NHS Treatment in Moity at a Glance
| NHS dental services | Powys Teaching Health Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 14.9% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of 2,281 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 20.1 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — about 39 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% 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 Moity
On our practice register: None within 20 miles of Moity. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 20.1 miles east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, 20.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 20.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 20.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 20.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 27.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (89 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 28.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 28.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Moity with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Hereford, 20.1 miles east; the next are Pontypool (27.4 miles south) and Blackwood (28.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 3 | 20.1 miles east |
| Pontypool | 1 | 27.4 miles south |
| Blackwood | 1 | 28.0 miles south |
| Newbridge | 1 | 28.0 miles south |
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 29.2 miles south-west |
| Cwmbran | 1 | 29.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Moity, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is mydentist, 19.9 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford, 20.1 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 39 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Moity are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
For families in Moity, the NHS pathway offers a subsidised route to fixed braces for eligible children. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. Understanding its limits helps families in Moity plan around realistic waiting times.
Your NHS Journey Step by Step in Moity
For eligible patients in Moity, 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 Moity.
- 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.
NHS Waiting Times in Moity
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Sir Powys 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 Moity
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay NHS Wales dental charges, capped at £384 for a course of treatment. Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Sir Powys differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
No orthodontic practice covers Moity directly, though mydentist (about 20 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. By national deprivation ranking, Moity sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 2,281 residents in Moity's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Moity is about 39 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. Moity is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. 14.9% of Moity's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. People in Moity usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 20 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Moity itself. The closest on record are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 20 miles away; Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 23 miles away; and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, 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.
Orthodontic Eligibility in Moity
Whether you or your child qualifies for NHS treatment in Moity comes down to a structured assessment. NHS-contracted orthodontists in Sir Powys apply the same national criteria consistently. If NHS funding isn't available, private treatment has no eligibility threshold and no waiting list.
Adult NHS Orthodontic Access in Moity
Adults (18 and over) are rarely eligible for NHS orthodontic treatment in Moity. NHS funding for adults is generally limited to severe clinical cases — such as jaw surgery patients or those with significant cleft palate-related needs. Cosmetic adult orthodontics is not NHS-funded.
Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Moity
For many families in Moity, the question isn't whether their child needs treatment — it's when to start. Parents in Moity 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Moity
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Moity?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Moity is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 20.1 miles to the east. The next closest are St.Owen Dental Studio (20.1 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (20.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Moity?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Moity, 0 practices within 10 miles and 0 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 20.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Moity?
The nearest practice to Moity that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 20.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (20.2 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (20.9 miles).
How many families live in Moity?
Census data puts 14.9% of Moity's population at under 16.
How deprived is Moity compared with the rest of Wales?
By the national deprivation index, Moity is less deprived than most of Wales. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What NHS area is Moity in for dental services?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board.
What kind of area is Moity?
By ONS classification, Moity falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
Can I switch from the NHS waiting list to private?
Yes, at any point — even while still on the NHS list. Plenty of patients do this to skip the wait or get access to ceramic or aligner options; you don't have to formally withdraw first, though it's polite to let the practice know.
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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