Orthodontic practices near Bradlow
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Bradlow; 4 practices within 10 and 45 practices within 20. The closest is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, 5.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.7 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (62 reviews) |
| Ascent Dental Care MalvernGreat Malvern | 5.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (420 reviews) |
| Edwards StephanieGreat Malvern | 6.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 6.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (374 reviews) |
| St Peter's Dental PracticeWorcester | 11.9 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (120 reviews) |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 11.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (81 reviews) |
| St Johns DentalWorcester | 12.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (54 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 12.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 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 Bradlow with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Malvern, 5.7 miles north-east; the next are Worcester (11.9 miles north-east) and Hereford (12.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Malvern | 4 | 5.7 miles north-east |
| Worcester | 8 | 11.9 miles north-east |
| Hereford | 9 | 12.1 miles west |
| Gloucester | 8 | 14.4 miles south-east |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 16.0 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 Bradlow
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), 12.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 12.6 miles north-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 11.9 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 14.8 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 5.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bradlow 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,554 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 | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 21.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 233 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 138th 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 university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Masefield High School — 1.4 miles The Chase — 5.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 849 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 | Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 6 miles St Peter's Dental Practice, Worcester — 12 miles The Dentist @ Tupsley, Hereford — 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 45 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 Bradlow
The nearest practice to Bradlow is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, 5.7 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 45.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (14.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Buckingham House Dental Surgery (5.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Bradlow list clear aligners, the nearest 5.7 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 Bradlow 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, 12.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 37 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bradlow 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 20.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bradlow
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Orthodontist in Bradlow: People weighing up braces or aligners in Bradlow can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Bradlow and the wider Herefordshire area.
Local treatment availability around Bradlow
There is no orthodontist on our records in Bradlow itself. The closest on record are Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 6 miles away; St Peter's Dental Practice in Worcester, about 12 miles away; and The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 12 miles away.
Bradlow in numbers
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Wellington Heath, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Wellington Heath, Ledbury, Loxter, Eastnor, Hill-field, and Wayend Street.
Bradlow in context
By ONS classification, Bradlow falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Bradlow sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.2% of Bradlow's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Bradlow, 6.6% of the 1,554 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Bradlow usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Bradlow are served by secondary schools including John Masefield High School (1.4 miles) and The Chase (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Bradlow's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Bradlow among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bradlow is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 37 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Bradlow
The orthodontic landscape in Bradlow offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Bradlow
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Bradlow
Many people in Bradlow delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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 Bradlow
Orthodontic practices in and around Bradlow vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Bradlow — 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 figures show 14.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,554 residents in Bradlow's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Bradlow; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Bradlow are served by secondary schools including John Masefield High School (1.4 miles) and The Chase (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Bradlow's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Bradlow falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bradlow is about 37 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bradlow. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bradlow
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Bradlow, Herefordshire. For a broader comparison, pages for Wellington Heath, Ledbury, Loxter, Eastnor, Hill-field, and Wayend Street follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Bradlow
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bradlow often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bradlow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bradlow is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 5.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Ascent Dental Care Malvern (5.9 miles) and Edwards Stephanie (6.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bradlow?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bradlow, 4 practices within 10 miles and 45 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Malvern, 5.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bradlow?
The nearest practice to Bradlow that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 12.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (12.9 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (13.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bradlow, 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 Bradlow, Herefordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.