Orthodontic practices near Lindridge
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lindridge; 3 practices within 10 and 39 practices within 20. The closest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 8.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 8.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 8.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 10.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 10.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 11.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| CeroplastWorcester | 13.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Dental Care Worcester CityWorcester | 13.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (65 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care ClinicWorcester | 13.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lindridge with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourport-on-Severn, 8.6 miles east; the next are Kidderminster (10.0 miles north-east) and Worcester (13.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 8.6 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 10.0 miles north-east |
| Worcester | 8 | 13.8 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 15.1 miles south-east |
| Stourbridge | 12 | 16.5 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove | 1 | 17.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lindridge
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Worcester Street Dental Practice in Stourbridge (5.0 from 198 reviews), 16.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 16.7 miles north-east |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 15.1 miles south-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 15.2 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 15.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lindridge at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Malvern Hills |
| 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 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,294 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 54 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Worcestershire | 493rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 27 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Lacon Childe School — 4.2 miles Tenbury High Ormiston Academy — 5.1 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 9 miles Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 10 miles Ceroplast, Worcester — 14 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 | 3 within 10 miles, 39 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 Lindridge
From Lindridge the nearest practice is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 8.6 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 39.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (10 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Lindridge list clear aligners, the nearest 10 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lindridge are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 11.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 27 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lindridge to Mercian House Dental Practice 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 220 to 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lindridge
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Orthodontist in Lindridge: Before booking anything in Lindridge, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Lindridge itself or elsewhere in Worcestershire.
Local provider signals in Lindridge
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lindridge itself. The closest on record are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 9 miles away; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 10 miles away; and Ceroplast in Worcester, about 14 miles away.
Continue your local research
Pages for Broombank, Footrid, Frith Common, Hanley William, Mamble, and Broad Heath follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
What official data says about Lindridge
Officially, Lindridge is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. 15.4% of Lindridge's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Lindridge, 6.3% of the 2,294 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Worcestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Lindridge usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Lindridge attend schools such as The Lacon Childe School (4.2 miles) and Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (5.1 miles). National deprivation data puts Lindridge close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lindridge is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 27 miles away.
Lindridge in numbers
Footrid is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-east of Lindridge.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Lindridge
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Lindridge can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lindridge
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lindridge — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Lindridge
Orthodontic treatment in Lindridge is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Lindridge
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lindridge
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Lindridge — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Lindridge 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. 15.4% of Lindridge's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 2,294 residents in Lindridge's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Lindridge; 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). Secondary-age pupils near Lindridge attend schools such as The Lacon Childe School (4.2 miles) and Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (5.1 miles). National deprivation data puts Lindridge close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lindridge is about 27 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lindridge. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lindridge
This part of the page places Lindridge, Worcestershire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Other local pages worth browsing include Broombank, Footrid, Frith Common, Hanley William, Mamble, and Broad Heath.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lindridge
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lindridge often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lindridge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lindridge is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 8.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Mitton Dental Surgery (8.7 miles) and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (10.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lindridge?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lindridge, 3 practices within 10 miles and 39 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stourport-on-Severn, 8.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lindridge?
The nearest practice to Lindridge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 11.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice (16.5 miles) and South Road Dental Practice (16.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lindridge, Worcestershire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lindridge, Worcestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.