Orthodontic practices near Hay-on-Wye
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Hay-on-Wye; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 17.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 17.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 17.2 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 17.3 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 17.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 17.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 17.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 17.5 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 17.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Hay-on-Wye with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 17.2 miles east; the next are Merthyr Tydfil (24.6 miles south-west) and Monmouth (25.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 17.2 miles east |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 24.6 miles south-west |
| Monmouth | 1 | 25.6 miles south-east |
| Pontypool | 1 | 27.4 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 28.7 miles south |
| Aberdare | 2 | 28.9 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hay-on-Wye
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Willows Dentistry in Hereford (4.9 from 196 reviews), 17.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 17.3 miles east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 18.1 miles east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 17.9 miles east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 17.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hay-on-Wye 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 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,525 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 23 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 183rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 40 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 | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 17 miles Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 25 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 26 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 9 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 Hay-on-Wye
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Hay-on-Wye; the nearest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 17.2 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lodge Dental (27.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (17.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Hay-on-Wye list clear aligners, the nearest 17.2 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 Hay-on-Wye are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 17.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 40 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hay-on-Wye to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 40 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 450 to 890 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £200 to £400 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 450 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hay-on-Wye
Sir Powys12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Hay-on-Wye
Orthodontist in Hay-on-Wye: This page was put together for people in Hay-on-Wye who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Sir Powys.
Area profile for Hay-on-Wye
Hay-on-Wye — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 16.1% of Hay-on-Wye's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,525 residents in Hay-on-Wye's census neighbourhood, above the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. Hay-on-Wye has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 17 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Hay-on-Wye's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Hay-on-Wye sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Hay-on-Wye is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 40 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What local practice data suggests in Hay-on-Wye
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hay-on-Wye. The closest on record are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 17 miles away; Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 25 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 26 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
Nearby location pages including Cusop, Hay, Y Gelli Gandryll, Bronydd, Clifford, and Clyro can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Facts about Hay-on-Wye
Just around 1 km south-west, Hay is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Hay-on-Wye
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Hay-on-Wye has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Hay-on-Wye — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Hay-on-Wye — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Hay-on-Wye's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Hay-on-Wye falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. 16.1% of Hay-on-Wye's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,525 residents in the neighbourhood around Hay-on-Wye, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. Hay-on-Wye has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 17 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Hay-on-Wye's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Hay-on-Wye is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hay-on-Wye is about 40 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hay-on-Wye itself. The nearest recorded are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 17 miles away; Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 25 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 26 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Hay-on-Wye
Orthodontic treatment in Hay-on-Wye is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hay-on-Wye
Orthodontic practices in and around Hay-on-Wye vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. ONS classifies Hay-on-Wye as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Hay-on-Wye falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.1% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,525 residents in Hay-on-Wye's census neighbourhood, above the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Hay-on-Wye; the nearest is about 17 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Hay-on-Wye's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Hay-on-Wye close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hay-on-Wye is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 40 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hay-on-Wye. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hay-on-Wye
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Hay-on-Wye, Sir Powys. You can also browse nearby location pages including Cusop, Hay, Y Gelli Gandryll, Bronydd, Clifford, and Clyro.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hay-on-Wye
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hay-on-Wye often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hay-on-Wye?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hay-on-Wye is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 17.2 miles to the east. The next closest are St.Owen Dental Studio (17.2 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (17.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hay-on-Wye?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hay-on-Wye, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 17.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hay-on-Wye?
The nearest practice to Hay-on-Wye that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 17.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (17.3 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (17.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hay-on-Wye, Sir Powys?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hay-on-Wye, Sir Powys?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.