Orthodontic practices near Chilstone
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Chilstone; 9 practices within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 6.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 6.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 6.9 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 7.0 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 7.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 7.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 7.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 7.2 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 7.8 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 Chilstone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 6.9 miles east; the next are Monmouth (18.1 miles south-east) and Great Malvern (23.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 6.9 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 18.1 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 23.9 miles east |
| Pontypool | 1 | 25.5 miles south |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 27.5 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 28.9 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Chilstone
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), 7.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 7.1 miles east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 7.9 miles east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 7.8 miles east |
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 4.9 (108 reviews) | 18.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Chilstone 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 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,631 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 57 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 190th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 40 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingstone High School — 2.5 miles Fairfield High School — 3.3 miles Whitecross Hereford — 5.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 568 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 | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 7 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 18 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, 10 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 Chilstone
The nearest practice to Chilstone is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 6.9 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 10.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Dental (25.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (7.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Chilstone list clear aligners, the nearest 6.9 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 Chilstone are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 6.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 40 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Chilstone to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Chilstone
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Chilstone, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Chilstone or another part of Herefordshire.
Local context for Chilstone
Just around 1 km south, Shenmore is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Chilstone in context
Officially, Chilstone is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Chilstone sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Chilstone's under-16 share sits at 16.7%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,631 residents in Chilstone's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Chilstone usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Chilstone are Kingstone High School (2.5 miles) and Fairfield High School (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Chilstone's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Chilstone'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 Chilstone is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 40 miles away.
Practice signals around Chilstone
There is no orthodontist on our records in Chilstone itself. The nearest we do hold are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 7 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 18 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 24 miles away.
More local pages to browse
Related pages for Shenmore, Bellamore, Tyberton, Lulham, Middle Brampton Farm, and Preston on Wye are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Chilstone
The orthodontic landscape in Chilstone offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Chilstone
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Chilstone
Orthodontic treatment in Chilstone is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Chilstone
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Chilstone
Treatment in Chilstone runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Chilstone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Chilstone
This part of the page places Chilstone, Herefordshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can also browse nearby location pages including Shenmore, Bellamore, Tyberton, Lulham, Middle Brampton Farm, and Preston on Wye.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Chilstone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Chilstone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chilstone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chilstone is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 6.9 miles to the east. The next closest are St.Owen Dental Studio (6.9 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (7.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chilstone?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Chilstone, 9 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 6.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chilstone?
The nearest practice to Chilstone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 6.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (7.1 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (7.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Chilstone, 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 Chilstone, Herefordshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.