Orthodontic practices near Lower Egleton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lower Egleton; 13 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 7.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 7.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 7.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 7.8 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 7.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 7.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 8.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 8.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 8.2 miles west | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lower Egleton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 7.2 miles south-west; the next are Great Malvern (9.1 miles east) and Worcester (14.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 7.2 miles south-west |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 9.1 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 14.2 miles north-east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 19.9 miles north-east |
| Gloucester | 6 | 20.3 miles south-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 21.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lower Egleton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Redcliffe Orthodontics in Worcester (5.0 from 172 reviews), 15.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 15.3 miles east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 14.7 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 9.1 miles east |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 4.9 (374 reviews) | 9.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Egleton 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 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,848 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 34 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 207th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Mary's RC High School — 5.6 miles Queen Elizabeth High School — 5.9 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 | The Dentist @ Tupsley, Hereford — 7 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 9 miles St Johns Dental, Worcester — 14 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 | 13 within 10 miles, 22 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 Lower Egleton
The nearest practice to Lower Egleton is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 7.2 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 13 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (20.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (7.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Lower Egleton list clear aligners, the nearest 7.2 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 Egleton are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 7.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lower Egleton to The Dentist @ Tupsley 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 190 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Egleton
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Orthodontist in Lower Egleton: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Lower Egleton understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Lower Egleton or another part of Herefordshire.
Lower Egleton in numbers
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Stretton Grandison, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Lower Egleton
Lower Egleton is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Lower Egleton's under-16 share, 13.7%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Lower Egleton, 6.7% of the 1,848 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Lower Egleton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 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 Egleton attend schools such as St Mary's RC High School (5.6 miles) and Queen Elizabeth High School (5.9 miles). Lower Egleton's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Lower Egleton close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lower Egleton is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 38 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Stretton Grandison, Upper Egleton, Much Cowarne, Panks Bridge, Canon Frome, and Monkhide.
Useful local orthodontic context for Lower Egleton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lower Egleton itself. The closest on record are The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 7 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 9 miles away; and St Johns Dental in Worcester, about 14 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Lower Egleton
Orthodontic treatment in Lower Egleton is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lower Egleton
Not every practice near Lower Egleton offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Lower Egleton is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, Lower Egleton skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Lower Egleton, 6.7% of the 1,848 residents are aged 10 to 15, above 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 Lower Egleton; the nearest is about 7 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 Lower Egleton are St Mary's RC High School (5.6 miles) and Queen Elizabeth High School (5.9 miles). Lower Egleton's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Lower Egleton's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Lower Egleton is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Lower Egleton
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Lower Egleton can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
How to Choose in Lower Egleton
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Lower Egleton practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lower Egleton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lower Egleton
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Lower Egleton, Herefordshire within a broader nearby area. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Stretton Grandison, Upper Egleton, Much Cowarne, Panks Bridge, Canon Frome, and Monkhide.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Egleton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Egleton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Egleton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Egleton is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 7.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (7.2 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (7.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Egleton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lower Egleton, 13 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 7.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Egleton?
The nearest practice to Lower Egleton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 7.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (8.0 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (8.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Egleton, Herefordshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lower Egleton, Herefordshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.