NHS Treatment in Tickencote at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 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 | 20.9% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 11.2% of 1,348 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Priors Hall Dental, Corby — 12.6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Casterton College Rutland — 1.0 miles Stamford Welland Academy — 2.8 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.7% 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 Tickencote
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Tickencote; 32 practices within 20. The closest is American Orthodontics UK Ltd in Castor, 11.1 miles south-east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Priors Hall Dental, 12.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priors Hall DentalCorby | 12.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (336 reviews) |
| Smile OralcarePeterborough | 14.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (139 reviews) |
| The Smile Boutique PeterboroughPeterborough | 14.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (141 reviews) |
| Peterborough Orthodontic CentrePeterborough | 14.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (343 reviews) |
| Peterborough Dental HubPeterborough | 14.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,308 reviews) |
| MELTON ORTHODONTICSMelton Mowbray | 15.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tickencote with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Corby, 12.6 miles south; the next are Peterborough (14.2 miles south-east) and Melton Mowbray (15.7 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Corby | 1 | 12.6 miles south |
| Peterborough | 4 | 14.2 miles south-east |
| Melton Mowbray | 1 | 15.7 miles west |
| Grantham | 3 | 16.2 miles north |
| Spalding | 1 | 17.1 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tickencote
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Priors Hall Dental in Corby (5.0 from 336 reviews), 12.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priors Hall DentalCorby | 5.0 (336 reviews) | 12.6 miles south |
| Peterborough Dental HubPeterborough | 4.9 (1,308 reviews) | 14.8 miles south-east |
| Dental Health & Implant Centre GranthamGrantham | 4.8 (299 reviews) | 16.5 miles north |
| The Maltings Dental PracticeGrantham | 4.8 (245 reviews) | 16.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Tickencote, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 13.7 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Priors Hall Dental, Corby, 12.6 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Tickencote are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
For families in Tickencote, the NHS pathway offers a subsidised route to fixed braces for eligible children. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. Knowing what the NHS can and cannot provide makes the NHS-versus-private decision clearer.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Tickencote
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Equivalent private metal braces in Tickencote 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 Tickencote
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 District of Rutland differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
What's available in Tickencote depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Tickencote falls in a less deprived area than most of England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Census 2021 counts 1,348 residents in the neighbourhood around Tickencote, 11.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across District of Rutland. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Tickencote sits within NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 20.9% of Tickencote's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Secondary-age pupils near Tickencote attend schools such as Casterton College Rutland (1.0 miles) and Stamford Welland Academy (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 27 schools and 7,772 pupils across Tickencote's Local Authority. Tickencote has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Tickencote. The closest on record are American Orthodontics UK Ltd in Castor, about 11 miles away; Dr Suchi Vaidya BDS in Corby, about 13 miles away; and Smile Oralcare in Peterborough, about 14 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 Waiting Times in Tickencote
NHS orthodontic waiting times in District of Rutland vary and can range from 12 to 36 months from referral to treatment starting. For families where timing is important — particularly approaching the optimal treatment age — private orthodontics eliminates the wait entirely and typically begins within a few weeks of consultation.
Kids' Braces & Interceptive Treatment in Tickencote
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. Parents in Tickencote increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
Children's Orthodontics in Tickencote — Local Context
What's available in Tickencote depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Census figures show 20.9% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 11.2% of the 1,348 residents in Tickencote's census neighbourhood, above the 6.9% average across District of Rutland. Secondary-age pupils near Tickencote attend schools such as Casterton College Rutland (1.0 miles) and Stamford Welland Academy (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 27 schools and 7,772 pupils across Tickencote's Local Authority. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22% of local 5-year-olds. ONS classifies Tickencote as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Tickencote falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Tickencote's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. People in Tickencote usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. They typically offer children's assessments and NHS-funded treatment for eligible patients.
NHS Brace Eligibility in Tickencote
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. 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 Tickencote — Local Context
How long NHS treatment takes to start in District of Rutland depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Tickencote
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tickencote?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tickencote is American Orthodontics UK Ltd in Castor, about 11.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Dr Suchi Vaidya BDS (12.6 miles) and Priors Hall Dental (12.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tickencote?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Tickencote, 0 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Castor, 11.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tickencote?
The nearest practice to Tickencote that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Priors Hall Dental in Corby, about 12.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Smile Oralcare (14.2 miles) and The Smile Boutique Peterborough (14.4 miles).
Is Tickencote rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Tickencote falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Tickencote compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Tickencote is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which county covers Tickencote?
Tickencote falls within District of Rutland.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Tickencote?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board.
How long does NHS treatment take?
Most NHS fixed brace treatment takes 18–24 months for moderate cases. More complex cases may take longer. Your orthodontist will give an estimate after the initial assessment.
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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