Orthodontic practices near Colva
On our practice register: None within 20 miles of Colva. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 20.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 20.8 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 20.9 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 20.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 20.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 21.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 21.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 21.0 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 21.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Colva with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 20.8 miles east; the next are Merthyr Tydfil (29.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 20.8 miles east |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 29.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Colva at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Powys |
| NHS dental services | Powys Teaching Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,684 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 20.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 11 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 243rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St.Owen Dental Studio, Hereford — 21 miles Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 30 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 32 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 45 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 13 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 Colva
Colva is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 20.8 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Willows Dentistry (20.9 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 5 of the practices around Colva list clear aligners, the nearest 20.9 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 Colva are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 20.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Colva to St.Owen Dental Studio is roughly 45 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 540 to 1,080 miles and 15 to 30 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £245 to £485 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 320 to 540 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Colva
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Orthodontist in Colva: This page was put together for people in Colva who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Sir Powys and the surrounding area.
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If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Dol-y-cannau, Crowther's Pool, Rhos-gôch, Gladestry, Llanfihangel-nant-Melan, and Yardro.
What local practice data suggests in Colva
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Colva itself. The closest on record are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 21 miles away; Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 30 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 32 miles away.
What official data says about Colva
Colva is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Powys Teaching Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Colva. With just 13.6% of residents under 16, Colva skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Colva, 5.6% of the 1,684 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Sir Powys, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Colva has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 21 miles away. National deprivation data puts Colva close to the Wales median.
A quick look at Colva
Just around 3 km south, Dol-y-cannau is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Colva
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Colva
There's no orthodontist on record in Colva itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is about 13 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Colva — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dentistry. Colva has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.6% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Colva, 5.6% of the 1,684 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Sir Powys, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Colva; the nearest is about 21 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Colva is roughly mid-table for Wales. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Colva. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Colva
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Colva, Sir Powys with surrounding locations. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Dol-y-cannau, Crowther's Pool, Rhos-gôch, Gladestry, Llanfihangel-nant-Melan, and Yardro.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Colva
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Colva often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Colva?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Colva is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 20.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (20.9 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (20.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Colva?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Colva, 0 practices within 10 miles and 0 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 20.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Colva?
The nearest practice to Colva that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 20.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (20.9 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (21.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Colva, Sir Powys?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Colva, Sir Powys?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.