NHS Treatment in St Maughan's Green at a Glance
| NHS dental services | Aneurin Bevan University Health Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.9% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of 1,782 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 14 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — about 28 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.5% 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 St Maughan's Green
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of St Maughan's Green, 1 practice within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 3.9 miles south-east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, 14.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 14.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 14.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 14.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 15.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (89 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 15.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental CareCwmbran | 17.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to St Maughan's Green with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Hereford, 14.0 miles north; the next are Chepstow (14.9 miles south) and Pontypool (15.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 3 | 14.0 miles north |
| Chepstow | 1 | 14.9 miles south |
| Pontypool | 1 | 15.1 miles south-west |
| Cwmbran | 2 | 17.3 miles south-west |
| Newport | 2 | 19.3 miles south-west |
| Newbridge | 1 | 20.5 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 St Maughan's Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Solution Chepstow (5.0 from 151 reviews), 14.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 14.9 miles south |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 15.1 miles south-west |
| Llantarnam DentalCwmbran | 4.9 (267 reviews) | 17.9 miles south-west |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 14.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from St Maughan's Green, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 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, 14 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around St Maughan's Green are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontic treatment in St Maughan's Green follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. 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 Monmouthshire.
What NHS Treatment Costs in St Maughan's Green
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Going private for the same metal braces in St Maughan's Green costs roughly £1,500–£3,500; you're paying for immediate access and appliance choice rather than a better clinical result.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in St Maughan's Green?
Many patients in Monmouthshire 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 St Maughan's Green
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. NHS waiting times in Monmouthshire are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Practices serving St Maughan's Green differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. National deprivation data puts St Maughan's Green close to the Wales median. In the census neighbourhood around St Maughan's Green, 6.6% of the 1,782 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.1% average across Monmouthshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. For hospital-based orthodontic care, St Maughan's Green is about 28 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in St Maughan's Green. ONS classifies St Maughan's Green as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. St Maughan's Green has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.9% of residents are under 16. St Maughan's Green has 1 orthodontic practice within five miles, more than 61% of towns in Wales. There is no orthodontist on our records in St Maughan's Green itself. The nearest we do hold are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 4 miles away; St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 14 miles away; and Smile Solution Chepstow, about 15 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.
Early Orthodontic Assessment for Children in St Maughan's Green
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. 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.
NHS Treatment for Children in St Maughan's Green
Eligible children under 18 in St Maughan's Green 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.
NHS Brace Eligibility in St Maughan's Green
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across Monmouthshire to decide who receives funded treatment. If NHS funding isn't available, private treatment has no eligibility threshold and no waiting list.
What If You Don't Qualify for NHS Treatment?
If your IOTN score falls below the threshold for NHS funding, private orthodontic treatment is fully available with no eligibility criteria and no waiting list. This means you can start treatment within weeks of your consultation, with full choice of brace type — metal, ceramic, aligner, or lingual — rather than being limited to NHS metal braces.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in St Maughan's Green
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St Maughan's Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St Maughan's Green is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 3.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (14.0 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (14.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St Maughan's Green?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of St Maughan's Green, 1 practice within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near St Maughan's Green?
The nearest practice to St Maughan's Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 14.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (14.5 miles) and Smile Solution Chepstow (14.9 miles).
How many families live in St Maughan's Green?
Census data puts 13.9% of St Maughan's Green's population at under 16.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in St Maughan's Green?
NHS dental commissioning in St Maughan's Green falls under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
What kind of area is St Maughan's Green?
By ONS classification, St Maughan's Green falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
How deprived is St Maughan's Green compared with the rest of Wales?
By the national deprivation index, St Maughan's Green is close to the Wales average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Is NHS orthodontic treatment as good as private?
NHS orthodontic treatment delivered by specialist orthodontists achieves excellent clinical results. The key differences: NHS is almost exclusively metal braces with a waiting list; private offers ceramic, aligner, and lingual options with immediate access.
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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