NHS Treatment in Storwood at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Humber and North Yorkshire 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 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of 1,588 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Bishopthorpe Dental Centre, York — 7.7 miles; 7 within 10 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — about 27 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.3% 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 Storwood
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Storwood; 13 practices within 10 and 23 practices within 20. The closest is Bishopthorpe Dental Centre in York, 7.7 miles west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Bishopthorpe Dental Centre, 7.7 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopthorpe Dental CentreYork | 7.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (144 reviews) |
| Andrea Ubhi DentistryYork | 8.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (150 reviews) |
| OrthokindYork | 8.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hopkins & Poyner Dental PracticeYork | 8.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (150 reviews) |
| Blossom Family Dental CareYork | 8.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (575 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSSelby | 9.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Storwood with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is York, 7.7 miles west; the next are Selby (9.6 miles south-west) and Upper Poppleton (10.0 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| York | 7 | 7.7 miles west |
| Selby | 1 | 9.6 miles south-west |
| Upper Poppleton | 1 | 10.0 miles north-west |
| Brough | 1 | 18.2 miles south-east |
| Wetherby | 1 | 19.2 miles west |
| Doncaster | 1 | 19.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Storwood
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hopkinson Dental in Wetherby (5.0 from 175 reviews), 19.2 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hopkinson DentalWetherby | 5.0 (175 reviews) | 19.2 miles west |
| Jorvik Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 10.4 miles north-west |
| Cosmetic and Family Dentistry Brough LimitedBrough | 4.9 (511 reviews) | 18.2 miles south-east |
| Bishopthorpe Dental CentreYork | 4.9 (144 reviews) | 7.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Storwood, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Restore 32 Dental Practice, 7.5 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bishopthorpe Dental Centre, York, 7.7 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 27 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Storwood are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
For families in Storwood, 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. Knowing what the NHS can and cannot provide makes the NHS-versus-private decision clearer.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Storwood?
Many patients in East Riding of Yorkshire 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 Storwood
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. NHS orthodontic waiting times in East Riding of Yorkshire vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
No orthodontic practice covers Storwood directly, though Restore 32 Dental Practice (about 8 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. By national deprivation ranking, Storwood sits among the less deprived areas of England. Regionally, 25.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). In the census neighbourhood around Storwood, 7.7% of the 1,588 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across East Riding of Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Storwood is about 27 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. NHS dental commissioning in Storwood falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Storwood is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Census data puts 17.5% of Storwood's population at under 16. Storwood's Local Authority area covers 157 schools and 45,532 pupils, according to DfE figures. People in Storwood usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Storwood itself. The closest on record are Bishopthorpe Dental Centre in York, about 8 miles away; TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Selby, about 10 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 10 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.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in Storwood
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Private treatment in Storwood trades cost for speed and choice — around £1,500–£3,500 for metal braces, but starting within weeks and with ceramic, lingual and aligner options on the table.
Children's Orthodontics in Storwood
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.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Storwood
Space maintainers keep the space from a baby tooth lost too soon from closing up, so neighbouring teeth don't drift into the gap before the adult tooth is ready to come through.
NHS Brace Eligibility in Storwood
Eligibility for NHS braces is decided by a clinical scoring system, not by appearance alone. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across East Riding of Yorkshire to decide who receives funded treatment. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in Storwood.
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 Storwood
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Storwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Storwood is Bishopthorpe Dental Centre in York, about 7.7 miles to the west. The next closest are The York Dental Suite by Dr Mafalda Queiroz (7.7 miles) and Andrea Ubhi Dentistry (8.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Storwood?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Storwood, 13 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in York, 7.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Storwood?
The nearest practice to Storwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bishopthorpe Dental Centre in York, about 7.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include Andrea Ubhi Dentistry (8.2 miles) and Orthokind (8.2 miles).
What towns are near Storwood?
Harlthorpe, Sutton upon Derwent, East Cottingwith are within easy reach of Storwood.
What kind of area is Storwood?
ONS classifies Storwood as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
Where's the nearest dentist to Storwood?
Storwood has no orthodontic practice of its own, but Restore 32 Dental Practice is about 8 miles away and, like any general dentist, can assess and refer for orthodontic treatment.
How's children's dental health in Storwood's area?
OHID figures for this ICB show 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
Can adults access NHS orthodontics in Storwood?
Adult access to NHS orthodontics in East Riding of Yorkshire is very limited — generally restricted to jaw surgery patients or exceptional functional cases. Most adult orthodontic treatment is privately funded.
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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