Orthodontic practices near Durlow Common
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Durlow Common; 9 practices within 10 and 31 practices within 20. The closest is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 6.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 6.6 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 6.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 7.3 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 7.3 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 7.3 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 7.4 miles west | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 7.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 7.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Durlow Common with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 6.6 miles west; the next are Great Malvern (10.1 miles north-east) and Worcester (16.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 6.6 miles west |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 10.1 miles north-east |
| Worcester | 8 | 16.0 miles north-east |
| Gloucester | 7 | 17.7 miles south-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 18.0 miles south-west |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 19.0 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 Durlow Common
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), 16.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 16.9 miles north-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 16.2 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 18.2 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 10.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Durlow Common 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 | 16.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,327 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 51 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 174th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Mary's RC High School — 5.1 miles John Masefield High School — 5.1 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 | The Dentist @ Tupsley, Hereford — 7 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 10 miles St Johns Dental, Worcester — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 31 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 Durlow Common
The nearest practice to Durlow Common is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 6.6 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. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 31.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (18 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (6.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Durlow Common list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 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 Durlow Common 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, 6.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Durlow Common to The Dentist @ Tupsley is roughly 15 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Durlow Common
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Orthodontist in Durlow Common: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Durlow Common. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Herefordshire.
Local snapshot of Durlow Common
The nearest other location we cover is Tarrington, around 2 km to the north-west.
Area profile for Durlow Common
Durlow Common 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. Census data puts 16.5% of Durlow Common's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,327 residents in Durlow Common's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Durlow Common has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Durlow Common are St Mary's RC High School (5.1 miles) and John Masefield High School (5.1 miles). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Durlow Common's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Durlow Common close to the England median.
Local orthodontic signals in Durlow Common
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Durlow Common itself. The nearest we do hold are The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 7 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 10 miles away; and St Johns Dental in Worcester, about 16 miles away.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Woolhope Cockshoot, Tarrington, Ashperton, Winslow Mill, Putley, and Pixley are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Durlow Common
Patients in Durlow Common have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Durlow Common — Local Context
Not every practice near Durlow Common offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Durlow Common — 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. Census data puts 16.5% of Durlow Common's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,327 residents in Durlow Common's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Durlow Common; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Durlow Common are served by secondary schools including St Mary's RC High School (5.1 miles) and John Masefield High School (5.1 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Durlow Common's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Durlow Common close to the England median. There is no orthodontist on our records in Durlow Common itself. The nearest we do hold are The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 7 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 10 miles away; and St Johns Dental in Worcester, about 16 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Durlow Common
Starting orthodontic treatment in Durlow Common can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Durlow Common
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Durlow Common — comparing a couple is worthwhile. ONS classifies Durlow Common as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Durlow Common. 16.5% of Durlow Common's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,327 residents in the neighbourhood around Durlow Common, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Durlow Common has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Durlow Common are St Mary's RC High School (5.1 miles) and John Masefield High School (5.1 miles). Durlow Common's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Durlow Common sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Durlow Common. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Durlow Common
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Durlow Common, Herefordshire within a broader nearby area. Related nearby location pages such as Woolhope Cockshoot, Tarrington, Ashperton, Winslow Mill, Putley, and Pixley can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Durlow Common
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Durlow Common often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Durlow Common?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Durlow Common is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 6.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (6.8 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (7.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Durlow Common?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Durlow Common, 9 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Durlow Common?
The nearest practice to Durlow Common that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 6.8 miles to the west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (7.4 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (7.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Durlow Common, 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 Durlow Common, Herefordshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.