Orthodontic practices near Broad Oak
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Broad Oak; 1 practice within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 5.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 5.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 11.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 12.1 miles north | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 12.2 miles north | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 12.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 12.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 12.3 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 12.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Broad Oak with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 5.1 miles south; the next are Hereford (11.8 miles north) and Chepstow (16.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 5.1 miles south |
| Hereford | 9 | 11.8 miles north |
| Chepstow | 1 | 16.7 miles south |
| Pontypool | 1 | 17.2 miles south-west |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 18.7 miles south-west |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 20.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Broad Oak
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Solution Chepstow (5.0 from 151 reviews), 16.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 16.7 miles south |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 17.2 miles south-west |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 12.3 miles north |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 12.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Broad Oak 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 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,916 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 | 6.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 118th 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 | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 30 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 | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 5 miles St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 12 miles Smile Solution Chepstow, Chepstow — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 14 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 Broad Oak
The nearest practice to Broad Oak is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 5.1 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 14.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lodge Dental (17.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (12.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Broad Oak list clear aligners, the nearest 5.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Broad Oak are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 11.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Broad Oak to The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre is roughly 10 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 130 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Broad Oak
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Orthodontist in Broad Oak: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Broad Oak. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Herefordshire and the surrounding area.
Area profile for Broad Oak
By ONS classification, Broad Oak falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Broad Oak's under-16 share sits at 14.8%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,916 residents in the neighbourhood around Broad Oak, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Broad Oak usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Broad Oak's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Broad Oak's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Broad Oak is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Llancloudy, Llanrothal, Welsh Newton, Penguithal, Garway, and St Maughan's Green.
Local orthodontic signals in Broad Oak
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Broad Oak itself. The closest on record are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 5 miles away; St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 12 miles away; and Smile Solution Chepstow, about 17 miles away.
Local snapshot of Broad Oak
Llancloudy is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-east of Broad Oak.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Broad Oak
Orthodontic treatment in Broad Oak 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Broad Oak
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Broad Oak
Provision in Broad Oak varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Broad Oak sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.8% of Broad Oak's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,916 residents in the neighbourhood around Broad Oak, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Broad Oak; the nearest is about 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Broad Oak's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Broad Oak sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Broad Oak is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Broad Oak Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Broad Oak 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Broad Oak
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Broad Oak. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Broad Oak
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Broad Oak, Herefordshire within a broader nearby area. Related nearby location pages such as Llancloudy, Llanrothal, Welsh Newton, Penguithal, Garway, and St Maughan's Green can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Broad Oak
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Broad Oak often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Broad Oak?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Broad Oak is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 5.1 miles to the south. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (11.8 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (12.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Broad Oak?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Broad Oak, 1 practice within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Monmouth, 5.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Broad Oak?
The nearest practice to Broad Oak that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 11.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (12.3 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (12.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Broad Oak, 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 Broad Oak, Herefordshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.