Orthodontic practices near Ailscroft
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ailscroft; 4 practices within 10 and 35 practices within 20. The closest is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, 5.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (62 reviews) |
| Ascent Dental Care MalvernGreat Malvern | 5.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (420 reviews) |
| Edwards StephanieGreat Malvern | 5.8 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 5.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (374 reviews) |
| St Johns DentalWorcester | 10.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (54 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care ClinicWorcester | 11.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| CeroplastWorcester | 11.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 11.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 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 Ailscroft with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Malvern, 5.1 miles east; the next are Worcester (10.9 miles north-east) and Hereford (11.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Malvern | 4 | 5.1 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 10.9 miles north-east |
| Hereford | 9 | 11.1 miles west |
| Gloucester | 7 | 17.4 miles south-east |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 18.4 miles south-east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 1 | 18.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ailscroft
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), 11.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 11.8 miles north-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 11.2 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 17.9 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 5.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ailscroft 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 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,433 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 25.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 51 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 118th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Masefield High School — 4.1 miles Dyson Perrins CofE Academy — 5.6 miles The Chase — 5.6 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 — 5 miles St Johns Dental, Worcester — 11 miles The Dentist @ Tupsley, Hereford — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 35 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 Ailscroft
From Ailscroft the nearest practice is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, 5.1 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 35.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (17.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Buckingham House Dental Surgery (5.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Ailscroft list clear aligners, the nearest 5.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ailscroft 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, 11.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ailscroft to Buckingham House Dental Surgery is roughly 10 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 130 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ailscroft
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Ailscroft, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Herefordshire, not just Ailscroft.
What we know about practices near Ailscroft
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ailscroft itself. The closest on record are Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 5 miles away; St Johns Dental in Worcester, about 11 miles away; and The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 11 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Bosbury, Catley Southfield, Cold Green, Staplow, Loxter, and Jug's Green.
Facts about Ailscroft
Just under 1 km north, Bosbury is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Ailscroft in context
Ailscroft — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Ailscroft's under-16 share, 13.2%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Ailscroft, 5.6% of the 1,433 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Ailscroft has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Ailscroft are served by secondary schools including John Masefield High School (4.1 miles) and Dyson Perrins CofE Academy (5.6 miles). Ailscroft's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Ailscroft close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Ailscroft is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Ailscroft
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ailscroft 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ailscroft
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Ailscroft. Ailscroft's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Ailscroft. With just 13.2% of residents under 16, Ailscroft skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Ailscroft, 5.6% of the 1,433 residents are aged 10 to 15, below 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 Ailscroft; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Ailscroft are served by secondary schools including John Masefield High School (4.1 miles) and Dyson Perrins CofE Academy (5.6 miles). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Ailscroft's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Ailscroft sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ailscroft is about 36 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Ailscroft
Patients in Ailscroft have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Ailscroft — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Ailscroft. ONS classifies Ailscroft as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Ailscroft falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. With just 13.2% of residents under 16, Ailscroft skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,433 residents in Ailscroft's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Ailscroft usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Ailscroft attend schools such as John Masefield High School (4.1 miles) and Dyson Perrins CofE Academy (5.6 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Ailscroft's Local Authority. Ailscroft's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ailscroft is about 36 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ailscroft. The nearest we do hold are Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 5 miles away; St Johns Dental in Worcester, about 11 miles away; and The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 11 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ailscroft. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ailscroft
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Ailscroft, Herefordshire within a broader nearby area. Related nearby location pages such as Bosbury, Catley Southfield, Cold Green, Staplow, Loxter, and Jug's Green can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ailscroft
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ailscroft often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ailscroft?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ailscroft is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 5.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Ascent Dental Care Malvern (5.7 miles) and Edwards Stephanie (5.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ailscroft?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ailscroft, 4 practices within 10 miles and 35 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Malvern, 5.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ailscroft?
The nearest practice to Ailscroft that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 11.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (11.9 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (12.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ailscroft, 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 Ailscroft, 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.