NHS Treatment in Monnington on Wye 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 | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 9 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Fairfield High School — 3.9 miles Weobley High School — 5.0 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 Monnington on Wye
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Monnington on Wye; 9 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 8.9 miles east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, 9.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 9.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 9.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 9.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 27.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (89 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Monnington on Wye with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Hereford, 9.0 miles east; the next are Pontypool (27.9 miles south).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Monnington on Wye
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), 9.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 9.0 miles east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 9.6 miles east |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (167 reviews) | 9.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Monnington on Wye, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is mydentist, 18.4 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford, 9 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Monnington on Wye 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.
The NHS orthodontic pathway in Monnington on Wye focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. Understanding its limits helps families in Monnington on Wye plan around realistic waiting times.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Monnington on Wye
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 Herefordshire 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 Monnington on Wye. By national deprivation ranking, Monnington on Wye is roughly mid-table for England. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,609 residents in Monnington on Wye's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Monnington on Wye is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. 15.2% of Monnington on Wye's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Secondary-age pupils near Monnington on Wye attend schools such as Fairfield High School (3.9 miles) and Weobley High School (5.0 miles). Monnington on Wye's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). People in Monnington on Wye usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Monnington on Wye. The nearest recorded are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 9 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 21 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 25 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 Monnington on Wye?
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.
The NHS Orthodontic Pathway in Monnington on Wye
The NHS pathway in Monnington on Wye 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 Monnington on Wye.
- 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.
Orthodontic Eligibility in Monnington on Wye
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.
Eligibility in Monnington on Wye — Local Context
How long NHS treatment takes to start in Herefordshire depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Kids' Braces & Interceptive Treatment in Monnington on Wye
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. Parents in Monnington on Wye 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 Treatment for Children in Monnington on Wye
Eligible children under 18 in Monnington on Wye are entitled to NHS orthodontic treatment free of charge. The process starts with a dentist IOTN assessment and formal referral to the local NHS orthodontic service.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Monnington on Wye
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Monnington on Wye?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Monnington on Wye is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 8.9 miles to the east. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (9.0 miles) and Willows Dentistry (9.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Monnington on Wye?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Monnington on Wye, 9 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 8.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Monnington on Wye?
The nearest practice to Monnington on Wye that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 9.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (9.0 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (9.6 miles).
Which towns are close to Monnington on Wye?
Bycross, Norton Canon, Staunton on Wye are within easy reach of Monnington on Wye.
Which county covers Monnington on Wye?
Monnington on Wye is in Herefordshire.
Is Monnington on Wye rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Monnington on Wye falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
How's children's dental health in Monnington on Wye's area?
OHID figures for this ICB show 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
Are NHS orthodontists the same as private ones?
Often the same specialist orthodontists provide both NHS and private care, sometimes from the same practice. The clinical skill is identical; what differs is the appliance choice, waiting time and level of personalisation between the two funding routes.
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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