Orthodontic practices near Far Forest
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Far Forest; 5 practices within 10 and 75 practices within 20. The closest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 5.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 5.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 5.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 5.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 6.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 7.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Oak Tree Dental & Implant PracticeStourbridge | 11.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (98 reviews) |
| South Road Dental PracticeStourbridge | 11.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (81 reviews) |
| Blueberry BracesStourbridge | 12.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Far Forest with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourport-on-Severn, 5.5 miles south-east; the next are Kidderminster (5.9 miles east) and Stourbridge (11.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 5.5 miles south-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 5.9 miles east |
| Stourbridge | 14 | 11.7 miles north-east |
| Worcester | 5 | 14.1 miles south-east |
| Bromsgrove | 5 | 14.2 miles east |
| Brierley Hill | 1 | 15.1 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Far Forest
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Worcester Street Dental Practice in Stourbridge (5.0 from 198 reviews), 12.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 12.0 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 5.0 (134 reviews) | 14.5 miles east |
| Dr. Ed Young | Award-winning Invisalign® & Cosmetic DentistStourbridge | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 13.5 miles north-east |
| Holcroft Dental Practice - Dr Ari KapnisisStourbridge | 5.0 (41 reviews) | 12.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Far Forest at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wyre Forest |
| 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 |
| Population | 594 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,421 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 146 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Worcestershire | 404th closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Lacon Childe School — 3.6 miles The Bewdley School — 4.0 miles The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College — 5.4 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 6 miles Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 6 miles Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice, Stourbridge — 12 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 | 5 within 10 miles, 75 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 Far Forest
The nearest practice to Far Forest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 5.5 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 5 practices, and within 20 there are 75.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (5.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Far Forest list clear aligners, the nearest 5.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Far Forest are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 7.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 23 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Far Forest to Mercian House Dental Practice 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 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Far Forest
Worcestershire12 nearby locationsOrthodontic services in Far Forest
Orthodontist in Far Forest: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Far Forest, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Far Forest itself or elsewhere in Worcestershire. Far Forest — a small village with a population of around 594 — is covered on this page specifically.
A quick look at Far Forest
Around 594 people live in Far Forest, which is a small village within Worcestershire. Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Lem Hill, the closest linked location.
Local orthodontic signals in Far Forest
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Far Forest itself. The nearest recorded are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 6 miles away; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 6 miles away; and Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, about 12 miles away.
The local picture in Far Forest
Far Forest — 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 15.2% of Far Forest's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,421 residents in the neighbourhood around Far Forest, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. Far Forest has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Far Forest are The Lacon Childe School (3.6 miles) and The Bewdley School (4.0 miles). Far Forest sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Far Forest is about 23 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Compare nearby areas
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Lem Hill, Beach Hay, Buckeridge, Gorst Hill, Callow Hill, and Bayton Common.
All Orthodontic Options in Far Forest Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Far Forest 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.
Treatment Options in Far Forest — Local Context
Provision in Far Forest varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Far Forest — 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 figures show 15.2% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,421 residents in the neighbourhood around Far Forest, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. People in Far Forest usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Far Forest attend schools such as The Lacon Childe School (3.6 miles) and The Bewdley School (4.0 miles). National deprivation data puts Far Forest close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Far Forest is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 23 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Far Forest itself. The closest on record are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 6 miles away; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 6 miles away; and Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, about 12 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
The Orthodontic Journey in Far Forest
Orthodontic treatment in Far Forest 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Far Forest
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Far Forest
Practices serving Far Forest differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Far Forest 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 15.2% of Far Forest's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,421 residents in the neighbourhood around Far Forest, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. People in Far Forest usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Far Forest attend schools such as The Lacon Childe School (3.6 miles) and The Bewdley School (4.0 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Far Forest is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Far Forest is about 23 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 Far Forest. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Far Forest
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Far Forest, Worcestershire alone. This page links onward to Lem Hill, Beach Hay, Buckeridge, Gorst Hill, Callow Hill, and Bayton Common for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Far Forest
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Far Forest often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Far Forest?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Far Forest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 5.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Mitton Dental Surgery (5.6 miles) and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (5.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Far Forest?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Far Forest, 5 practices within 10 miles and 75 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stourport-on-Severn, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Far Forest?
The nearest practice to Far Forest that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 7.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice (11.7 miles) and South Road Dental Practice (11.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Far Forest, Worcestershire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Far Forest, Worcestershire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.