Orthodontic practices near Kentchurch
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Kentchurch; 12 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 10.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 10.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 10.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 10.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 10.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 10.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 10.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 10.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 10.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Kentchurch with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 10.2 miles north-east; the next are Monmouth (10.5 miles south-east) and Pontypool (17.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 10.2 miles north-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 10.5 miles south-east |
| Pontypool | 1 | 17.8 miles south |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 19.7 miles south |
| Chepstow | 1 | 21.4 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 21.9 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 Kentchurch
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), 17.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 17.8 miles south |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 10.8 miles north-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 11.2 miles north-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 11.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kentchurch 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 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,826 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 33 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 335th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Steiner Academy Hereford — 5.5 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 — 10 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 10 miles Lodge Dental, Pontypool — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 12 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 Kentchurch
The nearest practice to Kentchurch is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 10.2 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. 12 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lodge Dental (17.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (10.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Kentchurch list clear aligners, the nearest 10.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kentchurch are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 10.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Kentchurch to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 25 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 270 to 530 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £120 to £240 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 270 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kentchurch
Herefordshire12 nearby locationsCompare braces and clear aligners in Kentchurch
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Kentchurch, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Kentchurch itself or elsewhere in Herefordshire.
Kentchurch in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Llangua, around 1 km to the west.
Kentchurch in context
Kentchurch is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,826 residents in the neighbourhood around Kentchurch, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Kentchurch; the nearest is about 10 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 Kentchurch are The Steiner Academy Hereford (5.5 miles). Kentchurch's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Kentchurch's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kentchurch is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 32 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can continue browsing related location pages including Llangua, Monmouth Cap, Pontrilas, Callowside, Elmdale, and Part-y-Seal if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Practice data for Kentchurch
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Kentchurch. The nearest we do hold are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 10 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 10 miles away; and Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 18 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Kentchurch
Starting orthodontic treatment in Kentchurch can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Kentchurch
What's available in Kentchurch depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Kentchurch's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Kentchurch sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Kentchurch's under-16 share sits at 14.5%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,826 residents in the neighbourhood around Kentchurch, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Kentchurch usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Kentchurch attend schools such as The Steiner Academy Hereford (5.5 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Kentchurch's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Kentchurch is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kentchurch is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 32 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Kentchurch
Patients in Kentchurch have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Kentchurch
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Kentchurch — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kentchurch. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kentchurch
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Kentchurch, Herefordshire within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Llangua, Monmouth Cap, Pontrilas, Callowside, Elmdale, and Part-y-Seal.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Kentchurch
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kentchurch often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kentchurch?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kentchurch is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 10.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are St.Owen Dental Studio (10.5 miles) and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre (10.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kentchurch?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kentchurch, 0 practices within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 10.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kentchurch?
The nearest practice to Kentchurch that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 10.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (10.8 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (11.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kentchurch, Herefordshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kentchurch, Herefordshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.