Orthodontic practices near Almeley
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Almeley; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 13.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 13.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 13.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 13.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 13.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 13.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 13.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 13.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 13.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Almeley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 13.3 miles south-east; the next are Monmouth (26.8 miles south-east) and Great Malvern (27.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 13.3 miles south-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 26.8 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 27.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Almeley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Willows Dentistry in Hereford (4.9 from 196 reviews), 13.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 13.3 miles south-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 14.1 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 13.7 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 13.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Almeley 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 | 12.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,541 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 21.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 25 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 409th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lady Hawkins' School — 3.8 miles Weobley High School — 4.7 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.Owen Dental Studio, Hereford — 13 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 27 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 28 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 9 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 13 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 Almeley
The nearest practice to Almeley is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 13.3 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. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Willows Dentistry (13.3 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 7 of the practices around Almeley list clear aligners, the nearest 13.3 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 Almeley are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, 13.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Almeley to St.Owen Dental Studio is roughly 30 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 350 to 690 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £310 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 350 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Almeley
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Almeley in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Almeley sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 12.5% of residents under 16, Almeley skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Almeley, 4.7% of the 1,541 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Almeley usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Almeley attend schools such as Lady Hawkins' School (3.8 miles) and Weobley High School (4.7 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Almeley's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Almeley is roughly mid-table for England.
Practice data for Almeley
There is no orthodontist on our records in Almeley itself. The nearest recorded are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 13 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 27 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 28 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Lower Wootton, Upcott, Logaston, Holme Marsh, Woonton, and Eardisley.
Facts about Almeley
The nearest other location we cover is Lower Wootton, around 1 km to the north.
The Orthodontic Journey in Almeley
Orthodontic treatment in Almeley is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Almeley — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Almeley
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Almeley has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. 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 Almeley
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 Almeley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Almeley
This part of the page places Almeley, Herefordshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Other local pages worth browsing include Lower Wootton, Upcott, Logaston, Holme Marsh, Woonton, and Eardisley.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Almeley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Almeley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Almeley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Almeley is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 13.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (13.3 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (13.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Almeley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Almeley, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 13.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Almeley?
The nearest practice to Almeley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, about 13.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (13.5 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (13.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Almeley, 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 Almeley, Herefordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.