Orthodontic practices near Birley
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Birley; 9 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 9.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 9.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 9.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 9.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 9.3 miles south | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 9.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 9.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 9.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 9.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Birley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 9.1 miles south-east; the next are Great Malvern (20.5 miles east) and Worcester (23.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 9.1 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 20.5 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 23.9 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 24.6 miles north-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 25.8 miles south |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 26.5 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 Birley
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), 9.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 9.2 miles south-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 9.6 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 9.1 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 9.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Birley 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 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,474 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 20.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 37 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 | 294th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weobley High School — 3.4 miles Earl Mortimer College — 3.9 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 — 9 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 20 miles St Johns Dental, 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 | 9 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 Birley
The nearest practice to Birley is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 9.1 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. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 9.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (26.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (9.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Birley list clear aligners, the nearest 9.1 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 Birley 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, 9.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Birley 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 240 to 470 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £210 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Birley
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Orthodontist in Birley: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Birley? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Birley or another part of Herefordshire.
Birley in context
Birley's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Birley. 14.2% of Birley's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Birley, 6.1% of the 1,474 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 Birley; the nearest is about 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Birley are served by secondary schools including Weobley High School (3.4 miles) and Earl Mortimer College (3.9 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Birley's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Birley is roughly mid-table for England.
Local snapshot of Birley
Aulden is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-east of Birley.
Practice signals around Birley
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Birley itself. The closest on record are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 9 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 20 miles away; and St Johns Dental in Worcester, about 24 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Aulden, Hyde Ash, Knapton Green, Bush Bank, Westhope, and Golden Cross.
All Orthodontic Options in Birley Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Birley has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Birley
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Birley — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Birley
Orthodontic treatment in Birley is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Birley
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Birley — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Birley 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. 14.2% of Birley's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,474 residents in Birley's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Birley; the nearest is about 9 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Birley are served by secondary schools including Weobley High School (3.4 miles) and Earl Mortimer College (3.9 miles). Birley's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Birley close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Birley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Birley
These local links are here for anyone comparing Birley, Herefordshire against nearby alternatives. You can keep exploring with related pages for Aulden, Hyde Ash, Knapton Green, Bush Bank, Westhope, and Golden Cross.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Birley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Birley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Birley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Birley is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 9.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (9.2 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (9.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Birley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Birley, 9 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 9.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Birley?
The nearest practice to Birley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 9.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (9.2 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (9.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Birley, 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 Birley, Herefordshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.