NHS Treatment in Roundhill Village at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 21.4% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 11.1% of 1,840 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Queensway Orthodontics - Stockton, Yarm — 1 miles; 14 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | All Saints Church of England Academy — 0.7 miles Ingleby Manor Free School — 1.1 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — about 35 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 9.9% 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 Roundhill Village
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Roundhill Village, 23 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Enhance Dental Care in Yarm, 1.0 miles west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Queensway Orthodontics - Stockton, 1.0 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensway Orthodontics - StocktonYarm | 1.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (29 reviews) |
| Thornaby Dental CentreStockton-on-Tees | 2.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (90 reviews) |
| Grange Dental PracticeStockton-on-Tees | 5.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (727 reviews) |
| Marton Dental Practice - Dentists MiddlesbroughMarton | 5.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (588 reviews) |
| Middleton St George Dental CareMiddleton St George | 5.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (610 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC CLINICMiddlesbrough | 5.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Roundhill Village with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Yarm, 1.0 miles west; the next are Stockton-on-Tees (2.6 miles north-east) and Marton (5.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yarm | 1 | 1.0 miles west |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 3 | 2.6 miles north-east |
| Marton | 1 | 5.5 miles east |
| Middleton St George | 1 | 5.5 miles west |
| Middlesbrough | 2 | 5.8 miles north-east |
| Billingham | 3 | 6.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Roundhill Village
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Queensway Orthodontics - Stockton in Yarm (5.0 from 29 reviews), 1.0 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensway Orthodontics - StocktonYarm | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 1.0 miles west |
| Queensway Dental - BillinghamStockton-on-Tees | 4.9 (1,588 reviews) | 6.9 miles north |
| Grange Dental PracticeStockton-on-Tees | 4.9 (727 reviews) | 5.2 miles north |
| Middleton St George Dental CareMiddleton St George | 4.9 (610 reviews) | 5.5 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Roundhill Village, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Community Dental Services, 6.3 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Queensway Orthodontics - Stockton, Yarm, 1 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 35 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Roundhill Village are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontics in Roundhill Village funds treatment for patients who meet the IOTN clinical need threshold. For eligible under-18s it's outstanding value — full treatment at no charge at all. The main limitation is waiting time, which can be substantial across Stockton-on-Tees.
How the NHS Route Works in Roundhill Village
The NHS pathway in Roundhill Village 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 Roundhill Village.
- 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 Orthodontic Access in Roundhill Village
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 Stockton-on-Tees differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Roundhill Village. Roundhill Village falls in a less deprived area than most of England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 11.1% of the 1,840 residents in Roundhill Village's census neighbourhood, above the 8.1% average across Stockton-on-Tees. The nearest university dental hospital to Roundhill Village is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 35 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Roundhill Village sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Roundhill Village is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Roundhill Village's under-16 share sits at 21.4%, per the 2021 Census. Families in Roundhill Village are served by secondary schools including All Saints Church of England Academy (0.7 miles) and Ingleby Manor Free School (1.1 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 86 schools and 33,134 pupils across Roundhill Village's Local Authority. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Roundhill Village is better served than 56% of towns in England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Roundhill Village itself. The closest on record are Enhance Dental Care in Yarm, about a mile away; Leven Vale Dental - Invisalign & Implant Dentistry in Thornaby-on-Tees, about a mile away; and Thornaby Dental Centre in Stockton-on-Tees, about 3 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 Roundhill Village?
Many patients in Stockton-on-Tees 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.
Children's Orthodontics in Roundhill Village
Children's orthodontics in Roundhill Village 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. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
The Age-7 Assessment
The British Orthodontic Society recommends an orthodontic assessment by age 7 for children with notable concerns. At age 7, most children have their first permanent molars and incisors, giving an orthodontist enough information to evaluate jaw relationships, arch development, bite patterns, and likely future crowding.
NHS Brace Eligibility in Roundhill Village
Whether you or your child qualifies for NHS treatment in Roundhill Village comes down to a structured assessment. It measures the complexity and impact of the problem, and only cases above a threshold score receive NHS funding. This guide explains how IOTN works, who qualifies, and what private options exist if you don't.
Eligibility in Roundhill Village — Local Context
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Stockton-on-Tees vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Roundhill Village
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Roundhill Village?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Roundhill Village is Enhance Dental Care in Yarm, about 1.0 miles to the west. The next closest are Queensway Orthodontics - Stockton (1.0 miles) and Leven Vale Dental - Invisalign & Implant Dentistry (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Roundhill Village?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Roundhill Village, 23 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Roundhill Village?
The nearest practice to Roundhill Village that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Queensway Orthodontics - Stockton in Yarm, about 1.0 miles to the west. Others nearby include Thornaby Dental Centre (2.6 miles) and Grange Dental Practice (5.2 miles).
How many schools are in Roundhill Village's area?
Roundhill Village's Local Authority has 86 schools educating 33,134 pupils (DfE data).
How deprived is Roundhill Village compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Roundhill Village is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which NHS body covers Roundhill Village for dental care?
Roundhill Village sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
What kind of area is Roundhill Village?
By ONS classification, Roundhill Village falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How long is the NHS orthodontic wait in Roundhill Village?
Typically 12-24 months in Stockton-on-Tees, 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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