Orthodontic practices near King's Thorn
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of King's Thorn, 9 practices within 10 and 12 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 4.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 5.2 miles north | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 5.2 miles north | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 5.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 5.3 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 5.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 5.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 5.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 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 King's Thorn with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 4.8 miles north; the next are Monmouth (11.7 miles south) and Great Malvern (19.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 4.8 miles north |
| Monmouth | 1 | 11.7 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 19.5 miles north-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 21.9 miles east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 21.9 miles south-east |
| Pontypool | 1 | 23.3 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 King's Thorn
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), 19.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 19.5 miles north-east |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 5.4 miles north |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 5.5 miles north |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 5.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
King's Thorn 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 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,566 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 22% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 55 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Herefordshire | 105th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Steiner Academy Hereford — 1.2 miles The Hereford Church of England Academy — 4.0 miles Kingstone High School — 5.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 345 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 | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 5 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 12 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 20 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 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 King's Thorn
King's Thorn is 4.8 miles from St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 12.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (22.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (5.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around King's Thorn list clear aligners, the nearest 4.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around King's Thorn are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 4.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 36 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In King's Thorn
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in King's Thorn, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is a useful starting point whether you search from King's Thorn or another part of Herefordshire.
A quick look at King's Thorn
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Area profile for King's Thorn
King's Thorn is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in King's Thorn falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.4% of King's Thorn's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 1,566 residents in King's Thorn's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to King's Thorn are The Steiner Academy Hereford (1.2 miles) and The Hereford Church of England Academy (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across King's Thorn's Local Authority. King's Thorn sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to King's Thorn is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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Useful local orthodontic context for King's Thorn
There is no orthodontist on our records in King's Thorn itself. The closest on record are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 5 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 12 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in King's Thorn
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, King's Thorn has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in King's Thorn
Every mainstream option is available to patients in King's Thorn — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in King's Thorn
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in King's Thorn helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in King's Thorn
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering King's Thorn — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, King's Thorn sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.4% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 1,566 residents in King's Thorn's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near King's Thorn attend schools such as The Steiner Academy Hereford (1.2 miles) and The Hereford Church of England Academy (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. King's Thorn's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). King's Thorn's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to King's Thorn is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around King's Thorn. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in King's Thorn
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in King's Thorn often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to King's Thorn?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to King's Thorn is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 4.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (5.2 miles) and St.Owen Dental Studio (5.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near King's Thorn?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of King's Thorn, 9 practices within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near King's Thorn?
The nearest practice to King's Thorn that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 4.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (5.4 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (5.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in King's Thorn, Herefordshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in King's Thorn, Herefordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.