Orthodontic practices near Lower Maes-coed
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Lower Maes-coed; 11 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 11.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 11.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 11.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 11.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 11.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 11.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 11.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 11.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 12.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lower Maes-coed with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 11.3 miles north-east; the next are Monmouth (15.1 miles south-east) and Pontypool (19.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 11.3 miles north-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 15.1 miles south-east |
| Pontypool | 1 | 19.5 miles south |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 21.6 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 22.6 miles south |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 23.4 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lower Maes-coed
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Lodge Dental in Pontypool (5.0 from 89 reviews), 19.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 19.5 miles south |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 11.7 miles north-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 12.4 miles north-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 12.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Maes-coed 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 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,590 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 21.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4% 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 | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 359th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Fairfield High School — 4.7 miles Kingstone High School — 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 | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 11 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 15 miles Lodge Dental, Pontypool — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 11 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 Maes-coed
From Lower Maes-coed the nearest practice is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 11.3 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. 11 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Dental (19.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (11.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Lower Maes-coed list clear aligners, the nearest 11.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lower Maes-coed are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 11.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lower Maes-coed to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 25 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 290 to 590 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £265 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Maes-coed
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Orthodontist in Lower Maes-coed: This page was put together for people in Lower Maes-coed who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Lower Maes-coed itself or elsewhere in Herefordshire.
Facts about Lower Maes-coed
The nearest other location we cover is Llanveynoe, around 3 km to the west.
Practice data for Lower Maes-coed
There is no orthodontist on our records in Lower Maes-coed itself. The nearest recorded are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 11 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 15 miles away; and Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 20 miles away.
Area profile for Lower Maes-coed
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Lower Maes-coed sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Lower Maes-coed's under-16 share sits at 16.2%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 1,590 residents in Lower Maes-coed's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Lower Maes-coed; the nearest is about 11 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 Maes-coed are Fairfield High School (4.7 miles) and Kingstone High School (5.6 miles). Lower Maes-coed's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Lower Maes-coed's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lower Maes-coed is about 34 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
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You can continue browsing related location pages including Middle Maes-coed, Clodock, Abbey Dore, Llanveynoe, Rowlstone, and Turnastone if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Orthodontic Treatments in Lower Maes-coed
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lower Maes-coed has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
How to Choose in Lower Maes-coed
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 Maes-coed practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lower Maes-coed
Many people in Lower Maes-coed delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lower Maes-coed
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Lower Maes-coed. Lower Maes-coed is classified as 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 16.2% of Lower Maes-coed's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 1,590 residents in Lower Maes-coed's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Lower Maes-coed; the nearest is about 11 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Lower Maes-coed are Fairfield High School (4.7 miles) and Kingstone High School (5.6 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Lower Maes-coed's Local Authority. Lower Maes-coed's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Lower Maes-coed is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lower Maes-coed. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Maes-coed
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Maes-coed often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Maes-coed?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Maes-coed is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 11.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are St.Owen Dental Studio (11.5 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (11.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Maes-coed?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lower Maes-coed, 0 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 11.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Maes-coed?
The nearest practice to Lower Maes-coed that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 11.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (11.7 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (12.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Maes-coed, 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 Maes-coed, Herefordshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.