Orthodontic practices near Llancloudy
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Llancloudy; 1 practice within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 5.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 5.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 11.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 11.4 miles north | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 11.4 miles north | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 11.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 11.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 11.5 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 11.6 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 Llancloudy with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 5.6 miles south; the next are Hereford (11.0 miles north) and Chepstow (17.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 5.6 miles south |
| Hereford | 9 | 11.0 miles north |
| Chepstow | 1 | 17.3 miles south |
| Pontypool | 1 | 18.3 miles south-west |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 19.7 miles south-west |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 19.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Llancloudy
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Solution Chepstow (5.0 from 151 reviews), 17.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 17.3 miles south |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 18.3 miles south-west |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 11.6 miles north |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 11.6 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Llancloudy 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,804 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 39 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 135th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 30 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 | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 6 miles St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 11 miles Smile Solution Chepstow, Chepstow — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 14 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 Llancloudy
From Llancloudy the nearest practice is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 5.6 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 14.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lodge Dental (18.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (11.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Llancloudy list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 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 Llancloudy are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 11 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Llancloudy to The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre is roughly 10 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Llancloudy
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Local treatment availability around Llancloudy
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Llancloudy. The closest on record are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 6 miles away; St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 11 miles away; and Smile Solution Chepstow, about 17 miles away.
Local context for Llancloudy
Just around 1 km south-east, Penguithal is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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Nearby location pages including Penguithal, Broad Oak, Welsh Newton, Saint Weonards, Welsh Newton Common, and Sandyway can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
The local picture in Llancloudy
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Llancloudy sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Llancloudy, 7.6% of the 1,804 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Llancloudy has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Llancloudy's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Llancloudy is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Llancloudy is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Llancloudy
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Llancloudy helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Llancloudy
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Llancloudy — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Llancloudy — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Llancloudy's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,804 residents in the neighbourhood around Llancloudy, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Llancloudy has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Llancloudy's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Llancloudy is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Llancloudy is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Llancloudy
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Llancloudy can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Llancloudy
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Llancloudy. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Llancloudy
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Llancloudy, Herefordshire alone. You can also browse nearby location pages including Penguithal, Broad Oak, Welsh Newton, Saint Weonards, Welsh Newton Common, and Sandyway.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Llancloudy
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Llancloudy often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Llancloudy?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Llancloudy is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 5.6 miles to the south. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (11.0 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (11.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Llancloudy?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Llancloudy, 1 practice within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Monmouth, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Llancloudy?
The nearest practice to Llancloudy that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 11.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (11.6 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (12.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Llancloudy, 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 Llancloudy, Herefordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.