Orthodontic practices near Docklow
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Docklow; 24 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 10.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 10.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 10.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 11.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 11.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 11.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 11.1 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 11.2 miles south | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 11.2 miles south | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Docklow with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 10.4 miles south; the next are Great Malvern (14.8 miles south-east) and Worcester (17.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 10.4 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 14.8 miles south-east |
| Worcester | 8 | 17.2 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 17.7 miles north-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 19.7 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove | 4 | 25.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Docklow
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Redcliffe Orthodontics in Worcester (5.0 from 172 reviews), 18.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 18.6 miles east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 18.3 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 14.8 miles south-east |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (846 reviews) | 19.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Docklow 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 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,281 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.7% 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 | 19.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 339th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Earl Mortimer College — 4.2 miles Queen Elizabeth High School — 5.4 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 — 10 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 15 miles Ceroplast, Worcester — 17 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, 24 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 Docklow
From Docklow the nearest practice is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 10.4 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. 24 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (19.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (10.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Docklow list clear aligners, the nearest 10.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Docklow are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 10.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 37 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Docklow to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre 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 270 to 540 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £120 to £245 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 270 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Docklow
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Orthodontist in Docklow: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Docklow? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Herefordshire.
Where Docklow sits locally
Heading north for around 2 km brings you to Pudleston, the closest linked location.
Local provider signals in Docklow
There is no orthodontist on our records in Docklow itself. The nearest recorded are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 10 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 15 miles away; and Ceroplast in Worcester, about 17 miles away.
Nearby location pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Pudleston, Brockmanton, Risbury, Humber, Steens Bridge, and Whyle may also help.
The local picture in Docklow
Docklow is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Docklow sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Docklow has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.8% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Docklow, 5.2% of the 1,281 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Docklow usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Docklow attend schools such as Earl Mortimer College (4.2 miles) and Queen Elizabeth High School (5.4 miles). Docklow's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Docklow sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Docklow is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Orthodontic Journey in Docklow
Starting orthodontic treatment in Docklow can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Docklow
What's available in Docklow depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Docklow — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Docklow has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.8% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Docklow, 5.2% of the 1,281 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Docklow usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Docklow attend schools such as Earl Mortimer College (4.2 miles) and Queen Elizabeth High School (5.4 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Docklow's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Docklow close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Docklow is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 37 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Docklow
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Docklow has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Docklow
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Docklow. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Docklow
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Docklow, Herefordshire, these local links help you keep browsing. If you're still deciding, related pages for Pudleston, Brockmanton, Risbury, Humber, Steens Bridge, and Whyle may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Docklow
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Docklow often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Docklow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Docklow is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 10.4 miles to the south. The next closest are The Dentist @ Tupsley (10.9 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (11.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Docklow?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Docklow, 0 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 10.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Docklow?
The nearest practice to Docklow that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 10.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (11.0 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (11.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Docklow, 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 Docklow, Herefordshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.