Orthodontic practices near Eckington
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Eckington; 14 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Evesham Orthodontics, 7.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evesham OrthodonticsEvesham | 7.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| St Peter's Dental PracticeWorcester | 8.1 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (120 reviews) |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 8.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (81 reviews) |
| Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s CleeveBishops Cleeve | 8.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (163 reviews) |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 8.4 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (172 reviews) |
| Ascent Dental Care MalvernGreat Malvern | 8.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (420 reviews) |
| Edwards StephanieGreat Malvern | 8.7 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 9.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (374 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Eckington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Evesham, 7.3 miles east; the next are Worcester (8.1 miles north-west) and Bishops Cleeve (8.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Evesham | 1 | 7.3 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 8.1 miles north-west |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 8.4 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 8.5 miles west |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 11.5 miles south |
| Gloucester | 3 | 14.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Eckington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental (5.0 from 201 reviews), 12.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 12.1 miles south |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 8.4 miles north-west |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 8.1 miles north-west |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 12.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Eckington at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wychavon |
| 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 1,217 |
| Residents under 16 | 10.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,285 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 18.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 151 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Worcestershire | 476th closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Pershore High School — 4.3 miles Hanley Castle High School — 5.0 miles Tewkesbury Academy — 5.1 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Evesham Orthodontics, Evesham — 7 miles St Peter's Dental Practice, Worcester — 8 miles Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve, Bishops Cleeve — 8 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 | 14 within 10 miles, 53 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 4 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 Eckington
From Eckington the nearest practice is Evesham Orthodontics, 7.3 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 14 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve (8.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; the247dentist - Plymouth (8.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Eckington list clear aligners, the nearest 7.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Eckington are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Evesham Orthodontics, 7.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Eckington to Evesham Orthodontics 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Eckington
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Orthodontist in Eckington: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Eckington. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Worcestershire. Eckington — a small village with a population of around 1,217 — is covered on this page specifically.
Eckington at a glance
With a population of roughly 1,217, Eckington is a small village within Worcestershire. Just around 2 km south-west, Strensham is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice signals around Eckington
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Eckington itself. The nearest recorded are Evesham Orthodontics, about 7 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 8 miles away.
Eckington in context
Eckington is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 10.5% of Eckington's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Eckington, 5.4% of the 1,285 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Eckington usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Eckington attend schools such as Pershore High School (4.3 miles) and Hanley Castle High School (5.0 miles). Eckington's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Eckington is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 30 miles away.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Defford, Strensham, Birlingham, Bredon's Norton, Besford, and Westmancote are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
All Orthodontic Options in Eckington Explained
Patients in Eckington have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Eckington
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Eckington
Orthodontic treatment in Eckington 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Eckington
- 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?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Eckington follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Eckington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Eckington
This part of the page places Eckington, Worcestershire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. This page links onward to Defford, Strensham, Birlingham, Bredon's Norton, Besford, and Westmancote for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Eckington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Eckington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Eckington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Eckington is Evesham Orthodontics, about 7.3 miles to the east. The next closest are St Peter's Dental Practice (8.1 miles) and the247dentist - Plymouth (8.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Eckington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Eckington, 14 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Evesham, 7.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Eckington?
The nearest practice to Eckington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Evesham Orthodontics, about 7.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Pittville Lawn Dental & Implant Clinic (11.6 miles) and Cheltenham Spa Dental & Implant Clinic (11.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Eckington, Worcestershire?
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 Eckington, Worcestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.