Orthodontic practices near Earls Croome
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Earls Croome; 13 practices within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is Ascent Dental Care Malvern in Great Malvern, 5.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent Dental Care MalvernGreat Malvern | 5.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (420 reviews) |
| Edwards StephanieGreat Malvern | 5.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 6.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (62 reviews) |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 6.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (374 reviews) |
| St Peter's Dental PracticeWorcester | 7.0 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (120 reviews) |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 7.0 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (81 reviews) |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 7.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (172 reviews) |
| St Johns DentalWorcester | 8.2 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 Earls Croome with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Malvern, 5.3 miles north-west; the next are Worcester (7.0 miles north) and Bishops Cleeve (9.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Malvern | 4 | 5.3 miles north-west |
| Worcester | 8 | 7.0 miles north |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 9.8 miles south-east |
| Evesham | 1 | 10.7 miles east |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 12.4 miles south |
| Gloucester | 3 | 13.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Earls Croome
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental (5.0 from 201 reviews), 13.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 13.3 miles south-east |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 7.6 miles north |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 7.0 miles north |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 12.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Earls Croome 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% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,887 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 20.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 101 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Worcestershire | 388th closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hanley Castle High School — 1.6 miles The Chase — 5.2 miles Tewkesbury Academy — 5.9 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 — 5 miles St Peter's Dental Practice, Worcester — 7 miles Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve, Bishops Cleeve — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 13 within 10 miles, 48 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | WR8 |
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 Earls Croome
From Earls Croome the nearest practice is Ascent Dental Care Malvern in Great Malvern, 5.3 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. Within 10 miles there are 13 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 (9.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Buckingham House Dental Surgery (6.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Earls Croome list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Earls Croome are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Evesham Orthodontics, 10.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Earls Croome to Ascent Dental Care Malvern is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Earls Croome
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Orthodontist in Earls Croome: Before booking anything in Earls Croome, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Worcestershire and the surrounding area.
What local practice data suggests in Earls Croome
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Earls Croome. The closest on record are Ascent Dental Care Malvern in Great Malvern, about 5 miles away; St Peter's Dental Practice in Worcester, about 7 miles away; and Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve in Bishops Cleeve, about 10 miles away.
Local context for Earls Croome
Heading south-east for around 1 km brings you to The Grove, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
You can also compare treatment pages for The Grove, Saxon's Lode, Baughton, Upton upon Severn, Hanley Castle, and Hill Croome if you are weighing up more than one location.
Earls Croome in context
ONS classifies Earls Croome as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. With just 13% of residents under 16, Earls Croome skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,887 residents in Earls Croome's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Earls Croome; the nearest is about 5 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Earls Croome are Hanley Castle High School (1.6 miles) and The Chase (5.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Earls Croome's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Earls Croome is about 31 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
The Orthodontic Journey in Earls Croome
Orthodontic treatment in Earls Croome is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Earls Croome
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Earls Croome
Provision in Earls Croome varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Earls Croome is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Earls Croome has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,887 residents in Earls Croome's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. People in Earls Croome usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Earls Croome attend schools such as Hanley Castle High School (1.6 miles) and The Chase (5.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Earls Croome sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Earls Croome is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 31 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Earls Croome
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Earls Croome has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Earls Croome
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Earls Croome. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Earls Croome
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Earls Croome, Worcestershire alone. Nearby pages covering The Grove, Saxon's Lode, Baughton, Upton upon Severn, Hanley Castle, and Hill Croome may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Earls Croome
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Earls Croome often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Earls Croome?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Earls Croome is Ascent Dental Care Malvern in Great Malvern, about 5.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Edwards Stephanie (5.7 miles) and Buckingham House Dental Surgery (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Earls Croome?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Earls Croome, 13 practices within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Malvern, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Earls Croome?
The nearest practice to Earls Croome that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Evesham Orthodontics, about 10.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Pittville Lawn Dental & Implant Clinic (12.7 miles) and Cheltenham Spa Dental & Implant Clinic (12.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Earls Croome, 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 Earls Croome, Worcestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.