Orthodontic practices near Howton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Howton; 9 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 8.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 8.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 8.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 9.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 9.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 9.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 9.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 9.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 9.7 miles north-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 Howton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 8.6 miles north-east; the next are Monmouth (12.2 miles south-east) and Pontypool (19.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 8.6 miles north-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 12.2 miles south-east |
| Pontypool | 1 | 19.7 miles south |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 21.6 miles south |
| Chepstow | 1 | 23.3 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 23.7 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Howton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Lodge Dental in Pontypool (5.0 from 89 reviews), 19.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 19.7 miles south |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 9.1 miles north-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 9.7 miles north-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 9.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Howton 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 | 22.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,674 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 29.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 73 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 271st closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingstone High School — 4.2 miles The Steiner Academy Hereford — 4.6 miles |
| 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 Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 9 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 12 miles Lodge Dental, Pontypool — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 11 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 Howton
The nearest practice to Howton is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 8.6 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lodge Dental (19.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (9.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Howton list clear aligners, the nearest 8.6 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 Howton are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 8.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Howton to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 20 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 220 to 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Howton
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Orthodontist in Howton: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Howton, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is relevant to searches focused on both Howton and the wider Herefordshire area.
A quick look at Howton
Heading north-east for around 2 km brings you to Wormbridge, the closest linked location.
What we know about practices near Howton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Howton itself. The nearest recorded are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 9 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 12 miles away; and Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 20 miles away.
Howton in context
ONS classifies Howton as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. With 22.3% of residents under 16, Howton has an above-average share of children. In the census neighbourhood around Howton, 9% of the 1,674 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Howton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Howton are Kingstone High School (4.2 miles) and The Steiner Academy Hereford (4.6 miles). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Howton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Howton's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Howton is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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All Orthodontic Options in Howton Explained
Patients in Howton have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Howton — Local Context
Provision in Howton varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Howton — 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. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 22.3% of Howton's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9% of the 1,674 residents in Howton's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Howton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Howton attend schools such as Kingstone High School (4.2 miles) and The Steiner Academy Hereford (4.6 miles). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Howton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Howton is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Howton is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 34 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Howton itself. The nearest recorded are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 9 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 12 miles away; and Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 20 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Howton
Orthodontic treatment in Howton 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 Howton 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 Howton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Howton
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Frequently Asked Questions in Howton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Howton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Howton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Howton is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 8.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are St.Owen Dental Studio (8.9 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (9.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Howton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Howton, 9 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 8.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Howton?
The nearest practice to Howton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 8.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (9.1 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (9.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Howton, 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 Howton, Herefordshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.