Orthodontic practices near Dilwyn
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Dilwyn; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 11.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 11.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 11.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 11.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 11.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 11.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 11.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 11.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 11.4 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 Dilwyn with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 11.1 miles south-east; the next are Great Malvern (23.2 miles east) and Worcester (26.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 11.1 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 23.2 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 26.4 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 26.6 miles north-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 27.0 miles south |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 28.4 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 Dilwyn
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), 11.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 11.1 miles south-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 11.6 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 11.1 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 11.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dilwyn 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 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,474 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 20.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 37 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 | 354th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weobley High School — 2.4 miles Earl Mortimer College — 5.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 533 pupils (DfE) |
| 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.Owen Dental Studio, Hereford — 11 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 23 miles St Johns Dental, Worcester — 26 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, 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 Dilwyn
From Dilwyn the nearest practice is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 11.1 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. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (28.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (11.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Dilwyn list clear aligners, the nearest 11.1 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 Dilwyn 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, 11.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Dilwyn to St.Owen Dental Studio 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 290 to 580 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £260 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dilwyn
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Orthodontist in Dilwyn: This page was put together for people in Dilwyn who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Herefordshire.
What official data says about Dilwyn
Dilwyn is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Dilwyn's under-16 share sits at 14.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Dilwyn, 6.1% of the 1,474 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Dilwyn has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Dilwyn are served by secondary schools including Weobley High School (2.4 miles) and Earl Mortimer College (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Dilwyn's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Dilwyn is roughly mid-table for England.
Practice signals around Dilwyn
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Dilwyn. The closest on record are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 11 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 23 miles away; and St Johns Dental in Worcester, about 26 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Haven, Stockingfield, Headland, Lower Hardwick, Upper Hardwick, and Eardisland.
Dilwyn at a glance
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Haven, the closest linked location.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Dilwyn
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Dilwyn 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 Dilwyn follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Dilwyn
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Dilwyn can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Dilwyn — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Dilwyn vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Dilwyn is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Dilwyn's under-16 share sits at 14.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Dilwyn, 6.1% of the 1,474 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 Dilwyn; the nearest is about 11 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Dilwyn are served by secondary schools including Weobley High School (2.4 miles) and Earl Mortimer College (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Dilwyn's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Dilwyn's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Dilwyn. The nearest recorded are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 11 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 23 miles away; and St Johns Dental in Worcester, about 26 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 Dilwyn. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dilwyn
This section helps connect Dilwyn, Herefordshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Other local pages worth browsing include Haven, Stockingfield, Headland, Lower Hardwick, Upper Hardwick, and Eardisland.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dilwyn
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dilwyn often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dilwyn?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dilwyn is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 11.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (11.1 miles) and Willows Dentistry (11.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dilwyn?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Dilwyn, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 11.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dilwyn?
The nearest practice to Dilwyn that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 11.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (11.1 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (11.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dilwyn, 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 Dilwyn, Herefordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.