Orthodontic practices near Bishops Frome
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Bishops Frome; 6 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, 7.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 7.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (62 reviews) |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 7.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (374 reviews) |
| Edwards StephanieGreat Malvern | 8.1 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Ascent Dental Care MalvernGreat Malvern | 8.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (420 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 9.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 9.7 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 10.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 10.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bishops Frome with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Malvern, 7.4 miles east; the next are Hereford (9.6 miles south-west) and Worcester (11.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Malvern | 4 | 7.4 miles east |
| Hereford | 9 | 9.6 miles south-west |
| Worcester | 8 | 11.9 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 17.2 miles north-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 19.8 miles north-east |
| Gloucester | 4 | 21.1 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bishops Frome
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Redcliffe Orthodontics in Worcester (5.0 from 172 reviews), 13.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 13.0 miles east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 12.5 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 7.4 miles east |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (846 reviews) | 19.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bishops Frome 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,623 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 24.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 33 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 212th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth High School — 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 | Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 7 miles Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 10 miles Smile Dental Care Clinic, Worcester — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 24 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 Bishops Frome
From Bishops Frome the nearest practice is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, 7.4 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 24.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (19.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Buckingham House Dental Surgery (7.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Bishops Frome list clear aligners, the nearest 7.4 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 Bishops Frome are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 9.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 35 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bishops Frome to Buckingham House Dental Surgery is roughly 15 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bishops Frome
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Orthodontist in Bishops Frome: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Bishops Frome. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Bishops Frome or another part of Herefordshire.
Where Bishops Frome sits locally
Halmond's Frome is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km east of Bishops Frome.
Bishops Frome in context
Bishops Frome — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 14% of Bishops Frome's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,623 residents in Bishops Frome's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Bishops Frome has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Bishops Frome are Queen Elizabeth High School (3.9 miles). Bishops Frome's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Bishops Frome's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Bishops Frome is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 35 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice signals around Bishops Frome
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bishops Frome itself. The closest on record are Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 7 miles away; Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 10 miles away; and Smile Dental Care Clinic in Worcester, about 12 miles away.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Halmond's Frome, Castle Frome, Munderfield Stocks, Fromes Hill, Munderfield Row, and Acton Beauchamp.
Orthodontic Treatments in Bishops Frome
Patients in Bishops Frome have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Bishops Frome offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Bishops Frome
Orthodontic treatment in Bishops Frome is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bishops Frome
What's available in Bishops Frome depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Bishops Frome is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Bishops Frome has a smaller share of children than most areas — 14% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Bishops Frome, 6.3% of the 1,623 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 Bishops Frome; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Bishops Frome attend schools such as Queen Elizabeth High School (3.9 miles). Bishops Frome's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Bishops Frome is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Bishops Frome is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 35 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bishops Frome. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bishops Frome
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Bishops Frome, Herefordshire alone. You can keep exploring with related pages for Halmond's Frome, Castle Frome, Munderfield Stocks, Fromes Hill, Munderfield Row, and Acton Beauchamp.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bishops Frome
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bishops Frome often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bishops Frome?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bishops Frome is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 7.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Beacon DentalCare (7.8 miles) and Edwards Stephanie (8.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bishops Frome?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bishops Frome, 6 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Malvern, 7.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bishops Frome?
The nearest practice to Bishops Frome that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 9.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (10.4 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (10.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bishops Frome, 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 Bishops Frome, Herefordshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.