Orthodontic practices near Isle of Rhea
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Isle of Rhea; 9 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 6.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 6.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 7.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 7.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 7.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 7.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 7.4 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 7.5 miles south | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 7.6 miles south | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Isle of Rhea with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 6.8 miles south; the next are Great Malvern (14.9 miles east) and Worcester (18.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 6.8 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 14.9 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 18.5 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 20.7 miles north-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 22.8 miles north-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 24.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Isle of Rhea
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), 19.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 19.8 miles east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 19.4 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 14.9 miles east |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 4.9 (374 reviews) | 15.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Isle of Rhea 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,519 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% 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 | 18.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 182nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 40 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Earl Mortimer College — 5.2 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 | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 7 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 15 miles Smile Dental Care Clinic, Worcester — 18 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 | 9 within 10 miles, 21 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 Isle of Rhea
From Isle of Rhea the nearest practice is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 6.8 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 21.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (22.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (7.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Isle of Rhea list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 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 Isle of Rhea 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, 6.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 40 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Isle of Rhea to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre 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 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Isle of Rhea
Herefordshire12 nearby locationsCompare braces and clear aligners in Isle of Rhea
Orthodontist in Isle of Rhea: Before booking anything in Isle of Rhea, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is relevant to searches focused on both Isle of Rhea and the wider Herefordshire area.
What we know about practices near Isle of Rhea
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Isle of Rhea. The closest on record are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 7 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 15 miles away; and Smile Dental Care Clinic in Worcester, about 18 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
You can also compare treatment pages for Bodenham Moor, Bodenham, Pool Head, Hill Hole, Litmarsh, and The Vauld if you are weighing up more than one location.
Isle of Rhea at a glance
Just around 1 km south, Bodenham Moor is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What official data says about Isle of Rhea
ONS classifies Isle of Rhea as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Isle of Rhea falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Isle of Rhea, 6% of the 1,519 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Isle of Rhea 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. Secondary-age pupils near Isle of Rhea attend schools such as Earl Mortimer College (5.2 miles). Isle of Rhea's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Isle of Rhea sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Isle of Rhea is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 40 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
All Orthodontic Options in Isle of Rhea Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Isle of Rhea offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Isle of Rhea
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Isle of Rhea — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Isle of Rhea
Starting orthodontic treatment in Isle of Rhea 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Isle of Rhea — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Isle of Rhea. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Isle of Rhea
These links help widen your research beyond Isle of Rhea, Herefordshire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can keep exploring with related pages for Bodenham Moor, Bodenham, Pool Head, Hill Hole, Litmarsh, and The Vauld.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Isle of Rhea
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Isle of Rhea often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Isle of Rhea?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Isle of Rhea is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 6.8 miles to the south. The next closest are The Dentist @ Tupsley (7.2 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (7.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Isle of Rhea?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Isle of Rhea, 9 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 6.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Isle of Rhea?
The nearest practice to Isle of Rhea that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 6.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (7.3 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (7.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Isle of Rhea, Herefordshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Isle of Rhea, Herefordshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.