Orthodontic practices near Abbey Dore
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Abbey Dore; 7 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 9.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 9.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 9.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 9.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 9.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 10.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 10.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 10.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 10.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Abbey Dore with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 9.5 miles north-east; the next are Monmouth (13.8 miles south-east) and Pontypool (19.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 9.5 miles north-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 13.8 miles south-east |
| Pontypool | 1 | 19.9 miles south |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 21.9 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 23.5 miles south-west |
| Blackwood | 1 | 24.5 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Abbey Dore
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Lodge Dental in Pontypool (5.0 from 89 reviews), 19.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 19.9 miles south |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 9.9 miles north-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 10.6 miles north-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 10.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Abbey Dore at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Herefordshire, County of |
| NHS dental services | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,427 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 309th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingstone High School — 4.2 miles Fairfield High School — 5.2 miles |
| Schools in council area | 110 schools, 24,851 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 10 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 14 miles Lodge Dental, Pontypool — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 11 within 20 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Abbey Dore
The nearest practice to Abbey Dore is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 9.5 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Dental (19.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (9.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Abbey Dore list clear aligners, the nearest 9.5 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Abbey Dore are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 9.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Abbey Dore to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 20 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 250 to 490 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £220 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Abbey Dore
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Orthodontist in Abbey Dore: People weighing up braces or aligners in Abbey Dore can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Herefordshire.
Compare nearby areas
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Ewyas Harold, Kerry's Gate, Callowside, Elmdale, Pontrilas, and Howton.
Local orthodontic signals in Abbey Dore
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Abbey Dore. The nearest recorded are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 10 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 14 miles away; and Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 20 miles away.
Where Abbey Dore sits locally
Heading north for around 2 km brings you to Kerry's Gate, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Abbey Dore
ONS classifies Abbey Dore as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Abbey Dore sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.4% of Abbey Dore's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Abbey Dore, 6.9% of the 1,427 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Abbey Dore has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Abbey Dore are Kingstone High School (4.2 miles) and Fairfield High School (5.2 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Abbey Dore's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Abbey Dore is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Abbey Dore is about 34 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Abbey Dore
Many people in Abbey Dore delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Abbey Dore runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Abbey Dore
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Abbey Dore has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Abbey Dore
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Abbey Dore. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Abbey Dore
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Abbey Dore, Herefordshire with surrounding locations. You can also browse nearby location pages including Ewyas Harold, Kerry's Gate, Callowside, Elmdale, Pontrilas, and Howton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Abbey Dore
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Abbey Dore often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Abbey Dore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Abbey Dore is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 9.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are St.Owen Dental Studio (9.7 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (9.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Abbey Dore?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Abbey Dore, 7 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 9.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Abbey Dore?
The nearest practice to Abbey Dore that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 9.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (9.9 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (10.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Abbey Dore, Herefordshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Abbey Dore, Herefordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.