Orthodontic practices near Footrid
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Footrid; 3 practices within 10 and 42 practices within 20. The closest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 8.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 8.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 8.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 9.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 10.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 10.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| CeroplastWorcester | 13.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Dental Care Worcester CityWorcester | 13.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (65 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care ClinicWorcester | 14.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Footrid with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourport-on-Severn, 8.1 miles east; the next are Kidderminster (9.4 miles east) and Worcester (13.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 8.1 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 9.4 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 13.9 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 15.6 miles south-east |
| Stourbridge | 13 | 15.7 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 Footrid
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), 16.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 16.0 miles north-east |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 15.3 miles south-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 15.4 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 16.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Footrid 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,294 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 54 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Worcestershire | 488th closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Lacon Childe School — 3.5 miles Tenbury High Ormiston Academy — 5.7 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 8 miles Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 9 miles Ceroplast, Worcester — 14 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 | 3 within 10 miles, 42 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 Footrid
The nearest practice to Footrid is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 8.1 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 42.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (9.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 12 of the practices around Footrid list clear aligners, the nearest 9.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Footrid are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 10.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Footrid to Mercian House Dental Practice 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 210 to 420 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £190 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Footrid
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Orthodontist in Footrid: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Footrid understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Worcestershire.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Frith Common, Lindridge, Mamble, Broombank, Hanley William, and Bayton.
Local treatment availability around Footrid
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Footrid itself. The closest on record are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 8 miles away; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 9 miles away; and Ceroplast in Worcester, about 14 miles away.
Facts about Footrid
Just around 1 km north-east, Mamble is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Footrid in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Footrid sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.4% of Footrid's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Footrid, 6.3% of the 2,294 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Worcestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Footrid has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 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 Footrid attend schools such as The Lacon Childe School (3.5 miles) and Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (5.7 miles). Footrid's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Footrid is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Orthodontic Journey in Footrid
Starting orthodontic treatment in Footrid 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Footrid follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Footrid
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Footrid can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Footrid
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Footrid — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Footrid. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Footrid
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Footrid, Worcestershire within a broader nearby area. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Frith Common, Lindridge, Mamble, Broombank, Hanley William, and Bayton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Footrid
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Footrid often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Footrid?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Footrid is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 8.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Mitton Dental Surgery (8.2 miles) and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (9.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Footrid?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Footrid, 3 practices within 10 miles and 42 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stourport-on-Severn, 8.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Footrid?
The nearest practice to Footrid that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 10.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice (15.7 miles) and South Road Dental Practice (15.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Footrid, Worcestershire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Footrid, Worcestershire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.