Orthodontic practices near Blakemere
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Blakemere; 9 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 9.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 9.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 9.1 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 9.2 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 9.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 9.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 9.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 9.4 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 9.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Blakemere with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 9.1 miles east; the next are Monmouth (20.3 miles south-east) and Great Malvern (25.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 9.1 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 20.3 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 25.8 miles east |
| Pontypool | 1 | 26.5 miles south |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 28.5 miles south |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 28.7 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Blakemere
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 east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 9.2 miles east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 10.0 miles east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 9.8 miles east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 9.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Blakemere 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 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,523 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 23.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.6% 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 | 20.1% 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 | 6.9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Fairfield High School — 2.5 miles Kingstone High School — 4.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 607 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 | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 9 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 20 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 26 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 Blakemere
From Blakemere the nearest practice is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 9.1 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 9.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lodge Dental (26.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (9.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Blakemere 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 Blakemere are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic 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 Blakemere to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic 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 13.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Blakemere
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Orthodontist in Blakemere: Before booking anything in Blakemere, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is relevant to searches focused on both Blakemere and the wider Herefordshire area.
Widen your local search
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Bycross, Moccas, Monnington on Wye, Preston on Wye, Mansel Gamage, and Staunton on Wye may also help.
Blakemere in context
Blakemere — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 15.4% of Blakemere's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,523 residents in the neighbourhood around Blakemere, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Blakemere; 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. The closest secondary schools to Blakemere are Fairfield High School (2.5 miles) and Kingstone High School (4.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Blakemere's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Blakemere close to the England median.
Local snapshot of Blakemere
Bycross is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-east of Blakemere.
Practice signals around Blakemere
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Blakemere itself. The nearest we do hold are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 9 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 20 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 26 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Blakemere Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Blakemere 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Blakemere
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Blakemere
Orthodontic treatment in Blakemere 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Blakemere
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Blakemere
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Blakemere. ONS classifies Blakemere as 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 Blakemere. Blakemere's under-16 share sits at 15.4%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Blakemere, 6.9% of the 1,523 residents are aged 10 to 15, above 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 Blakemere; the nearest is about 9 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Blakemere attend schools such as Fairfield High School (2.5 miles) and Kingstone High School (4.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Blakemere's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Blakemere 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 Blakemere. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Blakemere
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Blakemere, Herefordshire within a broader nearby area. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Bycross, Moccas, Monnington on Wye, Preston on Wye, Mansel Gamage, and Staunton on Wye.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Blakemere
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Blakemere often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Blakemere?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Blakemere is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 9.1 miles to the east. The next closest are St.Owen Dental Studio (9.1 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (9.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Blakemere?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Blakemere, 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 Blakemere?
The nearest practice to Blakemere that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 9.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (9.2 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (9.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Blakemere, Herefordshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Blakemere, Herefordshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.