Orthodontic practices near Collington
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Collington; 27 practices within 20. The closest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 11.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 11.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 12.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 12.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (374 reviews) |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 12.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (62 reviews) |
| Edwards StephanieGreat Malvern | 12.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| CeroplastWorcester | 12.8 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care ClinicWorcester | 12.8 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| St Johns DentalWorcester | 12.8 miles east | – | – | – | 3.8 (54 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Collington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourport-on-Severn, 11.9 miles north-east; the next are Great Malvern (12.2 miles south-east) and Worcester (12.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 11.9 miles north-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 12.2 miles south-east |
| Worcester | 8 | 12.8 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 14.0 miles north-east |
| Hereford | 9 | 14.9 miles south-west |
| Bromsgrove | 4 | 19.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Collington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Redcliffe Orthodontics in Worcester (5.0 from 172 reviews), 14.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 14.2 miles east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 14.1 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 12.4 miles south-east |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (846 reviews) | 14.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Collington 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 | 10.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,312 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.5% aged 16 to 24 and 21.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 27 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 375th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.5% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth High School — 4.5 miles Tenbury High Ormiston Academy — 5.0 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 | Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 12 miles Beacon DentalCare, Great Malvern — 12 miles Ceroplast, Worcester — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 27 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 Collington
From Collington the nearest practice is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 11.9 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. 27 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (14 miles) mentions a free consultation; Buckingham House Dental Surgery (12.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Collington list clear aligners, the nearest 12.4 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 Collington are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 14.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Collington to Mercian House Dental Practice is roughly 25 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 310 to 620 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £140 to £280 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 310 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Collington
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Orthodontist in Collington: Before booking anything in Collington, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Herefordshire and the surrounding area.
Practice data for Collington
There is no orthodontist on our records in Collington itself. The nearest we do hold are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 12 miles away; Beacon DentalCare in Great Malvern, about 12 miles away; and Ceroplast in Worcester, about 13 miles away.
Facts about Collington
Pie Corner is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Collington.
Widen your local search
Nearby location pages including Pie Corner, Stoke Bliss, Edwyn Ralph, Wolferlow, Hanley Child, and Kyre Magna can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Area profile for Collington
Officially, Collington is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Collington sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 10.7% of Collington's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Collington, 4.5% of the 1,312 residents are aged 10 to 15, below 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 Collington; the nearest is about 12 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Collington are served by secondary schools including Queen Elizabeth High School (4.5 miles) and Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (5.0 miles). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Collington's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Collington sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Collington is about 31 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Collington
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Collington helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Collington
What's available in Collington depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Collington is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Collington sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Collington has a smaller share of children than most areas — 10.7% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,312 residents in the neighbourhood around Collington, 4.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Collington has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Collington are served by secondary schools including Queen Elizabeth High School (4.5 miles) and Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (5.0 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Collington's Local Authority. Collington sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Collington is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Collington
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Collington can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Treatment Options in Collington — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Collington vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Collington sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 10.7% of residents under 16, Collington skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Collington, 4.5% of the 1,312 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Collington has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Collington attend schools such as Queen Elizabeth High School (4.5 miles) and Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (5.0 miles). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Collington's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Collington is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Collington is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 31 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Collington itself. The nearest recorded are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 12 miles away; Beacon DentalCare in Great Malvern, about 12 miles away; and Ceroplast in Worcester, about 13 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Collington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Collington
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Collington, Herefordshire within a broader nearby area. You can also browse nearby location pages including Pie Corner, Stoke Bliss, Edwyn Ralph, Wolferlow, Hanley Child, and Kyre Magna.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Collington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Collington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Collington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Collington is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 11.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Mitton Dental Surgery (12.1 miles) and Beacon DentalCare (12.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Collington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Collington, 0 practices within 10 miles and 27 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stourport-on-Severn, 11.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Collington?
The nearest practice to Collington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 14.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre (15.3 miles) and Willows Dentistry (15.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Collington, 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 Collington, Herefordshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.