Orthodontic practices near Lower Kinsham
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Lower Kinsham; 9 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 18.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 18.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 18.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 18.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 18.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 18.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 18.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 18.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 18.5 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 Kinsham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 18.1 miles south-east; the next are Shrewsbury (28.2 miles north) and Stourport-on-Severn (28.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 18.1 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury | 1 | 28.2 miles north |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 28.2 miles east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 28.4 miles south-east |
| Kidderminster | 1 | 29.4 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 30.0 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 Kinsham
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), 18.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 18.1 miles south-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 18.6 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 18.1 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 18.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Kinsham 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 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,482 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 21.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 13 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 487th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wigmore School — 4.3 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 — 18 miles Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 28 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 28 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 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 — 6 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 Kinsham
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Lower Kinsham; the nearest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 18.1 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (29.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (18.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 8 of the practices around Lower Kinsham list clear aligners, the nearest 18.1 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 Kinsham 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, 18.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lower Kinsham to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre is roughly 40 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 470 to 940 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £210 to £425 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 280 to 470 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Kinsham
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Orthodontist in Lower Kinsham: Before booking anything in Lower Kinsham, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Herefordshire and the surrounding area.
A quick look at Lower Kinsham
Heading north-east for around 2 km brings you to Limebrook, the closest linked location.
What we know about practices near Lower Kinsham
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lower Kinsham itself. The nearest recorded are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 18 miles away; Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 28 miles away; and Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 28 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Byton, Combe Moor, Limebrook, Lingen, Deerfold, and Stansbatch.
Lower Kinsham in context
ONS classifies Lower Kinsham as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Lower Kinsham's under-16 share, 13.2%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,482 residents in Lower Kinsham's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Lower Kinsham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 18 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Lower Kinsham are served by secondary schools including Wigmore School (4.3 miles). Lower Kinsham's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Lower Kinsham close to the England median.
All Orthodontic Options in Lower Kinsham Explained
Patients in Lower Kinsham have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Lower Kinsham
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Lower Kinsham
Starting orthodontic treatment in Lower Kinsham can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Lower Kinsham follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lower Kinsham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lower Kinsham
These links help widen your research beyond Lower Kinsham, Herefordshire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Byton, Combe Moor, Limebrook, Lingen, Deerfold, and Stansbatch.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Kinsham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Kinsham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Kinsham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Kinsham is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 18.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (18.1 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (18.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Kinsham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lower Kinsham, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 18.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Kinsham?
The nearest practice to Lower Kinsham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 18.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (18.1 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (18.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Kinsham, 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 Kinsham, Herefordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.