Orthodontic practices near Kington
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Kington; 19 practices within 10 and 96 practices within 20. The closest is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, 6.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabbs Cross Dental SurgeryAstwood Bank | 6.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (134 reviews) |
| Headless Cross Dental PracticeRedditch | 7.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (52 reviews) |
| Pinnacle Orthodontics LtdRedditch | 7.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (18 reviews) |
| Webheath Dental PracticeRedditch | 7.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (69 reviews) |
| PINNACLE ORTHODONTICSRedditch | 7.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 7.9 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (172 reviews) |
| Evesham OrthodonticsEvesham | 8.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| St Peter's Dental PracticeWorcester | 8.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (120 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Astwood Bank, 6.5 miles north-east; the next are Redditch (7.1 miles north-east) and Worcester (7.9 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Astwood Bank | 1 | 6.5 miles north-east |
| Redditch | 4 | 7.1 miles north-east |
| Worcester | 8 | 7.9 miles west |
| Evesham | 1 | 8.1 miles south |
| Bromsgrove | 5 | 9.0 miles north |
| Barnt Green | 1 | 11.2 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Stratford Orthodontics in Stratford-upon-Avon (5.0 from 865 reviews), 13.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford OrthodonticsStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (865 reviews) | 13.1 miles east |
| Evesham Place DentalStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (587 reviews) | 13.0 miles east |
| RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green | 5.0 (301 reviews) | 11.2 miles north |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 7.9 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kington at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wychavon |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 2,655 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,178 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 19.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 48 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Worcestershire | 453rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ridgeway Secondary School — 5.1 miles Pershore High School — 5.6 miles St Augustine's Catholic High School — 5.8 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery, Astwood Bank — 6 miles Headless Cross Dental Practice, Redditch — 7 miles Redcliffe Orthodontics, Worcester — 8 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 | 19 within 10 miles, 96 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 Kington
The nearest practice to Kington is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, 6.5 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 19 practices, and within 20 there are 96.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: New Road Dental (9 miles) mentions a free consultation; the247dentist - Plymouth (8.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Kington list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 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 Kington are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, 6.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 20 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Kington to Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kington
Worcestershire12 nearby locationsExplore braces and aligners in Kington
Orthodontist in Kington: People weighing up braces or aligners in Kington can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Worcestershire, not just Kington. Kington — a small village with a population of around 2,655 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local snapshot of Kington
Kington is home to around 2,655 people, classing it as a small village within Worcestershire. The nearest other location we cover is Flyford Flavell, around 1 km to the south-west.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Flyford Flavell, Dormston, Stock Green, Grafton Flyford, North Piddle, and Radford.
Area profile for Kington
Kington — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Kington's under-16 share, 12.8%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 1,178 residents in Kington's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. Kington has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Kington are Ridgeway Secondary School (5.1 miles) and Pershore High School (5.6 miles). Kington sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Kington is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local orthodontic signals in Kington
There is no orthodontist on our records in Kington itself. The closest on record are Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 6 miles away; Headless Cross Dental Practice in Redditch, about 7 miles away; and Redcliffe Orthodontics in Worcester, about 8 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Kington
Many people in Kington delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Kington
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Kington — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Kington Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Kington can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
How to Choose in Kington
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Kington practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kington
These links help widen your research beyond Kington, Worcestershire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Flyford Flavell, Dormston, Stock Green, Grafton Flyford, North Piddle, and Radford.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Kington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kington is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 6.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Headless Cross Dental Practice (7.1 miles) and Pinnacle Orthodontics Ltd (7.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kington, 19 practices within 10 miles and 96 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Astwood Bank, 6.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kington?
The nearest practice to Kington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 6.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Webheath Dental Practice (7.2 miles) and PINNACLE ORTHODONTICS (7.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kington, Worcestershire?
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 Kington, Worcestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.