NHS Treatment in Meaux 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of 1,703 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | BEVERLEY ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Beverley — 3.6 miles; 9 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lift Kingswood — 2.9 miles Beverley High School — 3.7 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% 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 Meaux
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Meaux, 12 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Perfect 32 Dental Practice in Beverley, 3.5 miles west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is BEVERLEY ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, 3.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEVERLEY ORTHODONTIC CENTREBeverley | 3.6 miles west | ✓ | – | – |
| Cosmetic and Family DentistryKingston upon Hull | 5.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (213 reviews) |
| BritasiaDoctors LimitedKingston upon Hull | 6.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (223 reviews) |
| Spring Dental PracticeKingston upon Hull | 6.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (186 reviews) |
| Manor Dental HealthSaint Andrews Quay | 6.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS HULLKingston upon Hull | 6.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Meaux with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Beverley, 3.6 miles west; the next are Kingston upon Hull (5.1 miles south) and Saint Andrews Quay (6.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Beverley | 1 | 3.6 miles west |
| Kingston upon Hull | 5 | 5.1 miles south |
| Saint Andrews Quay | 3 | 6.7 miles south-west |
| Brough | 1 | 12.0 miles south-west |
| York | 1 | 13.3 miles west |
| Scunthorpe | 2 | 21.4 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Meaux
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Night and Day Emergency Dentist Hull in Saint Andrews Quay (4.9 from 590 reviews), 6.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Night and Day Emergency Dentist HullSaint Andrews Quay | 4.9 (590 reviews) | 6.9 miles south |
| Cosmetic and Family Dentistry Brough LimitedBrough | 4.9 (511 reviews) | 12.0 miles south-west |
| BritasiaDoctors LimitedKingston upon Hull | 4.9 (223 reviews) | 6.4 miles south |
| Cosmetic and Family DentistryKingston upon Hull | 4.9 (213 reviews) | 5.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Meaux, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Dental Logic, 7.2 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is BEVERLEY ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, 3.6 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Meaux 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.
For families in Meaux, the NHS pathway offers a subsidised route to fixed braces for eligible children. It's free for eligible under-18s and aimed primarily at children and teenagers with significant malocclusion. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Meaux
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 East Riding of Yorkshire depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Meaux. Meaux sits close to the England average for deprivation. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.7% of local 5-year-olds. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,703 residents in Meaux's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across East Riding of Yorkshire. Meaux sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Meaux is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Census data puts 14.5% of Meaux's population at under 16. Families in Meaux are served by secondary schools including Lift Kingswood (2.9 miles) and Beverley High School (3.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 157 schools and 45,532 pupils in Meaux's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Meaux has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Meaux itself. The closest on record are Perfect 32 Dental Practice in Beverley, about 4 miles away; Cottingham Dental Practice in Skidby, about 5 miles away; and Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Kingston upon Hull, about 5 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 Meaux?
Many patients in East Riding of Yorkshire 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 vs Private Fees in Meaux
On the NHS, one course of treatment runs from fitting right through to retainers, with nothing added along the way.
Private treatment in Meaux 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.
Children's Orthodontics in Meaux
Children's orthodontics in Meaux covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. Not every child who sees an orthodontist needs treatment right away, but early identification allows targeted intervention. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Meaux
Space maintainers hold open the gap left by a prematurely lost baby tooth, preventing neighbouring teeth from drifting in before the adult tooth erupts.
Understanding Orthodontic Eligibility in Meaux
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. It measures the complexity and impact of the problem, and only cases above a threshold score receive NHS funding. If NHS funding isn't available, private treatment has no eligibility threshold and no waiting list.
What Is IOTN?
NHS eligibility is decided by the IOTN — a two-part clinical index applied consistently by orthodontists throughout East Riding of Yorkshire.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Meaux
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Meaux?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Meaux is Perfect 32 Dental Practice in Beverley, about 3.5 miles to the west. The next closest are BEVERLEY ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (3.6 miles) and Cottingham Dental Practice (4.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Meaux?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Meaux, 12 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Meaux?
The nearest practice to Meaux that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is BEVERLEY ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, about 3.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Cosmetic and Family Dentistry (5.1 miles) and BritasiaDoctors Limited (6.4 miles).
Is tooth decay common among young children near Meaux?
OHID figures for this ICB show 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
Is Meaux rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Meaux falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Meaux compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Meaux is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Meaux?
Meaux sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
How much do NHS braces cost?
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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers.
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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