Orthodontic practices near Clifton upon Teme
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Clifton upon Teme; 8 practices within 10 and 49 practices within 20. The closest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 8.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 8.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 8.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| CeroplastWorcester | 8.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care ClinicWorcester | 8.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| St Johns DentalWorcester | 9.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (54 reviews) |
| Dental Care Worcester CityWorcester | 9.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (65 reviews) |
| Trinity Gate OrthodonticsWorcester | 9.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.9 (7 reviews) |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 9.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (374 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Clifton upon Teme with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourport-on-Severn, 8.6 miles north-east; the next are Worcester (8.9 miles south-east) and Great Malvern (9.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 8.6 miles north-east |
| Worcester | 8 | 8.9 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 9.7 miles south-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 11.0 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove | 5 | 15.7 miles east |
| Hereford | 5 | 17.5 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 Clifton upon Teme
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Worcester Street Dental Practice in Stourbridge (5.0 from 198 reviews), 18.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 18.1 miles north-east |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 10.3 miles south-east |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 5.0 (134 reviews) | 16.2 miles east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 10.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Clifton upon Teme at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Malvern Hills |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 695 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,203 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 40 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Worcestershire | 493rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 27 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Chantry School — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 881 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 9 miles Ceroplast, Worcester — 9 miles Beacon DentalCare, Great Malvern — 10 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 | 8 within 10 miles, 49 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 Clifton upon Teme
The nearest practice to Clifton upon Teme is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 8.6 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 49.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (11 miles) mentions a free consultation; Buckingham House Dental Surgery (10.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Clifton upon Teme list clear aligners, the nearest 10.2 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 Clifton upon Teme are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 12.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 27 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Clifton upon Teme to Mercian House Dental Practice 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 220 to 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Clifton upon Teme
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Orthodontist in Clifton upon Teme: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Clifton upon Teme, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Worcestershire. Clifton upon Teme — a small village with a population of around 695 — is covered on this page specifically.
A quick look at Clifton upon Teme
With a population of roughly 695, Clifton upon Teme is a small village within Worcestershire. Just around 1 km north-east, Shelsley Walsh is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can continue browsing related location pages including Shelsley Walsh, Lower Sapey, Sapey Common, Shelsley Beauchamp, Tedstone Delamere, and Meadow Green if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
The local picture in Clifton upon Teme
ONS classifies Clifton upon Teme as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.8% of Clifton upon Teme's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Clifton upon Teme, 7.6% of the 2,203 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Worcestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Clifton upon Teme usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Clifton upon Teme are served by secondary schools including The Chantry School (2.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Clifton upon Teme close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Clifton upon Teme is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 27 miles away.
What we know about practices near Clifton upon Teme
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Clifton upon Teme. The closest on record are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 9 miles away; Ceroplast in Worcester, about 9 miles away; and Beacon DentalCare in Great Malvern, about 10 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Clifton upon Teme
Many people in Clifton upon Teme delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Clifton upon Teme
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Clifton upon Teme
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Clifton upon Teme — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Clifton upon Teme
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Clifton upon Teme has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Clifton upon Teme
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Clifton upon Teme — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Clifton upon Teme. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Clifton upon Teme
These links help widen your research beyond Clifton upon Teme, Worcestershire if you're open to travelling a little further. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Shelsley Walsh, Lower Sapey, Sapey Common, Shelsley Beauchamp, Tedstone Delamere, and Meadow Green.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Clifton upon Teme
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Clifton upon Teme often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clifton upon Teme?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clifton upon Teme is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 8.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Mitton Dental Surgery (8.8 miles) and Ceroplast (8.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clifton upon Teme?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Clifton upon Teme, 8 practices within 10 miles and 49 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stourport-on-Severn, 8.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clifton upon Teme?
The nearest practice to Clifton upon Teme that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 12.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Bromsgrove Dental Clinic (15.7 miles) and Orthodontics For You (16.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Clifton upon Teme, Worcestershire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Clifton upon Teme, Worcestershire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.