Orthodontic practices near King's Caple
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of King's Caple; 9 practices within 10 and 23 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 7.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 7.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 7.1 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 7.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 7.3 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 7.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 7.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 7.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 7.4 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 King's Caple with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 7.0 miles north-west; the next are Monmouth (10.7 miles south) and Great Malvern (17.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 7.0 miles north-west |
| Monmouth | 1 | 10.7 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 17.0 miles north-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 17.9 miles east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 17.9 miles south-east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 21.0 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of King's Caple
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Naiz Khan in Gloucester (5.0 from 70 reviews), 18.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 18.3 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 17.0 miles north-east |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 4.9 (374 reviews) | 17.9 miles north-east |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 4.9 (208 reviews) | 18.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
King's Caple 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 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,783 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 36 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 198th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy — 3.6 miles The Steiner Academy Hereford — 5.1 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 — 7 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 11 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 17 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, 23 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 4 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 King's Caple
The nearest practice to King's Caple is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 7 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 23.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (18.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (7.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around King's Caple list clear aligners, the nearest 7 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 King's Caple are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 35 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from King's Caple to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic 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 360 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 3.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In King's Caple
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Orthodontist in King's Caple: Before booking anything in King's Caple, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Herefordshire.
Local context for King's Caple
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Pen-allt, the closest linked location.
Practice data for King's Caple
There is no orthodontist on our records in King's Caple itself. The nearest recorded are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 7 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 11 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 17 miles away.
The local picture in King's Caple
King's Caple — 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. King's Caple's under-16 share, 13.7%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,783 residents in the neighbourhood around King's Caple, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. King's Caple 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 King's Caple attend schools such as John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (3.6 miles) and The Steiner Academy Hereford (5.1 miles). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in King's Caple's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, King's Caple is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, King's Caple is about 35 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Continue your local research
Related pages for Pen-allt, Sellack, Carey, Hoarwithy, Pict's Cross, and Baysham are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
All Orthodontic Options in King's Caple Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in King's Caple can feel overwhelming at first. 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 King's Caple — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers King's Caple directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 4 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, King's Caple sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, King's Caple skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around King's Caple, 5.3% of the 1,783 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in King's Caple usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near King's Caple attend schools such as John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (3.6 miles) and The Steiner Academy Hereford (5.1 miles). King's Caple's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, King's Caple is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to King's Caple is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 35 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in King's Caple itself. The nearest we do hold are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 7 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 11 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 17 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 King's Caple
Many people in King's Caple 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in King's Caple 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 King's Caple. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around King's Caple
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around King's Caple, Herefordshire, these local links help you keep browsing. Related nearby location pages such as Pen-allt, Sellack, Carey, Hoarwithy, Pict's Cross, and Baysham can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in King's Caple
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in King's Caple often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to King's Caple?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to King's Caple is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 7.0 miles to the north-west. The next closest are The Dentist @ Tupsley (7.1 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (7.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near King's Caple?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of King's Caple, 9 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 7.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near King's Caple?
The nearest practice to King's Caple that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 7.0 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (7.4 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (7.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in King's Caple, 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 King's Caple, Herefordshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.