Orthodontic practices near Little Merthyr
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Little Merthyr; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 16.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 16.2 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 16.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 16.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 16.4 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 16.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 16.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 16.5 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 16.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Little Merthyr with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 16.2 miles east; the next are Monmouth (27.2 miles south-east) and Merthyr Tydfil (28.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 16.2 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 27.2 miles south-east |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 28.4 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 Merthyr
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), 16.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 16.3 miles east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 17.1 miles east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 16.8 miles east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 16.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Little Merthyr 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 | 12.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,541 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 21.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 25 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 456th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lady Hawkins' School — 5.4 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 | St.Owen Dental Studio, Hereford — 16 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 27 miles Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 28 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 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 — 15 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 Merthyr
Little Merthyr is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 16.2 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: Willows Dentistry (16.3 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 6 of the practices around Little Merthyr list clear aligners, the nearest 16.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Little Merthyr are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 16.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Little Merthyr to St.Owen Dental Studio is roughly 35 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 420 to 840 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £190 to £380 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 250 to 420 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Little Merthyr
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Orthodontist in Little Merthyr: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Little Merthyr. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Herefordshire.
The local picture in Little Merthyr
Officially, Little Merthyr is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Little Merthyr sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Little Merthyr has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.5% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.7% of the 1,541 residents in Little Merthyr's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Little Merthyr usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 16 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Little Merthyr are served by secondary schools including Lady Hawkins' School (5.4 miles). Little Merthyr's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Little Merthyr sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Where Little Merthyr sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Brilley, around 1 km to the north.
Local provider signals in Little Merthyr
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Little Merthyr. The closest on record are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 16 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 27 miles away; and Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 28 miles away.
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Little Merthyr
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Areas We Cover Around Little Merthyr
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Frequently Asked Questions in Little Merthyr
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Little Merthyr often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Little Merthyr?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Little Merthyr is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 16.2 miles to the east. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (16.3 miles) and Willows Dentistry (16.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Little Merthyr?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Little Merthyr, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 16.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Little Merthyr?
The nearest practice to Little Merthyr that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 16.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (16.3 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (16.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Little Merthyr, Herefordshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Little Merthyr, Herefordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.