NHS Treatment in Tye at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of 1,302 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Magnolia House Dental Practice, Havant — 2.3 miles; 9 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Hayling College — 1.8 miles Warblington School — 2.2 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.1% 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 Tye
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Tye, 32 practices within 10 and 51 practices within 20. The closest is Envisage Dental Emsworth, 2.1 miles north-east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Magnolia House Dental Practice, 2.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia House Dental PracticeHavant | 2.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (283 reviews) |
| Southsea OrthodonticsWaterlooville | 5.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (136 reviews) |
| Victoria Dental PracticeSouthsea | 5.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (36 reviews) |
| SOUTHSEA ORTHODONTIC PRACTICESouthsea | 5.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – |
| Chichester Dental PracticeChichester | 7.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (73 reviews) |
| Basin Road Dental SurgeryChichester | 7.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (46 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tye with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Havant, 2.3 miles north; the next are Waterlooville (5.1 miles north-west) and Southsea (5.7 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Havant | 1 | 2.3 miles north |
| Waterlooville | 1 | 5.1 miles north-west |
| Southsea | 2 | 5.7 miles west |
| Chichester | 2 | 7.6 miles east |
| Gosport | 1 | 8.5 miles west |
| Fareham | 2 | 9.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tye
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Magnolia House Dental Practice in Havant (4.8 from 283 reviews), 2.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Magnolia House Dental PracticeHavant | 4.8 (283 reviews) | 2.3 miles north |
| Twenty Dental CareGosport | 4.8 (151 reviews) | 8.5 miles west |
| Chichester Dental PracticeChichester | 4.8 (73 reviews) | 7.6 miles east |
| Basin Road Dental SurgeryChichester | 4.7 (46 reviews) | 7.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Tye, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 4.5 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Magnolia House Dental Practice, Havant, 2.3 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Tye are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontics in Tye funds treatment for patients who meet the IOTN clinical need threshold. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Tye?
Many patients in Hampshire 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.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Tye
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Private treatment in Tye 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.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Tye
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 Hampshire vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Tye. National deprivation data puts Tye close to the England median. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 1,302 residents in Tye's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Tye sits within NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.2% of Tye's population at under 16. Secondary-age pupils near Tye attend schools such as The Hayling College (1.8 miles) and Warblington School (2.2 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Tye is better served than 66% of towns in England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Tye itself. The closest on record are Envisage Dental Emsworth, about 2 miles away; East End Lodge Dental Practice in Havant, about 2 miles away; and Coast Dental Health in Portsmouth, about 5 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.
Am I Eligible for NHS Orthodontics in Tye?
Many patients in Tye are surprised they don't automatically qualify for NHS braces. Even visibly crooked teeth may score below the threshold, which is why understanding IOTN matters. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in Tye.
How Eligibility Is Scored
The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the two-part scoring system orthodontists across Hampshire use to decide whether a patient qualifies for NHS treatment.
Kids' Braces & Interceptive Treatment in Tye
Children's orthodontics in Tye covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. Parents in Tye increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
Children's Orthodontics in Tye — Local Context
Provision in Tye varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Census data puts 14.2% of Tye's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 1,302 residents in Tye's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire. The closest secondary schools to Tye are The Hayling College (1.8 miles) and Warblington School (2.2 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. ONS classifies Tye as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Tye sits within NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. By national deprivation ranking, Tye is roughly mid-table for England. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (7), Tye has more choice than 66% of towns in England. They typically offer children's assessments and NHS-funded treatment for eligible patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Tye
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tye?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tye is Envisage Dental Emsworth, about 2.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are East End Lodge Dental Practice (2.2 miles) and The North Street Dental and Implant Clinic Emsworth (2.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tye?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Tye, 32 practices within 10 miles and 51 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tye?
The nearest practice to Tye that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Magnolia House Dental Practice in Havant, about 2.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Southsea Orthodontics (5.1 miles) and Victoria Dental Practice (5.7 miles).
How many families live in Tye?
Census data puts 14.2% of Tye's population at under 16.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Tye?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board.
What kind of area is Tye?
By ONS classification, Tye falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Tye compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Tye is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What does NHS orthodontic treatment include?
Everything from the specialist assessment through adjustments, the brace, de-bonding and retainers is covered as a single course of treatment.
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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