Orthodontic practices near Acton Beauchamp
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Acton Beauchamp; 4 practices within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, 6.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 6.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (62 reviews) |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 6.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (374 reviews) |
| Edwards StephanieGreat Malvern | 7.1 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Ascent Dental Care MalvernGreat Malvern | 7.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (420 reviews) |
| St Johns DentalWorcester | 10.2 miles east | – | – | – | 3.8 (54 reviews) |
| CeroplastWorcester | 10.3 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care ClinicWorcester | 10.3 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| Dental Care Worcester CityWorcester | 11.0 miles east | – | – | – | 3.8 (65 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Acton Beauchamp with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Malvern, 6.5 miles east; the next are Worcester (10.2 miles east) and Hereford (11.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Malvern | 4 | 6.5 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 10.2 miles east |
| Hereford | 9 | 11.4 miles south-west |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 15.4 miles north-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 18.0 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove | 4 | 20.8 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 Acton Beauchamp
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Redcliffe Orthodontics in Worcester (5.0 from 172 reviews), 11.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 11.5 miles east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 11.0 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 6.5 miles east |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (846 reviews) | 18.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Acton Beauchamp 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,623 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 24.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 33 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 169th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth High School — 3.2 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 | Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 6 miles St Johns Dental, Worcester — 10 miles Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 26 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 Acton Beauchamp
From Acton Beauchamp the nearest practice is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, 6.5 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 26.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (18 miles) mentions a free consultation; Buckingham House Dental Surgery (6.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Acton Beauchamp list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Acton Beauchamp are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 11.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Acton Beauchamp to Buckingham House Dental Surgery is roughly 15 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Acton Beauchamp
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Orthodontist in Acton Beauchamp: People weighing up braces or aligners in Acton Beauchamp can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Acton Beauchamp or another part of Herefordshire.
What official data says about Acton Beauchamp
ONS classifies Acton Beauchamp as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Acton Beauchamp. Acton Beauchamp has a smaller share of children than most areas — 14% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Acton Beauchamp, 6.3% of the 1,623 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Acton Beauchamp; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Acton Beauchamp are served by secondary schools including Queen Elizabeth High School (3.2 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Acton Beauchamp's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Acton Beauchamp is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Acton Beauchamp is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Halmond's Frome, Stanford Bishop, Evesbatch, Fromes Hill, Bishops Frome, and Linley Green if you are weighing up more than one location.
Useful local orthodontic context for Acton Beauchamp
There is no orthodontist on our records in Acton Beauchamp itself. The nearest we do hold are Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 6 miles away; St Johns Dental in Worcester, about 10 miles away; and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 11 miles away.
Facts about Acton Beauchamp
Heading north for around 2 km brings you to Stanford Bishop, the closest linked location.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Acton Beauchamp
Starting orthodontic treatment in Acton Beauchamp can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Acton Beauchamp
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Acton Beauchamp
What's available in Acton Beauchamp depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Acton Beauchamp's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Acton Beauchamp. With just 14% of residents under 16, Acton Beauchamp skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,623 residents in Acton Beauchamp's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Acton Beauchamp has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Acton Beauchamp attend schools such as Queen Elizabeth High School (3.2 miles). Acton Beauchamp's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Acton Beauchamp's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Acton Beauchamp is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 33 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Acton Beauchamp
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Acton Beauchamp has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Acton Beauchamp
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Acton Beauchamp — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Acton Beauchamp. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Acton Beauchamp
If Acton Beauchamp, Herefordshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Other local pages worth browsing include Halmond's Frome, Stanford Bishop, Evesbatch, Fromes Hill, Bishops Frome, and Linley Green.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Acton Beauchamp
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Acton Beauchamp often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Acton Beauchamp?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Acton Beauchamp is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 6.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Beacon DentalCare (6.7 miles) and Edwards Stephanie (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Acton Beauchamp?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Acton Beauchamp, 4 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Malvern, 6.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Acton Beauchamp?
The nearest practice to Acton Beauchamp that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 11.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (12.2 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (12.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Acton Beauchamp, Herefordshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Acton Beauchamp, Herefordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.