Orthodontic practices near Lucton
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Lucton; 9 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 15.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 15.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 16.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 16.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 16.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 16.3 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 16.3 miles south | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 16.4 miles south | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 16.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 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 Lucton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 15.9 miles south; the next are Stourport-on-Severn (23.6 miles east) and Great Malvern (24.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 15.9 miles south |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 23.6 miles east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 24.2 miles south-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 24.9 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 26.0 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 27.3 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 Lucton
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), 16.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 16.2 miles south |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 16.5 miles south |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 15.9 miles south |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 16.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lucton 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 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,592 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 21.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 49 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 | 447th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wigmore School — 2.7 miles Earl Mortimer College — 5.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 467 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 — 16 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 24 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 24 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 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 — 10 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 Lucton
Lucton is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 15.9 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (24.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (16.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Lucton list clear aligners, the nearest 15.9 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 Lucton 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, 15.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lucton to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre is roughly 35 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 410 to 830 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £185 to £375 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 250 to 410 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lucton
Herefordshire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Lucton
Orthodontist in Lucton: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Lucton? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It connects local orthodontic research in Lucton with the wider Herefordshire area.
Nearby location pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Aymestrey, Becknell, Mortimer's Cross, Ballsgate Common, Kingsland, and Leinthall Earls.
Local snapshot of Lucton
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Aymestrey, the closest linked location.
Local orthodontic signals in Lucton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lucton itself. The nearest we do hold are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 16 miles away; Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 24 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 24 miles away.
The local picture in Lucton
Lucton is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Lucton falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.3% of Lucton's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,592 residents in Lucton's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Lucton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 16 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Lucton attend schools such as Wigmore School (2.7 miles) and Earl Mortimer College (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Lucton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Lucton sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Lucton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Lucton helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lucton
Lucton has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — mydentist — is about 10 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. By ONS classification, Lucton falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Lucton falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.3% of Lucton's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Lucton, 6.6% of the 1,592 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to 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 Lucton; the nearest is about 16 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Lucton are served by secondary schools including Wigmore School (2.7 miles) and Earl Mortimer College (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Lucton's Local Authority. Lucton sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Lucton Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Lucton 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.
Treatment Options in Lucton — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Lucton itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is about 10 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Lucton is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Lucton sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.3% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,592 residents in Lucton's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Lucton; the nearest is about 16 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 Lucton are Wigmore School (2.7 miles) and Earl Mortimer College (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Lucton's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Lucton close to the England median. There is no orthodontist on our records in Lucton itself. The nearest recorded are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 16 miles away; Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 24 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 24 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lucton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lucton
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Lucton, Herefordshire with surrounding locations. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Aymestrey, Becknell, Mortimer's Cross, Ballsgate Common, Kingsland, and Leinthall Earls.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lucton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lucton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lucton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lucton is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 15.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (16.2 miles) and Willows Dentistry (16.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lucton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lucton, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 15.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lucton?
The nearest practice to Lucton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 15.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (16.2 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (16.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lucton, 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 Lucton, Herefordshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.