Orthodontic practices near Dorstone
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Dorstone; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 12.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 12.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 12.0 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 12.2 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 12.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 12.3 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 12.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 12.3 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 12.8 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 Dorstone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 12.0 miles east; the next are Monmouth (21.9 miles south-east) and Pontypool (26.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 12.0 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 21.9 miles south-east |
| Pontypool | 1 | 26.3 miles south |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 26.8 miles south-west |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 28.4 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 28.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dorstone
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), 12.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 12.2 miles east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 13.0 miles east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 12.8 miles east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 12.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dorstone 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 |
| Population | 401 |
| 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 | 378th 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 — 40 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Fairfield High School — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 607 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 Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 12 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 22 miles Lodge Dental, Pontypool — 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 Dorstone
The nearest practice to Dorstone is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 12 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Dental (26.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (12.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Dorstone list clear aligners, the nearest 12 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 Dorstone are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 12 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 40 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Dorstone to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic 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 310 to 620 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £140 to £280 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 310 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 Dorstone
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Orthodontist in Dorstone: People weighing up braces or aligners in Dorstone can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Dorstone itself or elsewhere in Herefordshire. Dorstone — a small village with a population of around 401 — is covered on this page specifically.
A quick look at Dorstone
With a population of roughly 401, Dorstone is a small village within Herefordshire. The nearest other location we cover is Snodhill, around 1 km to the south.
Local orthodontic signals in Dorstone
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Dorstone. The nearest recorded are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 12 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 22 miles away; and Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 26 miles away.
The local picture in Dorstone
Dorstone 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. Dorstone's under-16 share sits at 16.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Dorstone, 7.2% of the 1,525 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Dorstone usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Dorstone are Fairfield High School (2.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Dorstone's Local Authority. Dorstone's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Dorstone is about 40 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
More local pages to browse
Nearby location pages including Snodhill, Common Bach, Bredwardine, Scotland Bank, The Bage, and Merbach can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Dorstone
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Dorstone has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Dorstone
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Dorstone — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Dorstone
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Dorstone helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Dorstone
Not every practice near Dorstone offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Dorstone sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.1% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,525 residents in the neighbourhood around Dorstone, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Dorstone usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Dorstone are Fairfield High School (2.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Dorstone's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Dorstone is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Dorstone is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 40 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dorstone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dorstone
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Dorstone, Herefordshire within a broader nearby area. You can also browse nearby location pages including Snodhill, Common Bach, Bredwardine, Scotland Bank, The Bage, and Merbach.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Dorstone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dorstone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dorstone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dorstone is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 12.0 miles to the east. The next closest are St.Owen Dental Studio (12.0 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (12.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dorstone?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Dorstone, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 12.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dorstone?
The nearest practice to Dorstone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 12.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (12.2 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (12.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dorstone, Herefordshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Dorstone, Herefordshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.