Orthodontic practices near Goodrich
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Goodrich; 1 practice within 10 and 28 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 5.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 5.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 13.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 13.3 miles north | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 13.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 13.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 13.4 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 13.4 miles north | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 13.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Goodrich with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 5.5 miles south-west; the next are Hereford (13.1 miles north) and Quedgeley (14.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 5.5 miles south-west |
| Hereford | 9 | 13.1 miles north |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 14.8 miles east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 15.8 miles east |
| Chepstow | 1 | 15.9 miles south |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 16.6 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 Goodrich
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), 16.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 16.8 miles south-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 15.9 miles south |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 16.2 miles east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 16.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Goodrich 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 | 1,587 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 21.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 81 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 132nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy — 4.1 miles Five Acres High School — 4.3 miles Dene Magna and Sixth Form — 5.8 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 — 6 miles St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 13 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 28 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 Goodrich
From Goodrich the nearest practice is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 5.5 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 28.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (16.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (13.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Goodrich list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 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 Goodrich are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 13.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Goodrich to The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre is roughly 10 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 140 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Goodrich
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Orthodontist in Goodrich: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Goodrich understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Goodrich itself or elsewhere in Herefordshire.
What local practice data suggests in Goodrich
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Goodrich. The closest on record are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 6 miles away; St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 13 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 15 miles away.
Goodrich in numbers
Kerne Bridge is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Goodrich.
What official data says about Goodrich
Goodrich 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. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, Goodrich skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,587 residents in the neighbourhood around Goodrich, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Goodrich usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Goodrich are John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (4.1 miles) and Five Acres High School (4.3 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Goodrich's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Goodrich is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Goodrich is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Goodrich
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Goodrich helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Goodrich
Every case in Goodrich follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Goodrich
The orthodontic landscape in Goodrich offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Goodrich offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Goodrich. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Goodrich
If Goodrich, Herefordshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. For a broader comparison, pages for Kerne Bridge, Old Forge, Pencraig, Marstow, Bull's Hill, and Hom Green follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Goodrich
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Goodrich often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Goodrich?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Goodrich is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 5.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (13.1 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (13.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Goodrich?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Goodrich, 1 practice within 10 miles and 28 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Monmouth, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Goodrich?
The nearest practice to Goodrich that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 13.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (13.5 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (13.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Goodrich, Herefordshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Goodrich, Herefordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.