Orthodontic practices near Hergest
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Hergest; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 17.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 17.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 17.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 17.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 17.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 17.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 17.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 17.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 18.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hergest
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), 17.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 17.7 miles south-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 18.4 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 18.1 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 17.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hergest 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 | 12.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,769 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 22.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 50 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 482nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lady Hawkins' School — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 281 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 — 18 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 30 miles Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 32 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 |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 11 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 Hergest
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Hergest; the nearest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 17.6 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: Willows Dentistry (17.7 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 5 of the practices around Hergest list clear aligners, the nearest 17.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hergest are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, 17.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hergest to St.Owen Dental Studio 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 460 to 920 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £205 to £415 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 460 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hergest
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Orthodontist in Hergest: Before booking anything in Hergest, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Herefordshire, not just Hergest.
Area profile for Hergest
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Hergest sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 12.6% of Hergest's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,769 residents in the neighbourhood around Hergest, 4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Hergest usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 18 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Hergest are served by secondary schools including Lady Hawkins' School (2.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Hergest's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Hergest sits close to the England average for deprivation.
About Hergest
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Mahollam, the closest linked location.
What we know about practices near Hergest
There is no orthodontist on our records in Hergest itself. The nearest recorded are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 18 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 30 miles away; and Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 32 miles away.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Mahollam, Brilley Mountain, Lower Hergest, Bredward, Chickward, and Michaelchurch-on-Arrow are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Hergest
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Hergest can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Hergest
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Hergest
Starting orthodontic treatment in Hergest can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hergest
Hergest has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — mydentist — is about 11 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. ONS classifies Hergest as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Hergest falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Hergest's under-16 share, 12.6%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Hergest, 4% of the 1,769 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Hergest; the nearest is about 18 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Hergest are served by secondary schools including Lady Hawkins' School (2.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Hergest's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Hergest sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hergest. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hergest
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Hergest, Herefordshire with surrounding locations. If you're still deciding, related pages for Mahollam, Brilley Mountain, Lower Hergest, Bredward, Chickward, and Michaelchurch-on-Arrow may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Hergest
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hergest often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hergest?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hergest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 17.6 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (17.7 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (17.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hergest?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hergest, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 17.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hergest?
The nearest practice to Hergest that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, about 17.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (17.8 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (18.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hergest, 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 Hergest, Herefordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.