Orthodontic practices near Lower Grove Common
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lower Grove Common; 10 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 8.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 8.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 8.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 9.0 miles north | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 9.0 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 9.1 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 9.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 9.1 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 9.1 miles north | – | – | – | 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 Grove Common with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 8.6 miles south; the next are Hereford (8.8 miles north) and Quedgeley (17.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 8.6 miles south |
| Hereford | 9 | 8.8 miles north |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 17.3 miles south-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 17.6 miles east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 18.7 miles north-east |
| Chepstow | 1 | 19.9 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 Grove Common
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Solution Chepstow (5.0 from 151 reviews), 19.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 19.9 miles south |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 18.1 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 18.7 miles north-east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 19.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Grove Common 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% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,554 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 70 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 271st closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy — 3.1 miles The Steiner Academy Hereford — 5.6 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 — 9 miles St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 9 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 25 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 3 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 Grove Common
The nearest practice to Lower Grove Common is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 8.6 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 10 practices, and within 20 there are 25.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (18 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Lower Grove Common list clear aligners, the nearest 8.6 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 Lower Grove Common are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 8.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lower Grove Common to The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre is roughly 20 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 220 to 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Grove Common
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Orthodontist in Lower Grove Common: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Lower Grove Common understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Herefordshire.
Useful local orthodontic context for Lower Grove Common
There is no orthodontist on our records in Lower Grove Common itself. The nearest we do hold are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 9 miles away; St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 9 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 17 miles away.
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You can continue browsing related location pages including Upper Grove Common, Winter's Cross, Pict's Cross, Peterstow, St Owen's Cross, and Sellack if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Area profile for Lower Grove Common
Lower Grove Common 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 12% of residents under 16, Lower Grove Common skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,554 residents in Lower Grove Common's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Lower Grove Common has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Lower Grove Common are served by secondary schools including John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (3.1 miles) and The Steiner Academy Hereford (5.6 miles). Lower Grove Common's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Lower Grove Common close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lower Grove Common is about 33 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Local context for Lower Grove Common
The nearest other location we cover is Upper Grove Common, under 1 km to the east.
All Orthodontic Options in Lower Grove Common Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Lower Grove Common offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Lower Grove Common offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lower Grove Common
Orthodontic treatment in Lower Grove Common 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Lower Grove Common
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Lower Grove Common
Treatment in Lower Grove Common runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lower Grove Common. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lower Grove Common
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Lower Grove Common, Herefordshire, these local links help you keep browsing. Other local pages worth browsing include Upper Grove Common, Winter's Cross, Pict's Cross, Peterstow, St Owen's Cross, and Sellack.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Grove Common
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Grove Common often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Grove Common?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Grove Common is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 8.6 miles to the south. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (8.8 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (9.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Grove Common?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lower Grove Common, 10 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Monmouth, 8.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Grove Common?
The nearest practice to Lower Grove Common that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 8.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (9.2 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (9.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Grove Common, 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 Grove Common, Herefordshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.