Orthodontic practices near Hill-field
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hill-field; 4 practices within 10 and 47 practices within 20. The closest is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, 7.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 7.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (62 reviews) |
| Ascent Dental Care MalvernGreat Malvern | 7.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (420 reviews) |
| Edwards StephanieGreat Malvern | 8.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 8.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (374 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 12.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 12.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 12.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 12.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hill-field with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Malvern, 7.4 miles north-east; the next are Hereford (12.4 miles west) and Gloucester (12.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Malvern | 4 | 7.4 miles north-east |
| Hereford | 9 | 12.4 miles west |
| Gloucester | 8 | 12.6 miles south-east |
| Worcester | 8 | 13.4 miles north-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 14.4 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-field
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Redcliffe Orthodontics in Worcester (5.0 from 172 reviews), 14.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 14.1 miles north-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 13.4 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 13.1 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 7.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hill-field 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 12.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,680 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 45 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 212th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.8% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Masefield High School — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 849 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 | Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 7 miles The Dentist @ Tupsley, Hereford — 12 miles ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — 13 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 47 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 Hill-field
The nearest practice to Hill-field is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, 7.4 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 47.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (12.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Buckingham House Dental Surgery (7.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Hill-field list clear aligners, the nearest 7.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hill-field are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 12.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hill-field to Buckingham House Dental Surgery 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 13% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hill-field
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Orthodontist in Hill-field: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Hill-field? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Herefordshire.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Eastnor, Bromesberrow Heath, Ledbury, Bradlow, Broom's Green, and Wayend Street.
Local provider signals in Hill-field
There is no orthodontist on our records in Hill-field itself. The nearest recorded are Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 7 miles away; The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 12 miles away; and ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 13 miles away.
Local context for Hill-field
Just around 2 km north-east, Eastnor is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Hill-field
Officially, Hill-field is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Hill-field has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.1% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Hill-field, 4.8% of the 1,680 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 Hill-field; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Hill-field attend schools such as John Masefield High School (1.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Hill-field's Local Authority. Hill-field falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hill-field is about 39 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
All Orthodontic Options in Hill-field Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Hill-field has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Hill-field — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Hill-field. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Hill-field sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Hill-field's under-16 share, 12.1%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,680 residents in the neighbourhood around Hill-field, 4.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Hill-field; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Hill-field attend schools such as John Masefield High School (1.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Hill-field's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Hill-field among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hill-field is about 39 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hill-field itself. The nearest recorded are Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 7 miles away; The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 12 miles away; and ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 13 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Hill-field
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Hill-field helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Hill-field
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hill-field
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Hill-field — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Hill-field is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Hill-field falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. With just 12.1% of residents under 16, Hill-field skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,680 residents in the neighbourhood around Hill-field, 4.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Hill-field; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Hill-field attend schools such as John Masefield High School (1.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Hill-field's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Hill-field sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hill-field is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 39 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hill-field. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hill-field
This part of the page places Hill-field, Herefordshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Eastnor, Bromesberrow Heath, Ledbury, Bradlow, Broom's Green, and Wayend Street.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hill-field
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hill-field often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hill-field?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hill-field is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 7.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Ascent Dental Care Malvern (7.5 miles) and Edwards Stephanie (8.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hill-field?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hill-field, 4 practices within 10 miles and 47 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Malvern, 7.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hill-field?
The nearest practice to Hill-field that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 12.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Gloucester Dental Care (12.8 miles) and Phoenix Orthodontics (12.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hill-field, Herefordshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hill-field, Herefordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.