Orthodontic practices near Knighton
On our practice register: None within 20 miles of Knighton. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 24.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 24.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 24.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 24.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 24.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 24.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 24.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 24.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 24.5 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 Knighton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 24.2 miles south-east; the next are Shrewsbury (25.9 miles north-east) and Bicton (27.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 24.2 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury | 9 | 25.9 miles north-east |
| Bicton | 1 | 27.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Knighton at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Powys |
| NHS dental services | Powys Teaching Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Population | 3,007 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,519 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 128 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 285th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St.Owen Dental Studio, Hereford — 24 miles Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 26 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 28 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 55 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — under a mile |
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 Knighton
Knighton is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 24.2 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Willows Dentistry (24.2 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 11 of the practices around Knighton list clear aligners, the nearest 24.2 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 Knighton are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 24.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Knighton to St.Owen Dental Studio is roughly 55 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 630 to 1,260 miles and 18 to 37 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £285 to £565 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 380 to 630 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 18.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Knighton
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Orthodontist in Knighton: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Knighton? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It connects local orthodontic research in Knighton with the wider Sir Powys area. Knighton — a small town with a population of around 3,007 — is covered on this page specifically.
Useful local orthodontic context for Knighton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Knighton itself. The closest on record are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 24 miles away; Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 26 miles away; and The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 28 miles away.
Area profile for Knighton
ONS classifies Knighton as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Knighton falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. With just 12.2% of residents under 16, Knighton skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,519 residents in the neighbourhood around Knighton, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Knighton; the nearest is about 24 miles away. Knighton's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales.
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You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Tref-y-Clawdd, Rhos-y-meirch, Milebrook, Purlogue, Knucklas, and Chapel Lawn.
Local context for Knighton
Knighton is home to around 3,007 people, classing it as a small town within Sir Powys. Tref-y-Clawdd is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Knighton.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Knighton
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Knighton
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All Orthodontic Options in Knighton Explained
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Treatment Options in Knighton — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Knighton itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is under a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Knighton is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Knighton falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. Knighton's under-16 share, 12.2%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Knighton, 6.1% of the 1,519 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Knighton; the nearest is about 24 miles away. Knighton falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Knighton. The closest on record are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 24 miles away; Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 26 miles away; and The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 28 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Knighton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Knighton
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Knighton, Sir Powys alone. Other local pages worth browsing include Tref-y-Clawdd, Rhos-y-meirch, Milebrook, Purlogue, Knucklas, and Chapel Lawn.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Knighton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Knighton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Knighton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Knighton is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 24.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (24.2 miles) and Willows Dentistry (24.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Knighton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Knighton, 0 practices within 10 miles and 0 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 24.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Knighton?
The nearest practice to Knighton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 24.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (24.2 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (24.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Knighton, Sir Powys?
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 Knighton, Sir Powys?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.