Orthodontic practices near Carey
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Carey; 9 practices within 10 and 23 practices within 20. The closest is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 5.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 5.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 5.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 6.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 6.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 6.1 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 6.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 6.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 6.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Carey with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 5.8 miles north-west; the next are Monmouth (12.0 miles south) and Great Malvern (16.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 5.8 miles north-west |
| Monmouth | 1 | 12.0 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 16.2 miles north-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 18.4 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 18.6 miles south-east |
| Stonehouse | 2 | 21.9 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 Carey
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Naiz Khan in Gloucester (5.0 from 70 reviews), 18.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 18.9 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 16.2 miles north-east |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 4.9 (374 reviews) | 17.0 miles north-east |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 4.9 (208 reviews) | 19.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Carey 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 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,050 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 141st closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy — 4.7 miles The Steiner Academy Hereford — 5.0 miles The Hereford Church of England Academy — 5.4 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 Dentist @ Tupsley, Hereford — 6 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 12 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 16 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, 23 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 5 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 Carey
The nearest practice to Carey is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 5.8 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 23.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (18.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (5.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Carey list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 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 Carey are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 5.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Carey to The Dentist @ Tupsley 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Carey
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Orthodontist in Carey: Before booking anything in Carey, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Herefordshire and the surrounding area.
Carey in context
Carey's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Carey falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. 14.3% of Carey's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,050 residents in the neighbourhood around Carey, 5.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Carey; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Carey are served by secondary schools including John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (4.7 miles) and The Steiner Academy Hereford (5.0 miles). Carey's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Carey close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Carey is about 36 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Local context for Carey
The nearest other location we cover is Ballingham, around 1 km to the east.
Local treatment availability around Carey
There is no orthodontist on our records in Carey itself. The closest on record are The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 6 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 12 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 16 miles away.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Ballingham, King's Caple, Bolstone, Pen-allt, Hoarwithy, and Sellack if you are weighing up more than one location.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Carey
Starting orthodontic treatment in Carey can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Carey
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Carey — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Carey
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Carey can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Carey 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 Carey. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Carey
These local links are here for anyone comparing Carey, Herefordshire against nearby alternatives. You can keep exploring with related pages for Ballingham, King's Caple, Bolstone, Pen-allt, Hoarwithy, and Sellack.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Carey
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Carey often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Carey?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Carey is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 5.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (5.9 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (6.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Carey?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Carey, 9 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 5.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Carey?
The nearest practice to Carey that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 5.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (6.2 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (6.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Carey, Herefordshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Carey, Herefordshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.