Orthodontic practices near Foy
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Foy; 9 practices within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 8.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 8.6 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 8.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 8.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 8.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 9.0 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 9.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 9.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 9.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Foy with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 8.6 miles north-west; the next are Monmouth (10.8 miles south-west) and Gloucester (15.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 8.6 miles north-west |
| Monmouth | 1 | 10.8 miles south-west |
| Gloucester | 8 | 15.6 miles east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 15.7 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 15.9 miles north-east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 19.0 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 Foy
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse (5.0 from 303 reviews), 19.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 19.3 miles south-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 16.1 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 15.9 miles north-east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 19.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Foy 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 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,783 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 36 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 271st closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,274 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | The Dentist @ Tupsley, Hereford — 9 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 11 miles ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — 16 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 | 9 within 10 miles, 26 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 3 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 Foy
From Foy the nearest practice is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 8.6 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 26.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (16 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (8.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Foy list clear aligners, the nearest 8.6 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Foy are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 8.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Foy to The Dentist @ Tupsley 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 220 to 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Foy
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Orthodontist in Foy: This page was put together for people in Foy who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is relevant to searches focused on both Foy and the wider Herefordshire area.
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Related pages for Hill of Eaton, Brampton Abbotts, Fawley Chapel, How Caple, Baysham, and Bridstow are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Local orthodontic signals in Foy
There is no orthodontist on our records in Foy itself. The closest on record are The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 9 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 11 miles away; and ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 16 miles away.
Foy in context
Foy 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 only 13.7% of Foy's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,783 residents in Foy's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Foy has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Foy attend schools such as John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (1.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Foy's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Foy sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Foy is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About Foy
Hill of Eaton is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Foy.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Foy
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Foy helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Foy
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Foy runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Foy Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Foy has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Treatment Options in Foy — Local Context
Foy has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 3 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Foy is classified as 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 Foy. Foy's under-16 share, 13.7%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Foy, 5.3% of the 1,783 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Foy; the nearest is about 9 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 Foy are John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (1.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Foy's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Foy is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Foy is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 34 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Foy. The nearest we do hold are The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 9 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 11 miles away; and ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 16 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Foy. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Foy
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Foy, Herefordshire, these local links help you keep browsing. You can also browse nearby location pages including Hill of Eaton, Brampton Abbotts, Fawley Chapel, How Caple, Baysham, and Bridstow.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Foy
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Foy often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Foy?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Foy is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 8.6 miles to the north-west. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (8.8 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (8.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Foy?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Foy, 9 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 8.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Foy?
The nearest practice to Foy that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 8.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (9.1 miles) and Willows Dentistry (9.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Foy, Herefordshire?
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 Foy, Herefordshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.