NHS Treatment in Pembridge 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 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of 1,694 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 13.5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weobley High School — 4.5 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.9% 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 Pembridge
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Pembridge; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 13.5 miles south-east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, 13.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 13.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 13.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 13.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 30.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pembridge with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Hereford, 13.5 miles south-east; the next are Kidderminster (30.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 3 | 13.5 miles south-east |
| Kidderminster | 1 | 30.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pembridge
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), 13.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 13.5 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 13.5 miles south-east |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (167 reviews) | 13.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Pembridge, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is mydentist, 10.9 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford, 13.5 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Pembridge 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 Pembridge focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. Understanding its limits helps families in Pembridge plan around realistic waiting times.
The NHS Orthodontic Pathway in Pembridge
The NHS pathway in Pembridge 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 Pembridge.
- 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.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Pembridge?
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.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Pembridge
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 Herefordshire depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
There's no orthodontist on record in Pembridge itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is about 11 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Pembridge's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Census 2021 counts 1,694 residents in the neighbourhood around Pembridge, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. For NHS dental services, Pembridge falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. By ONS classification, Pembridge falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Pembridge's under-16 share sits at 15.8%, per the 2021 Census. The closest secondary schools to Pembridge are Weobley High School (4.5 miles). Pembridge's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Pembridge has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 14 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Pembridge itself. The closest on record are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 14 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 25 miles away; and Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 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 Pembridge
Whether you or your child qualifies for NHS treatment in Pembridge comes down to a structured assessment. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across Herefordshire to decide who receives funded treatment. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in Pembridge.
How Eligibility Is Scored
Whether the NHS funds treatment comes down to the IOTN score, a standardised two-part measure used right across Herefordshire.
Children's Orthodontics in Pembridge
Children's orthodontics in Pembridge covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. The aim is to monitor development and intervene at the right time, not to begin treatment immediately. A photo assessment is a gentle way to get an early steer before booking anything.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Pembridge
Space maintainers hold open the gap left by a prematurely lost baby tooth, preventing neighbouring teeth from drifting in before the adult tooth erupts.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Pembridge
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pembridge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pembridge is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 13.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (13.5 miles) and Willows Dentistry (13.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pembridge?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pembridge, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 13.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pembridge?
The nearest practice to Pembridge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 13.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (13.5 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (13.8 miles).
How deprived is Pembridge compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Pembridge is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How many schools are in Pembridge's area?
DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Pembridge's Local Authority.
Which towns are close to Pembridge?
Haven, Lower Bearwood, Luntley are within easy reach of Pembridge.
How big is Pembridge?
Around 489 people live in Pembridge.
What does NHS orthodontic treatment include?
Everything from the specialist assessment through adjustments, the brace, de-bonding and retainers is covered as a single course of treatment.
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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