Orthodontic practices near Bush Bank
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Bush Bank; 9 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 7.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 7.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 8.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 8.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 8.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 8.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 8.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 8.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 8.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bush Bank with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 7.9 miles south-east; the next are Great Malvern (20.3 miles east) and Worcester (24.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 7.9 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 20.3 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 24.0 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 24.5 miles south |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 25.3 miles north-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 27.2 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bush Bank
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), 8.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 8.0 miles south-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 8.4 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 7.9 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 8.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bush Bank 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 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,474 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 20.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% 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 | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 240th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weobley High School — 3.0 miles Earl Mortimer College — 5.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 533 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 | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 8 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 20 miles Ceroplast, Worcester — 24 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 Bush Bank
From Bush Bank the nearest practice is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 7.9 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.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (27.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Bush Bank list clear aligners, the nearest 7.9 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 Bush Bank are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 7.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bush Bank to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant 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 210 to 410 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bush Bank
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Orthodontist in Bush Bank: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Bush Bank understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Bush Bank or another part of Herefordshire.
Practice signals around Bush Bank
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bush Bank. The nearest recorded are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 8 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 20 miles away; and Ceroplast in Worcester, about 24 miles away.
Facts about Bush Bank
The nearest other location we cover is Knapton Green, around 1 km to the north-west.
What official data says about Bush Bank
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Bush Bank sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Bush Bank's under-16 share sits at 14.2%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,474 residents in Bush Bank's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Bush Bank has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 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 Bush Bank are Weobley High School (3.0 miles) and Earl Mortimer College (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Bush Bank's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Bush Bank close to the England median.
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Bush Bank
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Bush Bank can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Bush Bank offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Bush Bank
Orthodontic treatment in Bush Bank 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Bush Bank
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Bush Bank — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bush Bank. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bush Bank
This section helps connect Bush Bank, Herefordshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. For a broader comparison, pages for Knapton Green, Birley, Canon Pyon, Westhope, Kings Pyon, and Nupton follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bush Bank
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bush Bank often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bush Bank?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bush Bank is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 7.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (8.0 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (8.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bush Bank?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bush Bank, 9 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 7.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bush Bank?
The nearest practice to Bush Bank that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 7.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (8.0 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (8.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bush Bank, 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 Bush Bank, 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.