Orthodontic practices near Adforton
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Adforton; 1 practice within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 19.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 19.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 20.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 20.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 20.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 20.2 miles south | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 20.3 miles south | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 20.3 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 20.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Adforton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 19.9 miles south-east; the next are Shrewsbury (24.3 miles north) and Stourport-on-Severn (25.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 19.9 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 24.3 miles north |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 25.4 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 25.7 miles north-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 26.3 miles east |
| Bicton | 1 | 26.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Adforton 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 | 1,839 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 | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 26% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 42 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 499th 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 secondary schools | Wigmore School — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 467 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 | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 20 miles Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 24 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 25 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 45 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 1 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 7 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 Adforton
Adforton is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 19.9 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 1 practice is within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (25.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (20.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Adforton list clear aligners, the nearest 19.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Adforton are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 19.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Adforton to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre is roughly 45 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 520 to 1,030 miles and 15 to 30 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £235 to £465 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 310 to 520 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Adforton
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Orthodontist in Adforton: This page was put together for people in Adforton who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Herefordshire.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Wigmore, Leintwardine, Lower Lye, Ongar Street, Todding, and Upper Lye may also help.
About Adforton
Wigmore is the closest neighbouring location page, around 3 km south-east of Adforton.
Useful local orthodontic context for Adforton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Adforton itself. The nearest we do hold are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 20 miles away; Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 24 miles away; and Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 25 miles away.
Area profile for Adforton
Adforton is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Adforton falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. 16.4% of Adforton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,839 residents in Adforton's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Adforton; the nearest is about 20 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Adforton are served by secondary schools including Wigmore School (1.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Adforton's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Adforton close to the England median.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Adforton
The orthodontic landscape in Adforton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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 Adforton
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Adforton
Starting orthodontic treatment in Adforton can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Adforton follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Adforton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Adforton
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Adforton, Herefordshire with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Wigmore, Leintwardine, Lower Lye, Ongar Street, Todding, and Upper Lye can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Adforton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Adforton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Adforton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Adforton is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 19.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (20.1 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (20.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Adforton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Adforton, 0 practices within 10 miles and 1 practice within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 19.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Adforton?
The nearest practice to Adforton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 19.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (20.1 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (20.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Adforton, Herefordshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Adforton, Herefordshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.