NHS Treatment in Tyersal 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 | 28.4% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.2% of 2,095 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Dentistry At BD4, Bradford — 1.5 miles; 13 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Laisterdyke Leadership Academy — 0.5 miles Bradford Forster Academy — 1.0 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — about 6 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.5% 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 Tyersal
On our practice register: 29 practices within 5 miles of Tyersal, 71 practices within 10 and 124 practices within 20. The closest is Pav Dental in Bradford, 0.9 miles west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Dentistry At BD4, 1.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry At BD4Bradford | 1.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (177 reviews) |
| HARICOVERT LTD T/AS TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSBradford | 1.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS BRADFORD NORTHBradford | 1.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – |
| VICI Dental PudseyPudsey | 1.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (93 reviews) |
| Farsley Dental PracticePudsey | 2.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (576 reviews) |
| Eccleshill Dental Practice - Your Trusted Dental Experts in BradfordBradford | 2.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (662 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tyersal with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Bradford, 1.5 miles south; the next are Pudsey (1.9 miles east) and Leeds (3.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford | 5 | 1.5 miles south |
| Pudsey | 2 | 1.9 miles east |
| Leeds | 1 | 3.8 miles east |
| Shipley | 2 | 4.1 miles north-west |
| Horsforth | 1 | 4.2 miles north-east |
| Saltaire | 1 | 4.3 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tyersal
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), 4.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental SuiteShipley | 5.0 (37 reviews) | 4.1 miles north-west |
| Farsley Dental PracticePudsey | 4.9 (576 reviews) | 2.4 miles north-east |
| Rayner Dental Practice Whetley Lane GirlingtonBradford | 4.9 (515 reviews) | 3.1 miles south-west |
| Honesty Dental CareSaltaire | 4.9 (148 reviews) | 4.3 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 Tyersal, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Farsley Dental Practice, 2.4 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dentistry At BD4, Bradford, 1.5 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 6 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Tyersal 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.
The NHS orthodontic pathway in Tyersal focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. For eligible under-18s it's outstanding value — full treatment at no charge at all. Understanding its limits helps families in Tyersal plan around realistic waiting times.
Your NHS Journey Step by Step in Tyersal
From first check-up to retainers, the NHS process in Tyersal runs like this:
- 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 Tyersal.
- 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 Access in Tyersal
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 waiting times in Bradford are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Tyersal. Tyersal 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. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.2% of the 2,095 residents in Tyersal's census neighbourhood, above the 8.1% average across Bradford. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Tyersal is about 6 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. Tyersal — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With 28.4% of residents under 16, Tyersal has an above-average share of children. The closest secondary schools to Tyersal are Laisterdyke Leadership Academy (0.5 miles) and Bradford Forster Academy (1.0 miles). 18 secondary schools are within three miles. Tyersal's Local Authority has 227 schools educating 99,744 pupils (DfE data). Tyersal has 29 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 95% of towns in England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Tyersal itself. The closest on record are Pav Dental in Bradford, under a mile away; VICI Dental Pudsey, about 2 miles away; and Muirhead & Associates Dental Practice in Shipley, about 4 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 Tyersal
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Bradford 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.
NHS Brace Eligibility in Tyersal
Whether you or your child qualifies for NHS treatment in Tyersal comes down to a structured assessment. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across Bradford to decide who receives funded treatment. Understanding the scoring in advance means a more informed conversation with your dentist.
Understanding the IOTN Score
The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the two-part scoring system orthodontists across Bradford use to decide whether a patient qualifies for NHS treatment.
Early Orthodontic Assessment for Children in Tyersal
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. Not every child who sees an orthodontist needs treatment right away, but early identification allows targeted intervention. A photo assessment is a gentle way to get an early steer before booking anything.
NHS Treatment for Children in Tyersal
Eligible children under 18 in Tyersal are entitled to NHS orthodontic treatment free of charge. The process starts with a dentist IOTN assessment and formal referral to the local NHS orthodontic service.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Tyersal
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tyersal?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tyersal is Pav Dental in Bradford, about 0.9 miles to the west. The next closest are Abbey Meads Dental Practice (1.1 miles) and Dentistry At BD4 (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tyersal?
Our register has 29 practices within 5 miles of Tyersal, 71 practices within 10 miles and 124 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tyersal?
The nearest practice to Tyersal that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dentistry At BD4 in Bradford, about 1.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include HARICOVERT LTD T/AS TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (1.5 miles) and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS BRADFORD NORTH (1.6 miles).
Is tooth decay common among young children near Tyersal?
Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Tyersal?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board.
Is Tyersal well served by schools?
Tyersal's Local Authority has 227 schools educating 99,744 pupils (DfE data).
What towns are near Tyersal?
Nearby towns include Swain Green, Bierley, Fagley.
Will I lose NHS eligibility if I turn 18 while waiting?
This is a real risk with long waiting lists. NHS orthodontic funding is age-sensitive, so a case that qualifies at 16 may be assessed differently once you turn 18. If you're close to 18 and eligible, ask your dentist about timescales — it can be a reason to consider private 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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