Orthodontic practices near Combe Moor
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Combe Moor; 9 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 16.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 16.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 16.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 16.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 16.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 16.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 16.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 16.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 17.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Combe Moor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 16.7 miles south-east; the next are Great Malvern (27.4 miles east) and Stourport-on-Severn (28.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 16.7 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 27.4 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 28.0 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 1 | 29.4 miles east |
| Shrewsbury | 1 | 29.4 miles north |
| Worcester | 3 | 29.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Combe Moor
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), 16.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 16.7 miles south-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 17.2 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 16.7 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 16.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Combe Moor 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 | 13.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,480 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 | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 20.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 466th 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 — 4.9 miles Lady Hawkins' School — 6.0 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 | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 17 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 27 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 28 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 — 8 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 Combe Moor
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Combe Moor; the nearest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 16.7 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.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (29.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (16.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 7 of the practices around Combe Moor list clear aligners, the nearest 16.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Combe Moor 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, 16.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Combe Moor 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 430 to 870 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £195 to £390 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 260 to 430 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Combe Moor
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Orthodontist in Combe Moor: Before booking anything in Combe Moor, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Herefordshire.
The local picture in Combe Moor
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Combe Moor sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.1% of Combe Moor's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,480 residents in the neighbourhood around Combe Moor, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Combe Moor has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 17 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Combe Moor attend schools such as Wigmore School (4.9 miles) and Lady Hawkins' School (6.0 miles). Combe Moor's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Combe Moor sits close to the England average for deprivation.
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Local orthodontic signals in Combe Moor
There is no orthodontist on our records in Combe Moor itself. The closest on record are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 17 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 27 miles away; and Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 28 miles away.
Local snapshot of Combe Moor
The nearest other location we cover is Byton, around 1 km to the north-east.
The Orthodontic Journey in Combe Moor
Many people in Combe Moor delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Combe Moor — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Combe Moor
Patients in Combe Moor have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Combe Moor — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Combe Moor directly, though mydentist (about 8 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. ONS classifies Combe Moor as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Combe Moor sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.1% of Combe Moor's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,480 residents in Combe Moor's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Combe Moor; the nearest is about 17 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Combe Moor are served by secondary schools including Wigmore School (4.9 miles) and Lady Hawkins' School (6.0 miles). Combe Moor's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Combe Moor close to the England median. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Combe Moor. The closest on record are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 17 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 27 miles away; and Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 28 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 Combe Moor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Combe Moor
This part of the page places Combe Moor, Herefordshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Related nearby location pages such as Byton, Lower Kinsham, Horseway Head, Nokelane Head, Staunton, and Limebrook can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Combe Moor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Combe Moor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Combe Moor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Combe Moor is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 16.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (16.7 miles) and St.Owen Dental Studio (16.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Combe Moor?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Combe Moor, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 16.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Combe Moor?
The nearest practice to Combe Moor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 16.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (16.7 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (17.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Combe Moor, Herefordshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Combe Moor, Herefordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.