Orthodontic practices near Clifford
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Clifford; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 16.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 16.5 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 16.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 16.7 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 16.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 16.8 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 16.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 16.8 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 17.2 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 Clifford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 16.5 miles east; the next are Monmouth (26.1 miles south-east) and Merthyr Tydfil (26.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 16.5 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 26.1 miles south-east |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 26.2 miles south-west |
| Pontypool | 1 | 28.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Clifford
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), 16.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 16.7 miles east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 17.5 miles east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 17.2 miles east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 16.8 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Clifford 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 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,525 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 23 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 460th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| 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 — 16 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 26 miles Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 26 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 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 Clifford
Clifford is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 16.5 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lodge Dental (28.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (16.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 7 of the practices around Clifford list clear aligners, the nearest 16.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Clifford 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, 16.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Clifford to St.Owen Dental Studio is roughly 35 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 430 to 860 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £195 to £385 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 260 to 430 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Clifford
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Orthodontist in Clifford: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Clifford understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Herefordshire, not just Clifford.
Widen your local search
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Priory Wood, Poolpardon, Rhydspence, Hay-on-Wye, Whitney, and Bronydd may also help.
Clifford at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Priory Wood, under 1 km to the east.
What official data says about Clifford
Clifford — 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. Census figures show 16.1% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Clifford, 7.2% of the 1,525 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Clifford has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 17 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Clifford's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Clifford is roughly mid-table for England.
Practice signals around Clifford
There is no orthodontist on our records in Clifford itself. The nearest we do hold are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 16 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 26 miles away; and Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 26 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Clifford
The orthodontic landscape in Clifford offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Clifford — Local Context
Provision in Clifford varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Clifford is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.1% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,525 residents in the neighbourhood around Clifford, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Clifford; the nearest is about 17 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Clifford's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Clifford's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Clifford. The nearest we do hold are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 16 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 26 miles away; and Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 26 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Clifford
Starting orthodontic treatment in Clifford 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Clifford
Every case in Clifford follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Clifford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Clifford
These local links are here for anyone comparing Clifford, Herefordshire against nearby alternatives. If you're still deciding, related pages for Priory Wood, Poolpardon, Rhydspence, Hay-on-Wye, Whitney, and Bronydd may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Clifford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Clifford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clifford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clifford is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 16.5 miles to the east. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (16.6 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (16.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clifford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Clifford, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 16.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clifford?
The nearest practice to Clifford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 16.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (16.7 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (17.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Clifford, 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 Clifford, Herefordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.