Orthodontic practices near Hereford
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Hereford, 9 practices within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic, 0.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 0.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 0.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 0.3 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 0.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 0.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 0.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 0.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 0.7 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hereford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 0.2 miles south; the next are Great Malvern (16.7 miles east) and Monmouth (17.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 0.2 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 16.7 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 17.2 miles south |
| Worcester | 8 | 21.9 miles north-east |
| Gloucester | 7 | 23.7 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 24.4 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 Hereford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern (5.0 from 62 reviews), 16.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 16.7 miles east |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 4.9 (374 reviews) | 17.3 miles east |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 0.3 miles south-west |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 0.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hereford 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 60,415 |
| Residents under 16 | 10.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,832 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.3% aged 16 to 24 and 42.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 52.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,886 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Herefordshire | 2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.1% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Aylestone School — 0.7 miles The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School — 1.2 miles Whitecross Hereford — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 3,866 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) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 9 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 14 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 Hereford
The nearest practice to Hereford is Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 14.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (24.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Hereford list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hereford are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, under a mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hereford
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Orthodontist in Hereford: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Hereford. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Herefordshire. Hereford — a large town with a population of around 60,415 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Hereford
Hereford is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. With just 10.9% of residents under 16, Hereford skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,832 residents in the neighbourhood around Hereford, 3.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Hereford has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Hereford are Aylestone School (0.7 miles) and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (1.2 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Hereford's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Hereford's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England.
Where Hereford sits locally
With a population of roughly 60,415, Hereford is a large town within Herefordshire. Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Aylestone Hill, the closest linked location.
Compare nearby areas
Related pages for Aylestone Hill, College Hill, Portfields, Bartonsham, Blackmarstone, and Widemarsh are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Practice data for Hereford
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 9 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Hereford or nearby searches; 5 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 1 mention fixed braces; 4 include NHS signals and 9 include private treatment signals; 2 mention remote, virtual, or online consultations; access-related signals include parking from 1, wheelchair access from 0, and evening or weekend availability from 4. Nearby practice records include Brighton Villa Dental Care, Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative Dentist, Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics, Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic, and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic.
The Orthodontic Journey in Hereford
Starting orthodontic treatment in Hereford can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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. People from Aylestone Hill, College Hill and Portfields regularly visit orthodontists in Hereford.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Hereford
- 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?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Hereford
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Hereford — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Hereford
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Hereford has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side. People from Aylestone Hill, College Hill and Portfields regularly visit orthodontists in Hereford.
Treatment Options in Hereford — Local Context
9 local orthodontic practices are listed in our database for Hereford. Classified by ONS as urban: Further from a major town or city, Hereford sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 10.9% of residents under 16, Hereford skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,832 residents in the neighbourhood around Hereford, 3.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Hereford has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Hereford are served by secondary schools including Aylestone School (0.7 miles) and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (1.2 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Hereford's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Hereford among England's more deprived areas. Looking at the 9 practices listed around Hereford, 4 list NHS treatment and 9 list private care; 5 advertise clear aligners and 1 advertises fixed braces; and 2 offer a remote or online first consultation. On practical access, 4 list evening or weekend appointments and 1 mentions parking. This is drawn from published practice information, so confirm the details that matter to you when you make contact. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended. People from Aylestone Hill, College Hill, and Portfields regularly make use of Hereford's orthodontic practices for orthodontic treatment comparison.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hereford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hereford
This part of the page places Hereford, Herefordshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Aylestone Hill, College Hill, Portfields, Bartonsham, Blackmarstone, and Widemarsh.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hereford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hereford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hereford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hereford is Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic, about 0.2 miles to the south. The next closest are Brighton Villa Dental Care (0.3 miles) and Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative Dentist (0.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hereford?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Hereford, 9 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hereford?
The nearest practice to Hereford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, about 0.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (0.5 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (0.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hereford, Herefordshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hereford, Herefordshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.