Orthodontic practices near Little Hill
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Little Hill; 10 practices within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 7.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 7.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 8.1 miles north | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 8.1 miles north | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 8.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 8.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 8.3 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 8.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 8.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 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 Little Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 7.8 miles north; the next are Monmouth (9.2 miles south) and Pontypool (20.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 7.8 miles north |
| Monmouth | 1 | 9.2 miles south |
| Pontypool | 1 | 20.3 miles south-west |
| Chepstow | 1 | 20.9 miles south |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 21.9 miles east |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 22.0 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Little Hill
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), 8.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 8.3 miles north |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 8.5 miles north |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 8.9 miles north |
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 4.9 (108 reviews) | 9.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Little Hill 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 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,916 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 | 6.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 233rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Steiner Academy Hereford — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 345 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 Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 8 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 9 miles Lodge Dental, Pontypool — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 10 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 8 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 Little Hill
From Little Hill the nearest practice is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 7.8 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 10 practices, and within 20 there are 10.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Dental (20.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (8.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Little Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 7.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Little Hill are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 7.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Little Hill to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 15 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 200 to 410 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Little Hill
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Local orthodontic signals in Little Hill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Little Hill itself. The nearest recorded are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 8 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 9 miles away; and Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 20 miles away.
Where Little Hill sits locally
Orcop Hill is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Little Hill.
Little Hill in context
By ONS classification, Little Hill falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Little Hill falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. 14.8% of Little Hill's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Little Hill, 6.3% of the 1,916 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Little Hill; the nearest is about 8 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 Little Hill are The Steiner Academy Hereford (2.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Little Hill's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Little Hill's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Little Hill is about 34 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Little Hill
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Little Hill
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Little Hill
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Frequently Asked Questions in Little Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Little Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Little Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Little Hill is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 7.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (8.1 miles) and St.Owen Dental Studio (8.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Little Hill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Little Hill, 10 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 7.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Little Hill?
The nearest practice to Little Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 7.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (8.3 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (8.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Little Hill, Herefordshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Little Hill, Herefordshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.