Orthodontic practices near Glewstone
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Glewstone; 1 practice within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 6.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 6.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 10.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 11.1 miles north | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 11.1 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 11.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 11.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 11.2 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 11.2 miles north | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Glewstone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 6.8 miles south-west; the next are Hereford (10.9 miles north) and Quedgeley (16.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 6.8 miles south-west |
| Hereford | 9 | 10.9 miles north |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 16.1 miles east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 16.8 miles east |
| Chepstow | 1 | 17.9 miles south |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 18.4 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 Glewstone
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), 18.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 18.6 miles south-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 17.9 miles south |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 17.2 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 19.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Glewstone 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,804 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 39 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 182nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy — 3.1 miles |
| 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 Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 7 miles St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 11 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 16 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 24 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 2 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 Glewstone
From Glewstone the nearest practice is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 6.8 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 24.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (17.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (11.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Glewstone list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Glewstone are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 10.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Glewstone to The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre 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 180 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Glewstone
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Orthodontist in Glewstone: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Glewstone? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Herefordshire.
Where Glewstone sits locally
Pencraig is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Glewstone.
Compare nearby areas
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Pencraig, Peterstow, Weirend, Winter's Cross, Hom Green, and Upper Grove Common.
Area profile for Glewstone
Officially, Glewstone is categorised 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 Glewstone. Glewstone's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Glewstone, 7.6% of the 1,804 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Glewstone has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Glewstone are served by secondary schools including John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (3.1 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Glewstone's Local Authority. Glewstone sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Glewstone is about 30 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Local orthodontic signals in Glewstone
There is no orthodontist on our records in Glewstone itself. The nearest recorded are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 7 miles away; St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 11 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Glewstone
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Glewstone has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Glewstone
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Glewstone
Many people in Glewstone delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Glewstone
- 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 Glewstone
There's no orthodontist on record in Glewstone itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 2 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Glewstone sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 1,804 residents in Glewstone's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Glewstone; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Glewstone attend schools such as John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (3.1 miles). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Glewstone's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Glewstone's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Glewstone is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Glewstone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Glewstone
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Glewstone, Herefordshire within a broader nearby area. You can keep exploring with related pages for Pencraig, Peterstow, Weirend, Winter's Cross, Hom Green, and Upper Grove Common.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Glewstone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Glewstone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Glewstone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Glewstone is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 6.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (10.9 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (11.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Glewstone?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Glewstone, 1 practice within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Monmouth, 6.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Glewstone?
The nearest practice to Glewstone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 10.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (11.3 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (11.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Glewstone, Herefordshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Glewstone, Herefordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.