Orthodontic practices near Knapton Green
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Knapton Green; 9 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 8.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 8.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 8.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 8.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 8.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 8.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 8.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 9.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 9.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Knapton Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 8.7 miles south-east; the next are Great Malvern (20.8 miles east) and Worcester (24.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 8.7 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 20.8 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 24.4 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 25.2 miles south |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 25.3 miles north-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 27.2 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Knapton Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Willows Dentistry in Hereford (4.9 from 196 reviews), 8.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 8.8 miles south-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 9.2 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 8.7 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 8.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Knapton Green 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,549 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 22% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 51 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 279th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weobley High School — 2.7 miles Earl Mortimer College — 4.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 533 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 | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 9 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 21 miles Ceroplast, Worcester — 24 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 9 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 Knapton Green
From Knapton Green the nearest practice is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 8.7 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 9.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (27.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (8.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Knapton Green list clear aligners, the nearest 8.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Knapton Green are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 8.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Knapton Green to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre is roughly 20 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 230 to 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Knapton Green
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Orthodontist in Knapton Green: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Knapton Green? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Herefordshire and the surrounding area.
The local picture in Knapton Green
Knapton Green's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Knapton Green falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. 14.3% of Knapton Green's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Knapton Green, 6.7% of the 1,549 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Knapton Green has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 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 Knapton Green are Weobley High School (2.7 miles) and Earl Mortimer College (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Knapton Green's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Knapton Green falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility.
Knapton Green in numbers
Birley is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-east of Knapton Green.
Local treatment availability around Knapton Green
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Knapton Green itself. The closest on record are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 9 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 21 miles away; and Ceroplast in Worcester, about 24 miles away.
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Related pages for Birley, Bush Bank, Hyde Ash, Kings Pyon, Aulden, and Canon Pyon are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Knapton Green
The orthodontic landscape in Knapton Green offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
How to Choose in Knapton Green
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 Knapton Green practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Knapton Green
Many people in Knapton Green delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Knapton Green
Practices serving Knapton Green differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Knapton Green sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Knapton Green's under-16 share sits at 14.3%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Knapton Green, 6.7% of the 1,549 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Knapton Green has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Knapton Green are Weobley High School (2.7 miles) and Earl Mortimer College (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Knapton Green's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Knapton Green sits among the more deprived areas of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Knapton Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Knapton Green
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Knapton Green, Herefordshire within a broader nearby area. Related nearby location pages such as Birley, Bush Bank, Hyde Ash, Kings Pyon, Aulden, and Canon Pyon can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Knapton Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Knapton Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Knapton Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Knapton Green is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 8.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (8.8 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (8.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Knapton Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Knapton Green, 9 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 8.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Knapton Green?
The nearest practice to Knapton Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 8.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (8.8 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (9.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Knapton Green, 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 Knapton Green, Herefordshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.