Orthodontic practices near Lower Hardwick
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Lower Hardwick; 9 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 12.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 12.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| 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 | 12.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 12.8 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 Hardwick with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 12.4 miles south-east; the next are Great Malvern (23.9 miles east) and Stourport-on-Severn (26.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 12.4 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 23.9 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 26.5 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 26.9 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 28.2 miles north-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 28.5 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 Hardwick
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) | 12.9 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 12.4 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 Hardwick 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 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,474 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 20.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 37 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 386th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weobley High School — 3.8 miles Earl Mortimer College — 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 | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 12 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 24 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 26 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 Hardwick
From Lower Hardwick the nearest practice is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 12.4 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: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (28.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (12.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Lower Hardwick list clear aligners, the nearest 12.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lower Hardwick are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 12.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lower Hardwick to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre 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 640 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 190 to 320 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Hardwick
Herefordshire12 nearby locationsCompare braces and clear aligners in Lower Hardwick
Orthodontist in Lower Hardwick: Before booking anything in Lower Hardwick, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Herefordshire.
About Lower Hardwick
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Upper Hardwick, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Lower Hardwick
Lower Hardwick 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. Census data puts 14.2% of Lower Hardwick's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Lower Hardwick, 6.1% of the 1,474 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Lower Hardwick usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Lower Hardwick attend schools such as Weobley High School (3.8 miles) and Earl Mortimer College (5.6 miles). Lower Hardwick's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Lower Hardwick sits close to the England average for deprivation.
What local practice data suggests in Lower Hardwick
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lower Hardwick itself. The closest on record are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 12 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 24 miles away; and Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 26 miles away.
More local pages to browse
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Upper Hardwick, Haven, Lower Bearwood, Dilwyn, Eardisland, and Headland may also help.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Lower Hardwick
Orthodontic treatment in Lower Hardwick 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 Hardwick
No orthodontic practice covers Lower Hardwick directly, though mydentist (about 12 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Officially, Lower Hardwick is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Lower Hardwick. 14.2% of Lower Hardwick's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,474 residents in the neighbourhood around Lower Hardwick, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Lower Hardwick has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Lower Hardwick attend schools such as Weobley High School (3.8 miles) and Earl Mortimer College (5.6 miles). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Lower Hardwick's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Lower Hardwick is roughly mid-table for England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lower Hardwick
The orthodontic landscape in Lower Hardwick offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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 Hardwick
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lower Hardwick — 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 Hardwick. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lower Hardwick
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Lower Hardwick, Herefordshire alone. For a broader comparison, pages for Upper Hardwick, Haven, Lower Bearwood, Dilwyn, Eardisland, and Headland follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Hardwick
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Hardwick often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Hardwick?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Hardwick is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 12.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are St.Owen Dental Studio (12.5 miles) and Willows Dentistry (12.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Hardwick?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lower Hardwick, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 12.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Hardwick?
The nearest practice to Lower Hardwick that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 12.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (12.5 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (12.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Hardwick, Herefordshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lower Hardwick, Herefordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.