Orthodontic practices near Ballsgate Common
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Ballsgate Common; 9 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 17.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 17.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 17.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 17.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 17.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 17.3 miles south | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 17.4 miles south | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 17.4 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 17.6 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 Ballsgate Common with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 17.1 miles south-east; the next are Stourport-on-Severn (24.8 miles east) and Great Malvern (25.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 17.1 miles south-east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 24.8 miles east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 25.6 miles south-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 26.0 miles east |
| Shrewsbury | 3 | 26.9 miles north |
| Broseley | 1 | 27.4 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 Ballsgate Common
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), 17.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 17.2 miles south |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 17.6 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 17.1 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 17.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ballsgate Common 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 | 1,482 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 21.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 13 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 475th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wigmore School — 1.8 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 — 17 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 25 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 26 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 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 — 9 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 Ballsgate Common
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Ballsgate Common; the nearest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 17.1 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (26 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (17.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Ballsgate Common list clear aligners, the nearest 17.1 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 Ballsgate Common 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, 17.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ballsgate Common to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre is roughly 40 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 440 to 890 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £200 to £400 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 440 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ballsgate Common
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Orthodontist in Ballsgate Common: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Ballsgate Common understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Herefordshire.
Local treatment availability around Ballsgate Common
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ballsgate Common itself. The nearest we do hold are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 17 miles away; Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 25 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 26 miles away.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Lower Lye, Wigmore, Aymestrey, Upper Lye, Easthampton, and Lucton if you are weighing up more than one location.
The local picture in Ballsgate Common
Ballsgate Common's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ballsgate Common falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Ballsgate Common has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.2% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Ballsgate Common, 5.3% of the 1,482 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Ballsgate Common has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 17 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Ballsgate Common are Wigmore School (1.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Ballsgate Common's Local Authority. Ballsgate Common sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Local context for Ballsgate Common
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Lower Lye, the closest linked location.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ballsgate Common
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ballsgate Common helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ballsgate Common
No orthodontic practice covers Ballsgate Common directly, though mydentist (about 9 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Ballsgate Common 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. Ballsgate Common has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.2% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,482 residents in the neighbourhood around Ballsgate Common, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Ballsgate Common usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 17 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Ballsgate Common are served by secondary schools including Wigmore School (1.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ballsgate Common's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Ballsgate Common's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ballsgate Common
Patients in Ballsgate Common have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Ballsgate Common — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Ballsgate Common itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is about 9 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Ballsgate Common is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Ballsgate Common sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Ballsgate Common has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.2% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,482 residents in Ballsgate Common's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Ballsgate Common has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 17 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Ballsgate Common are served by secondary schools including Wigmore School (1.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ballsgate Common's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Ballsgate Common sits close to the England average for deprivation. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ballsgate Common itself. The nearest recorded are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 17 miles away; Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 25 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 26 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 Ballsgate Common. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ballsgate Common
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Ballsgate Common, Herefordshire alone. Nearby pages covering Lower Lye, Wigmore, Aymestrey, Upper Lye, Easthampton, and Lucton may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ballsgate Common
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ballsgate Common often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ballsgate Common?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ballsgate Common is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 17.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (17.2 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (17.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ballsgate Common?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ballsgate Common, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 17.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ballsgate Common?
The nearest practice to Ballsgate Common that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 17.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (17.2 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (17.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ballsgate Common, 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 Ballsgate Common, Herefordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.