NHS Treatment in Tile Hill at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Coventry and Warwickshire 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 | 23.4% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of 1,652 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Light Lane Dental Practice, Coventry — 2.8 miles; 11 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | West Coventry Academy — 0.7 miles Finham Park 2 — 0.9 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — about 14 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 27.4% 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 Tile Hill
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Tile Hill, 49 practices within 10 and 145 practices within 20. The closest is Allesley Park Dental Practice in Coventry, 1.0 miles east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Light Lane Dental Practice, 2.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Lane Dental PracticeCoventry | 2.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (677 reviews) |
| Pinnacle Orthodontics CoventryCoventry | 3.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 2.8 (60 reviews) |
| COVENTRY ORTHODONTICS LIMITED T/A PINNACLE ORTHODONTICSCoventry | 3.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| Leamington Road Dental PracticeCoventry | 3.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (250 reviews) |
| Longfellow Road Dental PracticeCoventry | 4.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (3,611 reviews) |
| Avenue Dental PracticeWarwick | 7.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (210 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tile Hill with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Coventry, 2.8 miles east; the next are Warwick (7.8 miles south) and Bedworth (8.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry | 5 | 2.8 miles east |
| Warwick | 3 | 7.8 miles south |
| Bedworth | 1 | 8.0 miles north-east |
| Solihull | 1 | 8.3 miles west |
| Royal Leamington Spa | 1 | 8.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tile Hill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Leamington Road Dental Practice in Coventry (4.9 from 250 reviews), 3.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leamington Road Dental PracticeCoventry | 4.9 (250 reviews) | 3.1 miles south-east |
| Avenue Dental PracticeWarwick | 4.9 (210 reviews) | 7.8 miles south |
| The Grove PracticeWarwick | 4.9 (208 reviews) | 8.3 miles south |
| Designer Smiles - SolihullSolihull | 4.9 (102 reviews) | 8.3 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Tile Hill, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Solihull Manor Road Dental Care, 8.5 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Light Lane Dental Practice, Coventry, 2.8 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 14 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Tile Hill are commissioned by NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
For families in Tile Hill, the NHS pathway offers a subsidised route to fixed braces for eligible children. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. The main limitation is waiting time, which can be substantial across Warwickshire.
Your NHS Journey Step by Step in Tile Hill
For eligible patients in Tile Hill, the NHS route follows a defined sequence from dentist to specialist:
- 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 Tile Hill.
- 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 Costs in Tile Hill
The NHS route covers the whole course, from the specialist assessment to the retainers at the end.
Equivalent private metal braces in Tile Hill 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 Tile Hill
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 Warwickshire vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Provision in Tile Hill varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Tile Hill falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Regionally, 19.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.7% of the 1,652 residents in Tile Hill's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Warwickshire. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Tile Hill is about 14 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. NHS dental commissioning in Tile Hill falls under NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board. Tile Hill's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. With 23.4% of residents under 16, Tile Hill has an above-average share of children. The closest secondary schools to Tile Hill are West Coventry Academy (0.7 miles) and Finham Park 2 (0.9 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Tile Hill's Local Authority has 124 schools educating 63,027 pupils (DfE data). With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, Tile Hill is better served than 83% of towns in England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Tile Hill itself. The closest on record are Allesley Park Dental Practice in Coventry, about a mile away; The Dental Parlour in Wolston, about 6 miles away; and Gentle Dental Centre in Bedworth, about 6 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.
Children's Orthodontics in Tile Hill
Children's orthodontics in Tile Hill covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. Not every child who sees an orthodontist needs treatment right away, but early identification allows targeted intervention. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
Children's Orthodontics in Tile Hill — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Tile Hill. Tile Hill skews family-heavy: 23.4% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.7% of the 1,652 residents in Tile Hill's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Warwickshire. The closest secondary schools to Tile Hill are West Coventry Academy (0.7 miles) and Finham Park 2 (0.9 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Tile Hill's Local Authority area covers 124 schools and 63,027 pupils, according to DfE figures. 19.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Tile Hill's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board. National deprivation data ranks Tile Hill among England's more deprived areas. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Tile Hill has more choice than 83% of towns in England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Tile Hill is about 14 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer children's assessments and NHS-funded treatment for eligible patients.
NHS Brace Eligibility in Tile Hill
Whether you or your child qualifies for NHS treatment in Tile Hill comes down to a structured assessment. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across Warwickshire to decide who receives funded treatment. This guide explains how IOTN works, who qualifies, and what private options exist if you don't.
Eligibility in Tile Hill — Local Context
How long NHS treatment takes to start in Warwickshire depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Tile Hill
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tile Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tile Hill is Allesley Park Dental Practice in Coventry, about 1.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Dentist@6 (1.4 miles) and Spencer Road Dental Surgery (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tile Hill?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Tile Hill, 49 practices within 10 miles and 145 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tile Hill?
The nearest practice to Tile Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Light Lane Dental Practice in Coventry, about 2.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include Pinnacle Orthodontics Coventry (3.0 miles) and COVENTRY ORTHODONTICS LIMITED T/A PINNACLE ORTHODONTICS (3.0 miles).
Is Tile Hill well served by schools?
DfE figures put 124 schools and 63,027 pupils across Tile Hill's Local Authority.
Is tooth decay common among young children near Tile Hill?
Regionally, 19.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
Which county covers Tile Hill?
Tile Hill is in Warwickshire.
What towns are near Tile Hill?
Lower Eastern Green, Canley, Allesley Green are within easy reach of Tile Hill.
Are NHS orthodontic charges the same across the UK?
No — NHS dental charges are set separately in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. What stays the same everywhere is that eligible under-18s pay nothing. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
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.