Orthodontic practices near Holme Lacy
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Holme Lacy, 9 practices within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 3.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 3.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 3.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 3.6 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 3.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 3.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 3.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 3.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 3.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Holme Lacy with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 3.2 miles north-west; the next are Monmouth (14.7 miles south) and Great Malvern (15.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 3.2 miles north-west |
| Monmouth | 1 | 14.7 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 15.2 miles north-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 20.1 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 20.6 miles south-east |
| Worcester | 7 | 21.0 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 Holme Lacy
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), 15.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 15.2 miles north-east |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 4.9 (374 reviews) | 15.9 miles north-east |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 3.7 miles north-west |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 3.2 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Holme Lacy 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 |
| Population | 466 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,050 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% 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 | 54th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.2 miles away, closer than 55% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School — 2.9 miles St Mary's RC High School — 3.1 miles The Hereford Church of England Academy — 3.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,089 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 | The Dentist @ Tupsley, Hereford — 3 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 15 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 15 miles |
| 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 Holme Lacy
The nearest practice to Holme Lacy is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 3.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 14.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (20.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (3.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Holme Lacy list clear aligners, the nearest 3.2 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 Holme Lacy are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 3.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 39 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Holme Lacy
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Orthodontist in Holme Lacy: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Holme Lacy? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Herefordshire, not just Holme Lacy. Holme Lacy — a small village with a population of around 466 — is covered on this page specifically.
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A quick look at Holme Lacy
Around 466 people live in Holme Lacy, which is a small village within Herefordshire. Even Pits is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km east of Holme Lacy.
Useful local orthodontic context for Holme Lacy
There is no orthodontist on our records in Holme Lacy itself. The nearest we do hold are The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 3 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 15 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 15 miles away.
What official data says about Holme Lacy
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Holme Lacy sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Holme Lacy's under-16 share sits at 14.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.4% of the 2,050 residents in Holme Lacy's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Holme Lacy is better served than 72% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Holme Lacy attend schools such as The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (2.9 miles) and St Mary's RC High School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Holme Lacy's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Holme Lacy is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Holme Lacy is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 39 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Holme Lacy
Patients in Holme Lacy have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Holme Lacy — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Holme Lacy. Holme Lacy — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 14.3% of Holme Lacy's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,050 residents in the neighbourhood around Holme Lacy, 5.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Holme Lacy is better served than 72% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Holme Lacy are served by secondary schools including The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (2.9 miles) and St Mary's RC High School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Holme Lacy's Local Authority. Holme Lacy sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Holme Lacy is about 39 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. There is no orthodontist on our records in Holme Lacy itself. The nearest we do hold are The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 3 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 15 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 15 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Holme Lacy
Many people in Holme Lacy delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Holme Lacy
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Holme Lacy
Every case in Holme Lacy 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 Holme Lacy. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Holme Lacy
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Holme Lacy often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Holme Lacy?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Holme Lacy is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 3.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (3.6 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (3.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Holme Lacy?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Holme Lacy, 9 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Holme Lacy?
The nearest practice to Holme Lacy that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 3.6 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (3.7 miles) and Willows Dentistry (3.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Holme Lacy, Herefordshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Holme Lacy, Herefordshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.