Orthodontic practices near Elmdale
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Elmdale; 2 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 9.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 9.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 10.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 10.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 10.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 10.3 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 10.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 10.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 10.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Elmdale with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 9.7 miles north-east; the next are Monmouth (12.2 miles south-east) and Pontypool (18.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 9.7 miles north-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 12.2 miles south-east |
| Pontypool | 1 | 18.8 miles south |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 20.8 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 22.7 miles south-west |
| Chepstow | 1 | 23.0 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 Elmdale
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Lodge Dental in Pontypool (5.0 from 89 reviews), 18.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 18.8 miles south |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 10.2 miles north-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 10.8 miles north-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 11.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Elmdale 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 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,427 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 | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 320th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingstone High School — 5.1 miles The Steiner Academy Hereford — 5.6 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 | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 10 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 12 miles Lodge Dental, Pontypool — 19 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 11 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 Elmdale
The nearest practice to Elmdale is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 9.7 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lodge Dental (18.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (10.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Elmdale list clear aligners, the nearest 9.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Elmdale are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 9.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Elmdale to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 20 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 250 to 500 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £225 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Elmdale
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Local snapshot of Elmdale
The nearest other location we cover is Callowside, under 1 km to the north.
Area profile for Elmdale
Elmdale's ONS geography type is 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 Elmdale. Census figures show 16.4% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,427 residents in the neighbourhood around Elmdale, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Elmdale usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Elmdale attend schools such as Kingstone High School (5.1 miles) and The Steiner Academy Hereford (5.6 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Elmdale's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Elmdale is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Elmdale is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 33 miles away.
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You can continue browsing related location pages including Callowside, Ewyas Harold, Pontrilas, Llangua, Monmouth Cap, and Howton if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Practice data for Elmdale
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Elmdale. The nearest recorded are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 10 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 12 miles away; and Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 19 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Elmdale
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Elmdale helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Elmdale — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Elmdale Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Elmdale can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
How to Choose in Elmdale
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Elmdale practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Elmdale. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Elmdale
This section helps connect Elmdale, Herefordshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. For a broader comparison, pages for Callowside, Ewyas Harold, Pontrilas, Llangua, Monmouth Cap, and Howton follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Elmdale
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Elmdale often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Elmdale?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Elmdale is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 9.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are St.Owen Dental Studio (10.0 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (10.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Elmdale?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Elmdale, 2 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 9.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Elmdale?
The nearest practice to Elmdale that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 9.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (10.2 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (11.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Elmdale, 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 Elmdale, Herefordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.