Orthodontic practices near Headland
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Headland; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 11.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 11.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 11.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 11.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 11.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 11.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 11.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 11.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 11.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Headland with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 11.6 miles south-east; the next are Great Malvern (24.0 miles east) and Monmouth (27.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 11.6 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 24.0 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 27.2 miles south |
| Worcester | 8 | 27.3 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 27.4 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 2 | 29.1 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Headland
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), 11.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 11.6 miles south-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 12.1 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 11.6 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 11.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Headland 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 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,474 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 20.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 37 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 370th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weobley High School — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 533 pupils (DfE) |
| 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.Owen Dental Studio, Hereford — 12 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 24 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 27 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 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 Headland
The nearest practice to Headland is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 11.6 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (29.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (11.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Headland list clear aligners, the nearest 11.6 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 Headland are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 11.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Headland to St.Owen Dental Studio is roughly 25 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 300 to 600 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £270 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Headland
Herefordshire12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Headland
Orthodontist in Headland: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Headland often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Herefordshire.
Area profile for Headland
Headland is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Headland falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Headland's under-16 share sits at 14.2%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,474 residents in Headland's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Headland; the nearest is about 12 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Headland are Weobley High School (2.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Headland's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Headland is roughly mid-table for England.
What local practice data suggests in Headland
There is no orthodontist on our records in Headland itself. The nearest recorded are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 12 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 24 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 27 miles away.
Where Headland sits locally
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Haven, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Haven, Luntley, Dilwyn, Lower Bearwood, Lower Hardwick, and Upper Hardwick can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Headland
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Headland helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Headland follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Headland
The orthodontic landscape in Headland 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Headland
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Headland — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Headland. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Headland
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Headland, Herefordshire with surrounding locations. This page links onward to Haven, Luntley, Dilwyn, Lower Bearwood, Lower Hardwick, and Upper Hardwick for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Headland
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Headland often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Headland?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Headland is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 11.6 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (11.6 miles) and Willows Dentistry (11.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Headland?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Headland, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 11.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Headland?
The nearest practice to Headland that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 11.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (11.6 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (11.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Headland, Herefordshire?
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 Headland, Herefordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.