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Orthodontic practices near Barons Cross

On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Barons Cross; 11 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 11.1 miles south.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford11.1 miles south✓✓✓4.9 (146 reviews)
Willows DentistryHereford11.4 miles south✓–✓4.9 (196 reviews)
Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford11.5 miles south––✓4.8 (314 reviews)
Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford11.5 miles south–––4.7 (14 reviews)
Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford11.5 miles south–––5.0 (2 reviews)
Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford11.6 miles south–––2.9 (16 reviews)
St.Owen Dental StudioHereford11.6 miles south–––3.7 (21 reviews)
The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford11.6 miles south––✓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 Barons Cross with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 11.1 miles south; the next are Great Malvern (19.7 miles east) and Stourport-on-Severn (21.9 miles east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Hereford911.1 miles south
Great Malvern419.7 miles east
Stourport-on-Severn221.9 miles east
Worcester822.3 miles east
Kidderminster323.7 miles north-east
Monmouth128.4 miles south

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Barons Cross

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern (5.0 from 62 reviews), 19.7 miles east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern5.0 (62 reviews)19.7 miles east
Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern4.9 (374 reviews)19.9 miles east
Willows DentistryHereford4.9 (196 reviews)11.4 miles south
The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford4.9 (160 reviews)11.6 miles south

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Barons Cross at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaHerefordshire, County of
NHS dental servicesNHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Further from a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1616.5% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,553 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car9.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre115 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health19.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Herefordshire354th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire
Nearest secondary schoolsEarl Mortimer College — 0.9 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles1 school, about 502 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area110 schools, 24,851 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay19.4% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesTupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 11 miles
Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 20 miles
Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 22 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles0 within 10 miles, 11 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 Barons Cross

The nearest practice to Barons Cross is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 11.1 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. 11 practices are within 20 miles.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (23.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (11.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Barons Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 11.1 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Barons Cross 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, 11.1 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Barons Cross to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre is roughly 25 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 290 to 580 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £260 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 290 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 Barons Cross

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Orthodontic treatment options in Barons Cross

Orthodontist in Barons Cross: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Barons Cross? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Herefordshire.

Continue your local research

Pages for Ebnall, Ivington, Stagbatch, Leominster, The Broad, and Eyton follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.

What official data says about Barons Cross

Barons Cross's ONS geography type is urban: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Barons Cross falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,553 residents in the neighbourhood around Barons Cross, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Barons Cross has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Barons Cross are served by secondary schools including Earl Mortimer College (0.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Barons Cross's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Barons Cross sits close to the England average for deprivation.

Facts about Barons Cross

Just around 1 km north-west, Ebnall is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Practice signals around Barons Cross

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Barons Cross. The closest on record are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 11 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 20 miles away; and Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 22 miles away.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Barons Cross

Starting orthodontic treatment in Barons Cross 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.

Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

Treatment in Barons Cross runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Barons Cross

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Barons Cross can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.

Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Barons Cross

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 Barons Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Barons Cross

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Barons Cross often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Barons Cross?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Barons Cross is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 11.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (11.4 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (11.5 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Barons Cross?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Barons Cross, 0 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 11.1 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Barons Cross?

The nearest practice to Barons Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 11.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (11.4 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (11.9 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Barons Cross, Herefordshire?

Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Barons Cross, Herefordshire?

Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.

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TitleBarons Cross, Herefordshire Smile Straightening
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Published1 June 2022
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