Orthodontic practices near Cock Gate
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Cock Gate; 9 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 15.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 15.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 15.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 15.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 15.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 15.8 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 15.9 miles south | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 15.9 miles south | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 16.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 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 Cock Gate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 15.4 miles south; the next are Stourport-on-Severn (22.0 miles east) and Great Malvern (22.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 15.4 miles south |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 22.0 miles east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 22.7 miles south-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 23.3 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 24.3 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 26.4 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cock Gate
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), 15.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 15.7 miles south |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 16.0 miles south |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 15.4 miles south |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 15.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cock Gate 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 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,592 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 | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 21.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 49 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 441st 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 secondary schools | Wigmore School — 3.8 miles Earl Mortimer College — 4.6 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 | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 15 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 22 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 23 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 |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 12 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 Cock Gate
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Cock Gate; the nearest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 15.4 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (23.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (15.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Cock Gate list clear aligners, the nearest 15.4 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 Cock Gate are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 15.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cock Gate to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre 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 400 to 800 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £180 to £360 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 240 to 400 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cock Gate
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Orthodontist in Cock Gate: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Cock Gate? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Herefordshire.
About Cock Gate
Just under 1 km east, Yarpole is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Compare nearby areas
You can also compare treatment pages for Welshman's Lane, Yarpole, Becknell, Bircher, Ashley Moor, and Orleton Common if you are weighing up more than one location.
Practice signals around Cock Gate
There is no orthodontist on our records in Cock Gate itself. The nearest we do hold are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 15 miles away; Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 22 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 23 miles away.
What official data says about Cock Gate
Cock Gate — 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. 16.3% of Cock Gate's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Cock Gate, 6.6% of the 1,592 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Cock Gate; the nearest is about 15 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 Cock Gate are Wigmore School (3.8 miles) and Earl Mortimer College (4.6 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Cock Gate's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Cock Gate close to the England median.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Cock Gate
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Cock Gate has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Cock Gate — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Cock Gate itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is about 12 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Cock Gate — 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 data puts 16.3% of Cock Gate's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Cock Gate, 6.6% of the 1,592 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Cock Gate; the nearest is about 15 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Cock Gate are Wigmore School (3.8 miles) and Earl Mortimer College (4.6 miles). Cock Gate's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Cock Gate sits close to the England average for deprivation. There is no orthodontist on our records in Cock Gate itself. The closest on record are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 15 miles away; Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 22 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 23 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Cock Gate
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Cock Gate helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Cock Gate 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 Cock Gate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cock Gate
These links help widen your research beyond Cock Gate, Herefordshire if you're open to travelling a little further. Nearby pages covering Welshman's Lane, Yarpole, Becknell, Bircher, Ashley Moor, and Orleton Common may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Cock Gate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cock Gate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cock Gate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cock Gate is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 15.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (15.7 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (15.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cock Gate?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cock Gate, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 15.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cock Gate?
The nearest practice to Cock Gate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 15.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (15.7 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (16.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cock Gate, Herefordshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cock Gate, Herefordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.