Orthodontic practices near Luntley
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Luntley; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 12.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 12.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 12.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 12.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 12.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 12.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 12.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 12.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 12.7 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 Luntley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 12.4 miles south-east; the next are Great Malvern (24.6 miles east) and Stourport-on-Severn (27.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 12.4 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 24.6 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 27.6 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 27.7 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 28.0 miles south |
| Kidderminster | 2 | 29.2 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 Luntley
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), 12.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 12.4 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) | 12.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Luntley 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 — 3.2 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.Owen Dental Studio, Hereford — 12 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 25 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 28 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 Luntley
From Luntley the nearest practice is St.Owen Dental Studio 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.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (29.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (12.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Luntley 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 Luntley 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 Luntley to St.Owen Dental Studio 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 Luntley
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Orthodontist in Luntley: People weighing up braces or aligners in Luntley can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It connects local orthodontic research in Luntley with the wider Herefordshire area.
Area profile for Luntley
Luntley — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 14.2% of Luntley's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Luntley, 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. Luntley has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Luntley are Weobley High School (3.2 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Luntley's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Luntley close to the England median.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Related pages for Lower Bearwood, Headland, Pembridge, Haven, Lower Hardwick, and Upper Hardwick are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Luntley
There is no orthodontist on our records in Luntley itself. The nearest we do hold are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 12 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 25 miles away; and Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 28 miles away.
About Luntley
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Lower Bearwood, the closest linked location.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Luntley
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Luntley helps you ask the right questions. 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 Luntley
There's no orthodontist on record in Luntley itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is about 12 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Luntley's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. 14.2% of Luntley's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Luntley, 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 Luntley usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 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 Luntley are Weobley High School (3.2 miles). Luntley's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Luntley close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Luntley
The orthodontic landscape in Luntley offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Luntley
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Luntley — 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 Luntley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Luntley
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Luntley, Herefordshire alone. Nearby pages covering Lower Bearwood, Headland, Pembridge, Haven, Lower Hardwick, and Upper Hardwick may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Luntley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Luntley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Luntley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Luntley is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 12.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (12.4 miles) and Willows Dentistry (12.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Luntley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Luntley, 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 Luntley?
The nearest practice to Luntley 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 (12.4 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (12.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Luntley, 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 Luntley, Herefordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.