Orthodontic practices near Clows Top
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Clows Top; 5 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 6.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 6.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 6.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 7.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 7.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 8.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Dental Care Worcester CityWorcester | 12.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (65 reviews) |
| CeroplastWorcester | 13.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care ClinicWorcester | 13.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Clows Top with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourport-on-Severn, 6.0 miles east; the next are Kidderminster (7.1 miles east) and Worcester (12.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 6.0 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 7.1 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 12.9 miles south-east |
| Stourbridge | 14 | 13.6 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove | 3 | 14.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Clows Top
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), 13.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 13.8 miles north-east |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 14.3 miles south-east |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 5.0 (134 reviews) | 15.1 miles east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 14.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Clows Top at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wyre Forest |
| 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 | 11.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,247 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 18.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 47 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Worcestershire | 431st closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.8% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Lacon Childe School — 3.9 miles The Bewdley School — 5.4 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 6 miles Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 7 miles Dental Care Worcester City, Worcester — 13 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 | 5 within 10 miles, 59 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 Clows Top
From Clows Top the nearest practice is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 6 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 59.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (7.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Clows Top list clear aligners, the nearest 7.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Clows Top are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 8.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Clows Top to Mercian House Dental Practice 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 160 to 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Clows Top
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Orthodontist in Clows Top: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Clows Top. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Worcestershire.
Facts about Clows Top
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Bayton Common, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Clows Top
Clows Top — 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. With just 11.3% of residents under 16, Clows Top skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.8% of the 1,247 residents in Clows Top's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. People in Clows Top usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 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 Clows Top are The Lacon Childe School (3.9 miles) and The Bewdley School (5.4 miles). National deprivation data puts Clows Top close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Clows Top is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 24 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
More local pages to browse
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Bayton Common, Menithwood, Pensax, Beach Hay, Buckeridge, and Bayton may also help.
Useful local orthodontic context for Clows Top
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Clows Top itself. The nearest recorded are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 6 miles away; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 7 miles away; and Dental Care Worcester City, about 13 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Clows Top
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Clows Top can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Clows Top
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Clows Top
Orthodontic treatment in Clows Top 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 Clows Top
- 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Clows Top 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 Clows Top. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Clows Top
This section helps connect Clows Top, Worcestershire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can also browse nearby location pages including Bayton Common, Menithwood, Pensax, Beach Hay, Buckeridge, and Bayton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Clows Top
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Clows Top often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clows Top?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clows Top is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 6.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Mitton Dental Surgery (6.1 miles) and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clows Top?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Clows Top, 5 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stourport-on-Severn, 6.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clows Top?
The nearest practice to Clows Top that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 8.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice (13.6 miles) and South Road Dental Practice (13.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Clows Top, Worcestershire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Clows Top, Worcestershire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.