Orthodontic practices near Ledgemoor
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ledgemoor; 9 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 8.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 8.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 8.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 9.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 9.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 9.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 9.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 9.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 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 Ledgemoor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 8.9 miles south-east; the next are Great Malvern (22.7 miles east) and Monmouth (24.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 8.9 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 22.7 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 24.3 miles south |
| Worcester | 8 | 26.6 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 27.8 miles north-east |
| Kidderminster | 1 | 29.8 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 Ledgemoor
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), 8.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 8.9 miles south-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 9.5 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 9.1 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 9.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ledgemoor 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 | 1,013 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 21.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 20 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 288th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weobley High School — 0.6 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 | St.Owen Dental Studio, Hereford — 9 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 23 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 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 Ledgemoor
From Ledgemoor the nearest practice is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 8.9 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 (29.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (8.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Ledgemoor list clear aligners, the nearest 8.9 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 Ledgemoor are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, 8.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ledgemoor to St.Owen Dental Studio 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 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 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 5.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ledgemoor
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What official data says about Ledgemoor
ONS classifies Ledgemoor as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. With just 13.1% of residents under 16, Ledgemoor skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,013 residents in the neighbourhood around Ledgemoor, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Ledgemoor; the nearest is about 9 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 Ledgemoor are Weobley High School (0.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ledgemoor's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Ledgemoor sits close to the England average for deprivation.
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Useful local orthodontic context for Ledgemoor
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ledgemoor. The nearest recorded are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 9 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 23 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 24 miles away.
Where Ledgemoor sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Weobley, around 2 km to the north-west.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ledgemoor
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ledgemoor can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Ledgemoor
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Ledgemoor — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Ledgemoor
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Ledgemoor
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Ledgemoor — 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 Ledgemoor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ledgemoor
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ledgemoor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ledgemoor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ledgemoor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ledgemoor is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 8.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (8.9 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (9.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ledgemoor?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ledgemoor, 9 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 8.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ledgemoor?
The nearest practice to Ledgemoor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, about 8.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (9.1 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (9.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ledgemoor, 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 Ledgemoor, Herefordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.