NHS Treatment in Dinmore at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of 1,777 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 6.3 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Earl Mortimer College — 5.0 miles Weobley High School — 5.1 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.1% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Dinmore
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Dinmore; 9 practices within 10 and 13 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 6.3 miles south. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, 6.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 6.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 6.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 7.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 27.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 29.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 29.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dinmore with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Hereford, 6.3 miles south; the next are Kidderminster (27.2 miles north-east) and Gloucester (29.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 3 | 6.3 miles south |
| Kidderminster | 1 | 27.2 miles north-east |
| Gloucester | 2 | 29.2 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dinmore
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), 6.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 6.6 miles south |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 6.3 miles south |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (167 reviews) | 7.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Dinmore, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 17.9 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford, 6.3 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Dinmore are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
The NHS orthodontic pathway in Dinmore focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. Knowing what the NHS can and cannot provide makes the NHS-versus-private decision clearer.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in Dinmore
On the NHS, one course of treatment runs from fitting right through to retainers, with nothing added along the way.
Private treatment in Dinmore trades cost for speed and choice — around £1,500–£3,500 for metal braces, but starting within weeks and with ceramic, lingual and aligner options on the table.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Dinmore
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS waiting times in Herefordshire are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Provision in Dinmore varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Dinmore falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Census 2021 counts 1,777 residents in the neighbourhood around Dinmore, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Dinmore is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. 15.5% of Dinmore's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Families in Dinmore are served by secondary schools including Earl Mortimer College (5.0 miles) and Weobley High School (5.1 miles). Dinmore's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. People in Dinmore usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Dinmore itself. The nearest we do hold are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 6 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 18 miles away; and St Johns Dental in Worcester, about 22 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
NHS Waiting Times in Dinmore
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Herefordshire vary and can range from 12 to 36 months from referral to treatment starting. For families where timing is important — particularly approaching the optimal treatment age — private orthodontics eliminates the wait entirely and typically begins within a few weeks of consultation.
Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Dinmore
Children's orthodontics in Dinmore covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. The aim is to monitor development and intervene at the right time, not to begin treatment immediately. Early review can prevent more complex problems later and simplify treatment when it does begin.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Dinmore
Space maintainers keep the space from a baby tooth lost too soon from closing up, so neighbouring teeth don't drift into the gap before the adult tooth is ready to come through.
Orthodontic Eligibility in Dinmore
Eligibility for NHS braces is decided by a clinical scoring system, not by appearance alone. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across Herefordshire to decide who receives funded treatment. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in Dinmore.
Eligibility in Dinmore — Local Context
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Herefordshire vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Dinmore
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dinmore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dinmore is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 6.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (6.6 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dinmore?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Dinmore, 9 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 6.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dinmore?
The nearest practice to Dinmore that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 6.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (6.6 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (7.1 miles).
Which towns are close to Dinmore?
Portway, Auberrow, Moreton on Lugg are within easy reach of Dinmore.
Is Dinmore well served by schools?
Dinmore's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data).
What county is Dinmore in?
Dinmore falls within Herefordshire.
Is Dinmore a family area?
Census data puts 15.5% of Dinmore's population at under 16.
What if the NHS wait is too long?
Going private removes the wait entirely, with the same clinical outcomes plus a wider choice of brace type and a more personalised experience — for a higher price than the NHS charge.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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