Orthodontic practices near Brimfieldcross
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Brimfieldcross; 15 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 17.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 17.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 17.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 17.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 17.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 17.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 17.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 17.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 17.6 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Brimfieldcross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 17.0 miles south; the next are Stourport-on-Severn (17.1 miles east) and Kidderminster (18.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 17.0 miles south |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 17.1 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 18.3 miles east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 20.0 miles south-east |
| Worcester | 8 | 20.6 miles south-east |
| Broseley | 1 | 22.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Brimfieldcross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster (4.9 from 846 reviews), 18.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (846 reviews) | 18.3 miles east |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 4.9 (374 reviews) | 20.0 miles south-east |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 4.9 (221 reviews) | 19.0 miles east |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 17.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Brimfieldcross 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 | 12% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,528 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 36 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 471st closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.8% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tenbury High Ormiston Academy — 3.5 miles Ludlow Church of England School — 5.1 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 — 17 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 17 miles Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 15 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 16 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 Brimfieldcross
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Brimfieldcross; the nearest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 17 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 15 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (18.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (17.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Brimfieldcross list clear aligners, the nearest 17 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Brimfieldcross 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, 17 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 Brimfieldcross to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre is roughly 40 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 440 to 880 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £200 to £395 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 440 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Brimfieldcross
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Orthodontist in Brimfieldcross: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Brimfieldcross often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is relevant to searches focused on both Brimfieldcross and the wider Herefordshire area.
Brimfieldcross in context
ONS classifies Brimfieldcross as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Brimfieldcross falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12% of Brimfieldcross's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Brimfieldcross, 4.8% of the 1,528 residents are aged 10 to 15, below 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 Brimfieldcross; the nearest is about 17 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Brimfieldcross attend schools such as Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (3.5 miles) and Ludlow Church of England School (5.1 miles). Brimfieldcross's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Brimfieldcross close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Brimfieldcross is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 35 miles away.
Where Brimfieldcross sits locally
Just under 1 km north, Gosford is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local provider signals in Brimfieldcross
There is no orthodontist on our records in Brimfieldcross itself. The nearest we do hold are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 17 miles away; Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 17 miles away; and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 18 miles away.
More local pages to browse
You can also compare treatment pages for Gosford, Little Hereford, Brimfield, Ashford Carbonell, Woofferton, and Wyson if you are weighing up more than one location.
The Orthodontic Journey in Brimfieldcross
Starting orthodontic treatment in Brimfieldcross can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Brimfieldcross
There's no orthodontist on record in Brimfieldcross itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is about 16 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Brimfieldcross 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. Census data puts only 12% of Brimfieldcross's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.8% of the 1,528 residents in Brimfieldcross's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Brimfieldcross usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 17 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 Brimfieldcross are Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (3.5 miles) and Ludlow Church of England School (5.1 miles). Brimfieldcross's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Brimfieldcross close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Brimfieldcross is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 35 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Brimfieldcross Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Brimfieldcross can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
How to Choose in Brimfieldcross
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 Brimfieldcross practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Brimfieldcross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Brimfieldcross
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Brimfieldcross, Herefordshire within a broader nearby area. You can keep exploring with related pages for Gosford, Little Hereford, Brimfield, Ashford Carbonell, Woofferton, and Wyson.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Brimfieldcross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Brimfieldcross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Brimfieldcross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Brimfieldcross is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 17.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Mercian House Dental Practice (17.1 miles) and Mitton Dental Surgery (17.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Brimfieldcross?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Brimfieldcross, 0 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 17.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Brimfieldcross?
The nearest practice to Brimfieldcross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 17.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (17.5 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (18.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Brimfieldcross, Herefordshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Brimfieldcross, Herefordshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.