Orthodontic practices near Clodock
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Clodock; 13 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 13.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 13.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 13.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 13.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 13.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 14.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 14.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 14.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 14.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Clodock with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 13.5 miles north-east; the next are Monmouth (14.7 miles south-east) and Pontypool (17.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 13.5 miles north-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 14.7 miles south-east |
| Pontypool | 1 | 17.3 miles south |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 19.4 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 20.2 miles south |
| Blackwood | 1 | 21.1 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 Clodock
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Lodge Dental in Pontypool (5.0 from 89 reviews), 17.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 17.3 miles south |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 13.9 miles north-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 14.6 miles north-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 14.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Clodock 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 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,590 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 21.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 13 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 412th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 31 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 Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 14 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 15 miles Lodge Dental, Pontypool — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 13 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 Clodock
The nearest practice to Clodock is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 13.5 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. 13 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Dental (17.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (13.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Clodock list clear aligners, the nearest 13.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Clodock are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 13.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Clodock to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 30 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 350 to 700 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £315 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 350 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Clodock
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Orthodontist in Clodock: Before booking anything in Clodock, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Herefordshire, not just Clodock.
Local provider signals in Clodock
There is no orthodontist on our records in Clodock itself. The closest on record are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 14 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 15 miles away; and Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 17 miles away.
About Clodock
The nearest other location we cover is Oldcastle, around 2 km to the south.
Keep exploring nearby
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Oldcastle, Pen-pwll-sond, Walterstone, Llanveynoe, Lower Maes-coed, and Werngifford.
Clodock in context
Clodock is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.2% of Clodock's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Clodock, 8.1% of the 1,590 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Clodock has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 14 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Clodock's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Clodock is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Clodock is about 31 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Clodock
Starting orthodontic treatment in Clodock 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Clodock runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Clodock
The orthodontic landscape in Clodock offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Clodock — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Clodock — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Clodock sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.2% of Clodock's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,590 residents in the neighbourhood around Clodock, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Clodock usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Clodock's Local Authority. Clodock sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Clodock is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 31 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Clodock itself. The nearest recorded are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 14 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 15 miles away; and Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 17 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Clodock. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Clodock
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Clodock, Herefordshire within a broader nearby area. This page links onward to Oldcastle, Pen-pwll-sond, Walterstone, Llanveynoe, Lower Maes-coed, and Werngifford for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Clodock
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Clodock often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clodock?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clodock is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 13.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are St.Owen Dental Studio (13.7 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (13.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clodock?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Clodock, 0 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 13.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clodock?
The nearest practice to Clodock that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 13.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (13.9 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (14.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Clodock, 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 Clodock, Herefordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.