Orthodontic practices near Lingen
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Lingen; 9 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 19.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 19.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 19.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 19.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 19.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 19.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 19.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 19.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 19.5 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 Lingen with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 19.0 miles south-east; the next are Shrewsbury (26.8 miles north) and Stourport-on-Severn (27.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 19.0 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury | 9 | 26.8 miles north |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 27.6 miles east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 28.6 miles south-east |
| Broseley | 1 | 28.7 miles north-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 28.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lingen
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), 19.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 19.1 miles south-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 19.5 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 19.0 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 19.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lingen 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 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,482 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 21.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 13 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 496th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wigmore School — 3.2 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 — 19 miles Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 27 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 28 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 — 6 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 Lingen
Lingen is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 19 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.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (28.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (19.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Lingen list clear aligners, the nearest 19 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 Lingen 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, 19 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lingen to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre 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 990 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £220 to £445 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 300 to 490 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lingen
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Orthodontist in Lingen: Before booking anything in Lingen, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Herefordshire.
Local snapshot of Lingen
Heading south-east for around 1 km brings you to Limebrook, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Lingen
ONS classifies Lingen as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Lingen falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.2% of Lingen's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,482 residents in the neighbourhood around Lingen, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Lingen usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 19 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Lingen are Wigmore School (3.2 miles). Lingen's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Lingen close to the England median.
Local treatment availability around Lingen
There is no orthodontist on our records in Lingen itself. The nearest we do hold are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 19 miles away; Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 27 miles away; and Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 28 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
Nearby location pages including Limebrook, Deerfold, Lower Kinsham, Byton, Combe Moor, and Ongar Street can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Lingen
Many people in Lingen delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lingen
There's no orthodontist on record in Lingen itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is about 6 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. ONS classifies Lingen as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Lingen sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.2% of Lingen's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Lingen, 5.3% of the 1,482 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Lingen 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. Secondary-age pupils near Lingen attend schools such as Wigmore School (3.2 miles). Lingen's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Lingen close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lingen
The orthodontic landscape in Lingen offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Lingen — Local Context
Lingen has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — mydentist — is about 6 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Officially, Lingen is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Lingen falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.2% of Lingen's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,482 residents in Lingen's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Lingen usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 19 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Lingen are Wigmore School (3.2 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Lingen's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Lingen is roughly mid-table for England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lingen. The nearest we do hold are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 19 miles away; Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 27 miles away; and Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 28 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 Lingen. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lingen
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Lingen, Herefordshire, these local links help you keep browsing. Nearby pages covering Limebrook, Deerfold, Lower Kinsham, Byton, Combe Moor, and Ongar Street may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lingen
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lingen often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lingen?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lingen is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 19.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (19.1 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (19.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lingen?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lingen, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 19.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lingen?
The nearest practice to Lingen that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 19.0 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (19.1 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (19.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lingen, 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 Lingen, Herefordshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.