Orthodontic practices near Duckswich
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Duckswich, 12 practices within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is Ascent Dental Care Malvern in Great Malvern, 4.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent Dental Care MalvernGreat Malvern | 4.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (420 reviews) |
| Edwards StephanieGreat Malvern | 4.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (62 reviews) |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 5.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (374 reviews) |
| St Peter's Dental PracticeWorcester | 7.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (120 reviews) |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 7.9 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (81 reviews) |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 8.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (172 reviews) |
| St Johns DentalWorcester | 8.7 miles north | – | – | – | 3.8 (54 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Duckswich with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Malvern, 4.2 miles north-west; the next are Worcester (7.9 miles north) and Bishops Cleeve (10.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Malvern | 4 | 4.2 miles north-west |
| Worcester | 8 | 7.9 miles north |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 10.7 miles south-east |
| Cheltenham | 10 | 12.7 miles south-east |
| Evesham | 1 | 12.9 miles east |
| Gloucester | 6 | 13.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Duckswich
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), 8.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 8.6 miles north |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 7.9 miles north |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 13.4 miles south-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 13.6 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Duckswich at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Malvern Hills |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,688 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 75 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Worcestershire | 319th closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hanley Castle High School — 1.3 miles The Chase — 3.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,142 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ascent Dental Care Malvern, Great Malvern — 4 miles St Peter's Dental Practice, Worcester — 8 miles Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve, Bishops Cleeve — 11 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 48 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 Duckswich
Duckswich is 4.2 miles from Ascent Dental Care Malvern in Great Malvern, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 48.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve (10.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Buckingham House Dental Surgery (5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Duckswich list clear aligners, the nearest 5 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 Duckswich are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Evesham Orthodontics, 12.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 33 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Duckswich
Worcestershire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Duckswich
Orthodontist in Duckswich: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Duckswich? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Duckswich or another part of Worcestershire.
More local pages to browse
You can also compare treatment pages for The Hook, Lower Hook, Tunnel Hill, Brotheridge Green, Gilvers Lane, and Newbridge Green if you are weighing up more than one location.
Practice data for Duckswich
There is no orthodontist on our records in Duckswich itself. The nearest we do hold are Ascent Dental Care Malvern in Great Malvern, about 4 miles away; St Peter's Dental Practice in Worcester, about 8 miles away; and Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve in Bishops Cleeve, about 11 miles away.
Local context for Duckswich
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to The Hook, the closest linked location.
Duckswich in context
Officially, Duckswich is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Duckswich falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.8% of Duckswich's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Duckswich, 6.9% of the 1,688 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Worcestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Duckswich is better served than 52% of towns in England. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Duckswich attend schools such as Hanley Castle High School (1.3 miles) and The Chase (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Duckswich sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Duckswich is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
All Orthodontic Options in Duckswich Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Duckswich has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Duckswich
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Duckswich
Orthodontic treatment in Duckswich 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Duckswich
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Duckswich — comparing a couple is worthwhile. By ONS classification, Duckswich falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Duckswich. Duckswich's under-16 share, 13.8%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,688 residents in the neighbourhood around Duckswich, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. Duckswich has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Duckswich are Hanley Castle High School (1.3 miles) and The Chase (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Duckswich's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Duckswich is about 33 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Duckswich. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Duckswich
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Duckswich, Worcestershire within a broader nearby area. If you're still deciding, related pages for The Hook, Lower Hook, Tunnel Hill, Brotheridge Green, Gilvers Lane, and Newbridge Green may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Duckswich
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Duckswich often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Duckswich?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Duckswich is Ascent Dental Care Malvern in Great Malvern, about 4.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Edwards Stephanie (4.8 miles) and Buckingham House Dental Surgery (5.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Duckswich?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Duckswich, 12 practices within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Duckswich?
The nearest practice to Duckswich that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Evesham Orthodontics, about 12.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care (13.2 miles) and Cheltenham Spa Dental & Implant Clinic (13.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Duckswich, Worcestershire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Duckswich, Worcestershire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.