NHS Treatment in Swain House at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 25.2% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.5% of 1,601 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Eccleshill Dental Practice - Your Trusted Dental Experts in Bradford, Bradford — 1.1 miles; 14 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hanson Academy — 0.1 miles Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy — 1.0 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — about 8 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.9% 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 Swain House
On our practice register: 29 practices within 5 miles of Swain House, 70 practices within 10 and 125 practices within 20. The closest is Eccleshill Dental Practice - Your Trusted Dental Experts in Bradford, 1.1 miles east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Eccleshill Dental Practice - Your Trusted Dental Experts in Bradford, 1.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eccleshill Dental Practice - Your Trusted Dental Experts in BradfordBradford | 1.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (662 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS BRADFORD NORTHBradford | 1.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| HARICOVERT LTD T/AS TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSBradford | 1.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental SuiteShipley | 1.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (37 reviews) |
| Honesty Dental CareSaltaire | 2.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (148 reviews) |
| SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICSShipley | 2.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Swain House with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Bradford, 1.1 miles east; the next are Shipley (1.8 miles north-west) and Saltaire (2.1 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford | 5 | 1.1 miles east |
| Shipley | 2 | 1.8 miles north-west |
| Saltaire | 1 | 2.1 miles north-west |
| Pudsey | 2 | 2.9 miles east |
| Guiseley | 1 | 3.9 miles north |
| Horsforth | 1 | 4.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Swain House
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental Suite in Shipley (5.0 from 37 reviews), 1.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental SuiteShipley | 5.0 (37 reviews) | 1.8 miles north-west |
| Farsley Dental PracticePudsey | 4.9 (576 reviews) | 2.9 miles east |
| Rayner Dental Practice Whetley Lane GirlingtonBradford | 4.9 (515 reviews) | 3.8 miles south-west |
| Honesty Dental CareSaltaire | 4.9 (148 reviews) | 2.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Swain House, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Farsley Dental Practice, 2.9 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eccleshill Dental Practice - Your Trusted Dental Experts in Bradford, 1.1 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 8 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Swain House are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontics in Swain House 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. Knowing what the NHS can and cannot provide makes the NHS-versus-private decision clearer.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Swain House
The NHS route covers the whole course, from the specialist assessment to the retainers at the end.
Equivalent private metal braces in Swain House typically run £1,500–£3,500 — far more than NHS treatment, but with no waiting list and a wider choice of appliance.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Swain House
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 Bradford depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Provision in Swain House varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Swain House falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. Census 2021 counts 1,601 residents in the neighbourhood around Swain House, 10.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 8.1% average across Bradford. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Swain House is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 8 miles away. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Swain House sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 25.2% of Swain House's residents are under 16. Secondary-age pupils near Swain House attend schools such as Hanson Academy (0.1 miles) and Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy (1.0 miles). 21 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 227 schools and 99,744 pupils across Swain House's Local Authority. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (28), Swain House has more choice than 95% of towns in England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Swain House. The nearest we do hold are Eccleshill Dental Practice - Your Trusted Dental Experts in Bradford, about a mile away; Shipley Dental Centre, about 2 miles away; and Ortho-Care (UK) Ltd in Saltaire, about 2 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 Swain House?
Many patients in Bradford 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 Swain House
Children's orthodontics in Swain House 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. Early review can prevent more complex problems later and simplify treatment when it does begin.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Swain House
Space maintainers hold open the gap left by a prematurely lost baby tooth, preventing neighbouring teeth from drifting in before the adult tooth erupts.
Understanding Orthodontic Eligibility in Swain House
Many patients in Swain House are surprised they don't automatically qualify for NHS braces. 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 Swain House — Local Context
How long NHS treatment takes to start in Bradford depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Swain House
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Swain House?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Swain House is Eccleshill Dental Practice - Your Trusted Dental Experts in Bradford, about 1.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Trinity House Orthodontics - Oral Surgery (1.2 miles) and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS BRADFORD NORTH (1.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Swain House?
Our register has 29 practices within 5 miles of Swain House, 70 practices within 10 miles and 125 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Swain House?
The nearest practice to Swain House that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eccleshill Dental Practice - Your Trusted Dental Experts in Bradford, about 1.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS BRADFORD NORTH (1.2 miles) and HARICOVERT LTD T/AS TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (1.8 miles).
How's children's dental health in Swain House's area?
OHID figures for this ICB show 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
How many pupils are in Swain House's Local Authority?
DfE figures put 227 schools and 99,744 pupils across Swain House's Local Authority.
How deprived is Swain House compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Swain House is more deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Swain House?
Nearby towns include Owlet, Haigh Fold, Bolton Outlanes.
What if the NHS wait is too long?
Going private removes the wait entirely, with the same clinical outcomes plus a wider choice of brace type and a more personalised experience — for a higher price than the NHS charge.
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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