Orthodontic practices near Aulden
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Aulden; 7 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 9.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 9.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 9.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 9.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 9.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 9.8 miles south | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 9.9 miles south | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 9.9 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 10.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 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 Aulden with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 9.5 miles south-east; the next are Great Malvern (20.3 miles east) and Worcester (23.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 9.5 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 20.3 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 23.5 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 23.9 miles north-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 25.8 miles north-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 26.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Aulden
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), 9.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 9.7 miles south |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 10.1 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 9.5 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 9.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Aulden 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 | 16.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,553 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 115 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 309th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Earl Mortimer College — 3.1 miles Weobley High School — 4.1 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 | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 10 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 20 miles Ceroplast, Worcester — 24 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 9 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 Aulden
From Aulden the nearest practice is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 9.5 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 9.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (25.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (9.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Aulden list clear aligners, the nearest 9.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Aulden 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, 9.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Aulden to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre is roughly 20 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 250 to 490 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £220 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Aulden
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Aulden, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Aulden itself or elsewhere in Herefordshire.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Birley, Hyde Ash, Ivington, Knapton Green, Bush Bank, and Stagbatch may also help.
Useful local orthodontic context for Aulden
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Aulden itself. The closest on record are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 10 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 20 miles away; and Ceroplast in Worcester, about 24 miles away.
Aulden in context
Aulden is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. 16.5% of Aulden's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,553 residents in the neighbourhood around Aulden, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Aulden; the nearest is about 10 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Aulden attend schools such as Earl Mortimer College (3.1 miles) and Weobley High School (4.1 miles). Aulden's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Aulden is roughly mid-table for England.
Facts about Aulden
Birley is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-west of Aulden.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Aulden
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Aulden helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Aulden
Not every practice near Aulden offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Aulden sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.5% of Aulden's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,553 residents in Aulden's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Aulden has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Aulden are Earl Mortimer College (3.1 miles) and Weobley High School (4.1 miles). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Aulden's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Aulden is roughly mid-table for England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Aulden Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Aulden 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.
How to Choose in Aulden
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Aulden practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Aulden. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Aulden
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Aulden, Herefordshire. This page links onward to Birley, Hyde Ash, Ivington, Knapton Green, Bush Bank, and Stagbatch for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Aulden
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Aulden often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Aulden?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Aulden is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 9.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (9.7 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (9.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Aulden?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Aulden, 7 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 9.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Aulden?
The nearest practice to Aulden that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 9.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (9.7 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (10.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Aulden, Herefordshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Aulden, Herefordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.