Orthodontic practices near Frank's Bridge
On our practice register: None within 20 miles of Frank's Bridge. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 26.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 26.3 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 26.4 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 26.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 26.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 26.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 26.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 26.5 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 26.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Frank's Bridge at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Powys |
| NHS dental services | Powys Teaching Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,209 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 | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 21.7% 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 | 10 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 314th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St.Owen Dental Studio, Hereford — 26 miles Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 30 miles Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 33 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 60 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 14 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 Frank's Bridge
Frank's Bridge is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 26.3 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Willows Dentistry (26.4 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 5 of the practices around Frank's Bridge list clear aligners, the nearest 26.4 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 Frank's Bridge are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 26.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Frank's Bridge to St.Owen Dental Studio is roughly 60 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 680 to 1,370 miles and 20 to 40 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £305 to £615 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 410 to 680 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 Frank's Bridge
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Orthodontist in Frank's Bridge: People weighing up braces or aligners in Frank's Bridge can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Sir Powys.
Frank's Bridge in numbers
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Bettws Disserth, the closest linked location.
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The local picture in Frank's Bridge
Officially, Frank's Bridge is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Frank's Bridge sits within Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.1% of Frank's Bridge's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 1,209 residents in Frank's Bridge's census neighbourhood, above the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Frank's Bridge; the nearest is about 26 miles away. Frank's Bridge's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole.
Practice data for Frank's Bridge
There is no orthodontist on our records in Frank's Bridge itself. The nearest we do hold is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 26 miles away. Somewhere closer may exist that we do not yet hold a record for, and an online photo assessment can give you an initial view either way.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Frank's Bridge
Many people in Frank's Bridge delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Frank's Bridge
No orthodontic practice covers Frank's Bridge directly, though mydentist (about 14 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Frank's Bridge — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dentistry. 15.1% of Frank's Bridge's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,209 residents in the neighbourhood around Frank's Bridge, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. Frank's Bridge has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 26 miles away. National deprivation data puts Frank's Bridge close to the Wales median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Frank's Bridge Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Frank's Bridge offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Frank's Bridge — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Frank's Bridge itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is about 14 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Frank's Bridge's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Frank's Bridge falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. Census figures show 15.1% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 1,209 residents in Frank's Bridge's census neighbourhood, above the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. Frank's Bridge has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 26 miles away. Frank's Bridge's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Frank's Bridge. The closest on record is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 26 miles away. Somewhere closer may exist that we do not yet hold a record for, and an online photo assessment can give you an initial view either way. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Frank's Bridge. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Frank's Bridge
This part of the page places Frank's Bridge, Sir Powys in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Bettws Disserth, Hundred House, Llansaintfraed in Elvel, Cregrina, Glascwm, and Llandegley may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Frank's Bridge
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Frank's Bridge often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Frank's Bridge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Frank's Bridge is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 26.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (26.4 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (26.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Frank's Bridge?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Frank's Bridge, 0 practices within 10 miles and 0 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 26.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Frank's Bridge?
The nearest practice to Frank's Bridge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 26.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (26.4 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (26.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Frank's Bridge, Sir Powys?
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 Frank's Bridge, Sir Powys?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.