Orthodontic practices near Frith Common
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Frith Common; 3 practices within 10 and 42 practices within 20. The closest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 7.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 7.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 7.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 9.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 10.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 10.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| CeroplastWorcester | 13.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Dental Care Worcester CityWorcester | 13.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (65 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care ClinicWorcester | 13.2 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 Frith Common with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourport-on-Severn, 7.8 miles east; the next are Kidderminster (9.2 miles north-east) and Worcester (13.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 7.8 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 9.2 miles north-east |
| Worcester | 8 | 13.1 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 14.8 miles south-east |
| Stourbridge | 12 | 15.8 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove | 1 | 16.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Frith Common
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) | 14.5 miles south-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 14.6 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 15.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Frith Common 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 | 484th 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 — 4.3 miles Tenbury High Ormiston Academy — 5.9 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 — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 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 Frith Common
From Frith Common the nearest practice is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 7.8 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 42.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (9.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Frith Common list clear aligners, the nearest 9.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Frith Common are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 10.6 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 Frith Common to Mercian House Dental Practice is roughly 15 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 200 to 410 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 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 Frith Common
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Orthodontist in Frith Common: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Frith Common? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Worcestershire and the surrounding area.
Frith Common at a glance
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Footrid, the closest linked location.
Frith Common in context
Frith Common's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Frith Common falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. 15.4% of Frith Common's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,294 residents in the neighbourhood around Frith Common, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Frith Common; the nearest is about 8 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Frith Common are served by secondary schools including The Lacon Childe School (4.3 miles) and Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (5.9 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Frith Common is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Frith Common is about 26 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Footrid, Lindridge, Mamble, Hanley William, Menithwood, and Broombank.
Useful local orthodontic context for Frith Common
There is no orthodontist on our records in Frith Common 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 13 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Frith Common
Starting orthodontic treatment in Frith Common can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Frith Common
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Frith Common — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Frith Common
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Frith Common can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
How to Choose in Frith Common
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 Frith Common practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Frith Common. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Frith Common
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Frequently Asked Questions in Frith Common
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Frith Common often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Frith Common?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Frith Common is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 7.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Mitton Dental Surgery (7.9 miles) and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (9.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Frith Common?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Frith Common, 3 practices within 10 miles and 42 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stourport-on-Severn, 7.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Frith Common?
The nearest practice to Frith Common that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 10.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice (15.8 miles) and South Road Dental Practice (15.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Frith Common, 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 Frith Common, Worcestershire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.