Orthodontic practices near Aconbury
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Aconbury, 9 practices within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 3.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 3.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 3.8 miles north | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 3.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 3.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 3.9 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 3.9 miles north | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 3.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Aconbury with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 3.5 miles north; the next are Monmouth (13.1 miles south) and Great Malvern (17.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 3.5 miles north |
| Monmouth | 1 | 13.1 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 17.7 miles north-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 21.3 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 21.5 miles south-east |
| Worcester | 7 | 23.5 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 Aconbury
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern (5.0 from 62 reviews), 17.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 17.7 miles north-east |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 4.9 (374 reviews) | 18.4 miles north-east |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 4.0 miles north |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 3.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Aconbury 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 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,566 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 22% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 55 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Herefordshire | 65th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.5 miles away, closer than 52% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Hereford Church of England Academy — 2.8 miles The Steiner Academy Hereford — 2.9 miles The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School — 4.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 992 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 — 4 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 13 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 18 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 14 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 Aconbury
Aconbury is 3.5 miles from St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 14.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (21.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (3.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Aconbury list clear aligners, the nearest 3.5 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 Aconbury are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 3.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 38 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Aconbury
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Orthodontist in Aconbury: People weighing up braces or aligners in Aconbury can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Aconbury or another part of Herefordshire.
A quick look at Aconbury
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Twyford Common, the closest linked location.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Twyford Common, Dinedor Camp, Little Birch, Little Dewchurch, Lower Bullingham, and Green Crize may also help.
What official data says about Aconbury
By ONS classification, Aconbury falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Aconbury falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.4% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 1,566 residents in Aconbury's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Aconbury is better served than 72% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Aconbury are The Hereford Church of England Academy (2.8 miles) and The Steiner Academy Hereford (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Aconbury's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Aconbury's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Aconbury is about 38 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Local orthodontic signals in Aconbury
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Aconbury. The nearest we do hold are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 4 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 13 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 18 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Aconbury
Many people in Aconbury delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Aconbury
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Aconbury — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Aconbury Explained
Patients in Aconbury have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Aconbury offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Aconbury. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Aconbury
This section helps connect Aconbury, Herefordshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can keep exploring with related pages for Twyford Common, Dinedor Camp, Little Birch, Little Dewchurch, Lower Bullingham, and Green Crize.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Aconbury
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Aconbury often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Aconbury?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Aconbury is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 3.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (3.8 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (3.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Aconbury?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Aconbury, 9 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Aconbury?
The nearest practice to Aconbury that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 3.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (4.0 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (4.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Aconbury, Herefordshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Aconbury, Herefordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.