Orthodontic practices near Lawton
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Lawton; 9 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 12.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 12.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 12.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 12.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 12.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 12.7 miles south | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 12.8 miles south | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 12.8 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 12.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 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 Lawton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 12.4 miles south; the next are Great Malvern (22.0 miles east) and Stourport-on-Severn (23.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 12.4 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 22.0 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 23.7 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 24.5 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 25.3 miles north-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 29.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lawton
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), 12.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 12.6 miles south |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 12.9 miles south |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 12.4 miles south |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 12.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lawton 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 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,592 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 | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 21.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 49 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 386th 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 | Earl Mortimer College — 3.1 miles Weobley High School — 5.7 miles |
| 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 — 12 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 22 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 24 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 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 |
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 Lawton
The nearest practice to Lawton is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 12.4 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. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (25.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (12.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Lawton list clear aligners, the nearest 12.4 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 Lawton 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, 12.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lawton to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre is roughly 30 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 320 to 640 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £145 to £290 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 320 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lawton
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Lawton, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Herefordshire.
Practice signals around Lawton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lawton. The closest on record are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 12 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 22 miles away; and Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 24 miles away.
The local picture in Lawton
ONS classifies Lawton as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Lawton falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.3% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,592 residents in Lawton's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Lawton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Lawton attend schools such as Earl Mortimer College (3.1 miles) and Weobley High School (5.7 miles). Lawton's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Lawton is roughly mid-table for England.
Local context for Lawton
Cobnash is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Lawton.
Keep exploring nearby
You can also compare treatment pages for Cobnash, Shirl Heath, Arrow Green, Kingsland, Streamford, and Stagbatch if you are weighing up more than one location.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Lawton
Starting orthodontic treatment in Lawton can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lawton
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Lawton. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Lawton sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.3% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,592 residents in Lawton's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Lawton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 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 Lawton are Earl Mortimer College (3.1 miles) and Weobley High School (5.7 miles). Lawton's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Lawton's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Lawton
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lawton has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lawton
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lawton — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lawton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lawton
This part of the page places Lawton, Herefordshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. This page links onward to Cobnash, Shirl Heath, Arrow Green, Kingsland, Streamford, and Stagbatch for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lawton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lawton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lawton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lawton is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 12.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (12.6 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (12.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lawton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lawton, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 12.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lawton?
The nearest practice to Lawton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 12.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (12.6 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (13.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lawton, Herefordshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lawton, Herefordshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.