Orthodontic practices near Lower Bearwood
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Lower Bearwood; 9 practices within 20. The closest is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, 12.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 12.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 13.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 13.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 13.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 13.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 13.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 13.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 13.3 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 Lower Bearwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 12.9 miles south-east; the next are Great Malvern (24.7 miles east) and Stourport-on-Severn (27.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 12.9 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 24.7 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 27.3 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 27.8 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 28.7 miles south |
| Kidderminster | 2 | 28.9 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lower Bearwood
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), 12.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 12.9 miles south-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 13.4 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 13.0 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 13.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Bearwood 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 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,694 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 51 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 398th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weobley High School — 3.9 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 | Willows Dentistry, Hereford — 13 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 25 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 27 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 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 — 11 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 Lower Bearwood
From Lower Bearwood the nearest practice is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, 12.9 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. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (28.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (12.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Lower Bearwood list clear aligners, the nearest 12.9 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 Lower Bearwood are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, 12.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lower Bearwood to Willows Dentistry is roughly 30 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 340 to 670 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £300 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Bearwood
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Orthodontist in Lower Bearwood: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Lower Bearwood keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Lower Bearwood itself or elsewhere in Herefordshire.
Keep exploring nearby
For a broader view, related location pages cover Luntley, Pembridge, Lower Hardwick, Upper Hardwick, Headland, and Haven as well as this one.
Local snapshot of Lower Bearwood
Just around 1 km south, Luntley is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice signals around Lower Bearwood
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lower Bearwood itself. The nearest we do hold are Willows Dentistry in Hereford, about 13 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 25 miles away; and Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 27 miles away.
The local picture in Lower Bearwood
Officially, Lower Bearwood is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Lower Bearwood falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. 15.8% of Lower Bearwood's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Lower Bearwood, 6.4% of the 1,694 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Lower Bearwood has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Lower Bearwood attend schools such as Weobley High School (3.9 miles). Lower Bearwood's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Lower Bearwood's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Lower Bearwood
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Lower Bearwood helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lower Bearwood
There's no orthodontist on record in Lower Bearwood itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is about 11 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Lower Bearwood sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.8% of Lower Bearwood's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,694 residents in Lower Bearwood's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Lower Bearwood usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Lower Bearwood are Weobley High School (3.9 miles). Lower Bearwood's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Lower Bearwood sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lower Bearwood
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lower Bearwood has the full spectrum of options. 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 Lower Bearwood
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lower Bearwood — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lower Bearwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lower Bearwood
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Lower Bearwood, Herefordshire alone. Nearby pages covering Luntley, Pembridge, Lower Hardwick, Upper Hardwick, Headland, and Haven may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Bearwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Bearwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Bearwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Bearwood is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, about 12.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (13.0 miles) and St.Owen Dental Studio (13.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Bearwood?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lower Bearwood, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 12.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Bearwood?
The nearest practice to Lower Bearwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, about 12.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (13.0 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (13.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Bearwood, Herefordshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lower Bearwood, Herefordshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.