift Rawlett (5.1 miles) and John Taylor High School (5.3 miles). Lullington has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Lullington itself. The closest on record are Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 5 miles away; Dental Perfection - Burton in Burton upon Trent, about 6 miles away; and Ascent Dental Care Tamworth, about 6 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.
The NHS Orthodontic Pathway in Lullington
The NHS pathway in Lullington 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 Lullington.
- 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.
Kids' Braces & Interceptive Treatment in Lullington
For many families in Lullington, the question isn't whether their child needs treatment — it's when to start. Parents in Lullington increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. A photo assessment is a gentle way to get an early steer before booking anything.
NHS Orthodontics for Children in Lullington
Children in Lullington 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.
Orthodontic Eligibility in Lullington
Eligibility for NHS braces is decided by a clinical scoring system, not by appearance alone. NHS-contracted orthodontists in Derbyshire apply the same national criteria consistently. If NHS funding isn't available, private treatment has no eligibility threshold and no waiting list.
Eligibility in Lullington — Local Context
NHS waiting times in Derbyshire are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Lullington
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lullington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lullington is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 5.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Hughes and Owen Dental Care (5.4 miles) and Harmandeep Sanghera (5.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lullington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lullington, 22 practices within 10 miles and 119 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Swadlincote, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lullington?
The nearest practice to Lullington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 5.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Hughes and Owen Dental Care (5.4 miles) and Beaufort Dental Health Centre (5.4 miles).
What county is Lullington in?
Lullington falls within Derbyshire.
How many families live in Lullington?
Census data puts 16.2% of Lullington's population at under 16.
Which towns are close to Lullington?
Nearby towns include Drakelow, Netherseal, Rosliston.
How deprived is Lullington compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Lullington is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How long is the NHS orthodontic wait in Lullington?
Typically 12-24 months in Derbyshire, sometimes more depending on the area. Private treatment skips the list entirely, usually starting within weeks.
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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