Orthodontic practices near Byford
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Byford; 9 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 7.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 7.7 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 7.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 7.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 7.9 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 8.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 8.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 8.0 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 8.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Byford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 7.7 miles east; the next are Monmouth (20.8 miles south) and Great Malvern (23.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 7.7 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 20.8 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 23.9 miles east |
| Pontypool | 1 | 28.1 miles south |
| Worcester | 8 | 28.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Byford
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), 7.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 7.8 miles east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 8.6 miles east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 8.3 miles east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 8.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Byford 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 | 13.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,013 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 21.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 20 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 | 228th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Fairfield High School — 4.6 miles Weobley High School — 4.6 miles Kingstone High School — 5.2 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 | St.Owen Dental Studio, Hereford — 8 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 21 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 24 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 | 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 Byford
The nearest practice to Byford is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 7.7 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 9.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Dental (28.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (7.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Byford list clear aligners, the nearest 7.8 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 Byford are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 7.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Byford to St.Owen Dental Studio 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Byford
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Orthodontist in Byford: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Byford understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is relevant to searches focused on both Byford and the wider Herefordshire area.
Area profile for Byford
Byford — 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. With just 13.1% of residents under 16, Byford skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,013 residents in Byford's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Byford 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. Families in Byford are served by secondary schools including Fairfield High School (4.6 miles) and Weobley High School (4.6 miles). Byford's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Byford sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Byford at a glance
Bycross is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south-west of Byford.
Practice data for Byford
There is no orthodontist on our records in Byford itself. The closest on record are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 8 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 21 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 24 miles away.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Bycross, Preston on Wye, Lulham, Bellamore, Monnington on Wye, and Moorhampton are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Byford
Many people in Byford delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Byford follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Byford Explained
Patients in Byford have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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 Byford 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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Byford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Byford
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Byford, Herefordshire with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Bycross, Preston on Wye, Lulham, Bellamore, Monnington on Wye, and Moorhampton.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Byford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Byford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Byford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Byford is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 7.7 miles to the east. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (7.8 miles) and Willows Dentistry (7.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Byford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Byford, 9 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 7.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Byford?
The nearest practice to Byford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 7.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (7.8 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (8.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Byford, 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 Byford, 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.