Orthodontic practices near Buckcastle Hill
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Buckcastle Hill; 1 practice within 10 and 27 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 8.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 8.6 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 10.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 10.1 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 10.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 10.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 10.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 10.4 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 10.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Buckcastle Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 8.6 miles south-west; the next are Hereford (10.1 miles north-west) and Quedgeley (15.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 8.6 miles south-west |
| Hereford | 9 | 10.1 miles north-west |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 15.5 miles south-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 15.8 miles east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 18.0 miles north-east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 18.2 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 Buckcastle Hill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse (5.0 from 303 reviews), 18.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 18.4 miles south-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 19.4 miles south |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 16.3 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 18.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Buckcastle Hill 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 | 1,554 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 70 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 271st closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,274 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 | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 9 miles St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 10 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 16 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 27 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 1 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 Buckcastle Hill
From Buckcastle Hill the nearest practice is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 8.6 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 27.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (16.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (10.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Buckcastle Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 8.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Buckcastle Hill are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 10.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Buckcastle Hill to The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre 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 220 to 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Buckcastle Hill
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Buckcastle Hill, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Buckcastle Hill itself or elsewhere in Herefordshire.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Claytons, Bridstow, Weirend, Hom Green, Peterstow, and Archenfield.
Useful local orthodontic context for Buckcastle Hill
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Buckcastle Hill. The nearest recorded are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 9 miles away; St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 10 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 16 miles away.
What official data says about Buckcastle Hill
ONS classifies Buckcastle Hill as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Buckcastle Hill sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 12% of Buckcastle Hill's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Buckcastle Hill, 5.6% of the 1,554 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Buckcastle Hill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register 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 Buckcastle Hill attend schools such as John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (1.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Buckcastle Hill's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Buckcastle Hill is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Buckcastle Hill is about 32 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
A quick look at Buckcastle Hill
Claytons is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Buckcastle Hill.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Buckcastle Hill
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Buckcastle Hill helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Buckcastle Hill
No orthodontic practice covers Buckcastle Hill directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about a mile away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Buckcastle Hill is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Buckcastle Hill sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 12% of residents under 16, Buckcastle Hill skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Buckcastle Hill, 5.6% of the 1,554 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Buckcastle Hill has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Buckcastle Hill are served by secondary schools including John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (1.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Buckcastle Hill's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Buckcastle Hill's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Buckcastle Hill is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 32 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Buckcastle Hill Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Buckcastle Hill offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Buckcastle Hill
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 Buckcastle Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Buckcastle Hill
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Buckcastle Hill, Herefordshire within a broader nearby area. You can also browse nearby location pages including Claytons, Bridstow, Weirend, Hom Green, Peterstow, and Archenfield.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Buckcastle Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Buckcastle Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Buckcastle Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Buckcastle Hill is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 8.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (10.1 miles) and The Dentist @ Tupsley (10.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Buckcastle Hill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Buckcastle Hill, 1 practice within 10 miles and 27 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Monmouth, 8.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Buckcastle Hill?
The nearest practice to Buckcastle Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 10.1 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (10.5 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (10.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Buckcastle Hill, 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 Buckcastle Hill, 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.