Orthodontic practices near Hill Croome
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hill Croome; 14 practices within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is Ascent Dental Care Malvern in Great Malvern, 6.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent Dental Care MalvernGreat Malvern | 6.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (420 reviews) |
| Edwards StephanieGreat Malvern | 7.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 7.7 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (62 reviews) |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 7.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (374 reviews) |
| St Peter's Dental PracticeWorcester | 7.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (120 reviews) |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 7.9 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (81 reviews) |
| Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s CleeveBishops Cleeve | 8.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (163 reviews) |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 8.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (172 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hill Croome with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Malvern, 6.8 miles north-west; the next are Worcester (7.9 miles north) and Bishops Cleeve (8.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Malvern | 4 | 6.8 miles north-west |
| Worcester | 8 | 7.9 miles north |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 8.5 miles south-east |
| Evesham | 1 | 9.6 miles east |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 11.3 miles south |
| Gloucester | 3 | 13.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hill Croome
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental (5.0 from 201 reviews), 12.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 12.1 miles south-east |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 8.5 miles north |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 7.9 miles north |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 11.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hill Croome at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wychavon |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,481 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 21.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 57 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Worcestershire | 462nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hanley Castle High School — 3.1 miles Tewkesbury Academy — 4.7 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ascent Dental Care Malvern, Great Malvern — 7 miles St Peter's Dental Practice, Worcester — 8 miles Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve, Bishops Cleeve — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 48 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 5 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 Hill Croome
The nearest practice to Hill Croome is Ascent Dental Care Malvern in Great Malvern, 6.8 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. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 48.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve (8.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Buckingham House Dental Surgery (7.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Hill Croome list clear aligners, the nearest 7.7 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 Hill Croome are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Evesham Orthodontics, 9.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hill Croome to Ascent Dental Care Malvern is roughly 15 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 180 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hill Croome
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Orthodontist in Hill Croome: Before booking anything in Hill Croome, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Worcestershire and the surrounding area.
Area profile for Hill Croome
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Hill Croome sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Hill Croome's under-16 share, 13.8%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,481 residents in Hill Croome's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. Hill Croome has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Hill Croome are served by secondary schools including Hanley Castle High School (3.1 miles) and Tewkesbury Academy (4.7 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Hill Croome is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hill Croome is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 32 miles away.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Stratfordbridge, The Grove, Baughton, Uckinghall, Puckrup, and Strensham are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Facts about Hill Croome
Just around 1 km south, Stratfordbridge is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local provider signals in Hill Croome
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hill Croome. The nearest we do hold are Ascent Dental Care Malvern in Great Malvern, about 7 miles away; St Peter's Dental Practice in Worcester, about 8 miles away; and Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve in Bishops Cleeve, about 8 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Hill Croome
Patients in Hill Croome have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Hill Croome
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Hill Croome
Orthodontic treatment in Hill Croome 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Hill Croome follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hill Croome. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hill Croome
This part of the page places Hill Croome, Worcestershire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Related nearby location pages such as Stratfordbridge, The Grove, Baughton, Uckinghall, Puckrup, and Strensham can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hill Croome
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hill Croome often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hill Croome?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hill Croome is Ascent Dental Care Malvern in Great Malvern, about 6.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Edwards Stephanie (7.2 miles) and Buckingham House Dental Surgery (7.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hill Croome?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hill Croome, 14 practices within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Malvern, 6.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hill Croome?
The nearest practice to Hill Croome that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Evesham Orthodontics, about 9.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Pittville Lawn Dental & Implant Clinic (11.6 miles) and Cheltenham Spa Dental & Implant Clinic (11.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hill Croome, Worcestershire?
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 Hill Croome, Worcestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.