Orthodontic practices near Cusop
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Cusop; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 16.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 16.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 16.7 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 16.8 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 16.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 17.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 17.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 17.0 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 17.5 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 Cusop with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 16.7 miles east; the next are Merthyr Tydfil (24.2 miles south-west) and Monmouth (24.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 16.7 miles east |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 24.2 miles south-west |
| Monmouth | 1 | 24.8 miles south-east |
| Pontypool | 1 | 26.6 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 28.0 miles south |
| Blackwood | 1 | 28.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cusop
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), 16.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 16.8 miles east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 17.7 miles east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 17.5 miles east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 17.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cusop 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 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,525 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 23 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% 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 | 7.2% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 39 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 | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 17 miles Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 24 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 25 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 |
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 Cusop
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Cusop; the nearest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic 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.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lodge Dental (26.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (16.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Cusop list clear aligners, the nearest 16.7 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 Cusop are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 16.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cusop to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic 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 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cusop
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Orthodontist in Cusop: This page was put together for people in Cusop who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is relevant to searches focused on both Cusop and the wider Herefordshire area.
Where Cusop sits locally
Hay-on-Wye is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of Cusop.
Useful local orthodontic context for Cusop
There is no orthodontist on our records in Cusop itself. The closest on record are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 17 miles away; Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 24 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 25 miles away.
Cusop in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Cusop sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Cusop's under-16 share sits at 16.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,525 residents in the neighbourhood around Cusop, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Cusop; the nearest is about 17 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Cusop's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Cusop close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cusop is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 39 miles away.
Nearby location pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Hay-on-Wye, Hay, Y Gelli Gandryll, Clifford, Bronydd, and Priory Wood.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Cusop
Orthodontic treatment in Cusop is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cusop
Provision in Cusop varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. ONS classifies Cusop as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Cusop falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.1% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,525 residents in Cusop's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Cusop; the nearest is about 17 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Cusop's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Cusop's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cusop is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 39 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Cusop
Patients in Cusop have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Cusop
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Cusop — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cusop. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cusop
These links help widen your research beyond Cusop, Herefordshire if you're open to travelling a little further. If you're still deciding, related pages for Hay-on-Wye, Hay, Y Gelli Gandryll, Clifford, Bronydd, and Priory Wood may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cusop
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cusop often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cusop?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cusop is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 16.7 miles to the east. The next closest are St.Owen Dental Studio (16.7 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (16.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cusop?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cusop, 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 Cusop?
The nearest practice to Cusop that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 16.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (16.8 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (17.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cusop, 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 Cusop, Herefordshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.