Orthodontic practices near Becknell
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Becknell; 9 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 15.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 15.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 15.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 15.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 15.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 15.4 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 15.4 miles south | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 15.5 miles south | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 15.5 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 Becknell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 15.0 miles south; the next are Stourport-on-Severn (22.9 miles east) and Great Malvern (23.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 15.0 miles south |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 22.9 miles east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 23.1 miles south-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 24.3 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 25.0 miles east |
| 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 Becknell
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), 15.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 15.3 miles south |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 15.5 miles south |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 15.0 miles south |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 15.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Becknell 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 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,592 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 | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 21.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 49 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 434th 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 | Wigmore School — 3.7 miles Earl Mortimer College — 4.5 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 — 15 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 23 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 23 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 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 — 11 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 Becknell
Becknell is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 15 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (24.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (15.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Becknell list clear aligners, the nearest 15 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Becknell 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, 15 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Becknell to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre is roughly 35 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 390 to 780 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £175 to £350 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 230 to 390 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Becknell
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Orthodontist in Becknell: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Becknell keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Herefordshire.
Becknell in context
Becknell 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. Becknell's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Becknell, 6.6% of the 1,592 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to 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 Becknell; the nearest is about 15 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Becknell attend schools such as Wigmore School (3.7 miles) and Earl Mortimer College (4.5 miles). Becknell's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Becknell's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Local treatment availability around Becknell
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Becknell. The nearest we do hold are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 15 miles away; Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 23 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 23 miles away.
Where Becknell sits locally
Cock Gate is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-east of Becknell.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Related pages for Cock Gate, Kingsland, Lucton, Welshman's Lane, Cobnash, and Aymestrey are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Becknell
The orthodontic landscape in Becknell offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
How to Choose in Becknell
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 Becknell practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
The Orthodontic Journey in Becknell
Many people in Becknell delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Becknell
Every case in Becknell follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Becknell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Becknell
This part of the page places Becknell, Herefordshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Cock Gate, Kingsland, Lucton, Welshman's Lane, Cobnash, and Aymestrey.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Becknell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Becknell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Becknell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Becknell is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 15.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (15.3 miles) and Willows Dentistry (15.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Becknell?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Becknell, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 15.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Becknell?
The nearest practice to Becknell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 15.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (15.3 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (15.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Becknell, Herefordshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Becknell, Herefordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.