Orthodontic practices near Knill
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Knill; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 18.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 18.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 18.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 18.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 18.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 18.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 18.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 18.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 18.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Knill
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), 18.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 18.7 miles south-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 19.4 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 18.9 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 18.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Knill 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 | 13.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,480 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 20.1% 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 | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 495th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lady Hawkins' School — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 281 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.Owen Dental Studio, Hereford — 19 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 31 miles Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 32 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 9 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 7 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 Knill
Knill is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 18.7 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. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Willows Dentistry (18.7 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 5 of the practices around Knill list clear aligners, the nearest 18.7 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 Knill are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, 18.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Knill to St.Owen Dental Studio is roughly 40 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 490 to 970 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £220 to £435 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 290 to 490 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 Knill
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Facts about Knill
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Practice signals around Knill
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Knill. The closest on record are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 19 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 31 miles away; and Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 32 miles away.
Knill in context
Knill is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.1% of Knill's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,480 residents in the neighbourhood around Knill, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Knill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 19 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 Knill are Lady Hawkins' School (2.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Knill's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Knill is roughly mid-table for England.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Knill
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Knill helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Knill
Treatment in Knill runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Knill
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Knill can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Treatment Options in Knill — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Knill directly, though mydentist (about 7 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Knill is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. With just 13.1% of residents under 16, Knill skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Knill, 6.6% of the 1,480 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Knill has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 19 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Knill are served by secondary schools including Lady Hawkins' School (2.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Knill's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Knill's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Knill itself. The closest on record are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 19 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 31 miles away; and Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 32 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Knill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Knill
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Knill, Herefordshire with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Lower Harpton, Barland, Bradnor Green, Womaston, Dolley Green, and Evenjobb can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Knill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Knill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Knill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Knill is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 18.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (18.7 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (18.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Knill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Knill, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 18.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Knill?
The nearest practice to Knill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, about 18.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (18.9 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (18.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Knill, Herefordshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Knill, Herefordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.