Orthodontic practices near Lugwardine
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Lugwardine, 9 practices within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 1.7 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 1.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 1.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 2.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 2.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 2.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 2.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 2.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 2.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 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 Lugwardine with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 1.7 miles west; the next are Great Malvern (14.4 miles east) and Monmouth (18.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 1.7 miles west |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 14.4 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 18.0 miles south |
| Worcester | 8 | 19.7 miles north-east |
| Gloucester | 7 | 22.4 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 23.3 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lugwardine
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern (5.0 from 62 reviews), 14.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 14.4 miles east |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 4.9 (374 reviews) | 15.1 miles east |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 2.5 miles west |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 1.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lugwardine 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 1,913 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,327 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 | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 28.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 227 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Herefordshire | 25th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Mary's RC High School — 0.4 miles The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School — 1.3 miles Aylestone School — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,277 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 — 2 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 14 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 18 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 17 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 Lugwardine
Lugwardine is 1.7 miles from Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 17.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (22.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (1.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Lugwardine list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 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 Lugwardine 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, 1.7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lugwardine
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Orthodontist in Lugwardine: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Lugwardine understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Herefordshire. Lugwardine — a small village with a population of around 1,913 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local snapshot of Lugwardine
With a population of roughly 1,913, Lugwardine is a small village within Herefordshire. West Lydiatt is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-east of Lugwardine.
Area profile for Lugwardine
Officially, Lugwardine is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Lugwardine falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.2% of Lugwardine's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Lugwardine, 6.6% of the 2,327 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Lugwardine has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Lugwardine attend schools such as St Mary's RC High School (0.4 miles) and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (1.3 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Lugwardine's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Lugwardine among England's less deprived areas.
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Local orthodontic signals in Lugwardine
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lugwardine itself. The closest on record are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 2 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 14 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 18 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Lugwardine
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Lugwardine helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Lugwardine
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lugwardine
Practices serving Lugwardine differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. By ONS classification, Lugwardine falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Lugwardine falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. 17.2% of Lugwardine's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 2,327 residents in Lugwardine's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Lugwardine has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Lugwardine are served by secondary schools including St Mary's RC High School (0.4 miles) and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (1.3 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Lugwardine's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Lugwardine's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Lugwardine
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Lugwardine can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Lugwardine — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Lugwardine. Lugwardine's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Lugwardine falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Lugwardine's under-16 share sits at 17.2%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,327 residents in the neighbourhood around Lugwardine, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Lugwardine has more choice than 72% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Lugwardine are St Mary's RC High School (0.4 miles) and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (1.3 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Lugwardine's Local Authority. Lugwardine's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Lugwardine itself. The nearest we do hold are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 2 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 14 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 18 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lugwardine. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lugwardine
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Lugwardine, Herefordshire, these local links help you keep browsing. Other local pages worth browsing include West Lydiatt, Tidnor, Veldo, Bartestree, Sutton Marsh, and Withington Marsh.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lugwardine
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lugwardine often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lugwardine?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lugwardine is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 1.7 miles to the west. The next closest are The Dentist @ Tupsley (1.8 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lugwardine?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Lugwardine, 9 practices within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lugwardine?
The nearest practice to Lugwardine that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 1.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (2.5 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (2.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lugwardine, Herefordshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lugwardine, Herefordshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.