Orthodontic practices near Lower Broxwood
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Lower Broxwood; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 12.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 12.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 12.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 12.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 12.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 12.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 12.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 12.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 12.7 miles south-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 Lower Broxwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 12.5 miles south-east; the next are Great Malvern (25.9 miles east) and Monmouth (27.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 12.5 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 25.9 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 27.2 miles south |
| Worcester | 4 | 29.4 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 29.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lower Broxwood
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), 12.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 12.5 miles south-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 13.1 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 12.7 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 12.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Broxwood 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 | 13.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,480 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 20.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 394th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weobley High School — 3.1 miles Lady Hawkins' School — 4.8 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 — 12 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 26 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 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 — 12 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 Broxwood
From Lower Broxwood the nearest practice is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 12.5 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.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Willows Dentistry (12.5 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 7 of the practices around Lower Broxwood list clear aligners, the nearest 12.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lower Broxwood are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, 12.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lower Broxwood to St.Owen Dental Studio 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 320 to 650 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £145 to £290 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 320 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Broxwood
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Orthodontist in Lower Broxwood: Before booking anything in Lower Broxwood, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Lower Broxwood itself or elsewhere in Herefordshire.
Area profile for Lower Broxwood
By ONS classification, Lower Broxwood falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.1% of Lower Broxwood's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,480 residents in Lower Broxwood's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Lower Broxwood; the nearest is about 13 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Lower Broxwood are Weobley High School (3.1 miles) and Lady Hawkins' School (4.8 miles). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Lower Broxwood's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Lower Broxwood sits close to the England average for deprivation.
A quick look at Lower Broxwood
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Meer Common, the closest linked location.
What local practice data suggests in Lower Broxwood
There is no orthodontist on our records in Lower Broxwood itself. The closest on record are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 12 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 26 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 27 miles away.
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Related pages for Meer Common, Woonton Ash, Moorcot, Woonton, Logaston, and Sarnesfield are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Lower Broxwood
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lower Broxwood has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lower Broxwood
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lower Broxwood — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Lower Broxwood
Orthodontic treatment in Lower Broxwood is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lower Broxwood
There's no orthodontist on record in Lower Broxwood itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is about 12 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 Broxwood sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Lower Broxwood's under-16 share, 13.1%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Lower Broxwood, 6.6% of the 1,480 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 Broxwood has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Lower Broxwood are served by secondary schools including Weobley High School (3.1 miles) and Lady Hawkins' School (4.8 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Lower Broxwood's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Lower Broxwood close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lower Broxwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lower Broxwood
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Lower Broxwood, Herefordshire alone. You can keep exploring with related pages for Meer Common, Woonton Ash, Moorcot, Woonton, Logaston, and Sarnesfield.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Broxwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Broxwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Broxwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Broxwood is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 12.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (12.5 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (12.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Broxwood?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lower Broxwood, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 12.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Broxwood?
The nearest practice to Lower Broxwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, about 12.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (12.7 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (12.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Broxwood, 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 Lower Broxwood, Herefordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.