Orthodontic practices near Mahollam
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Mahollam; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 17.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 17.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 17.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 17.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 17.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 17.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 17.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 17.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 17.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Mahollam with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 17.3 miles south-east; the next are Monmouth (29.8 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 Mahollam
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), 17.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 17.3 miles south-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 18.1 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 17.7 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 17.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Mahollam 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 | 12.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,769 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 22.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 50 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 478th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lady Hawkins' School — 2.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 281 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 | St.Owen Dental Studio, Hereford — 17 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 30 miles Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 32 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 — 11 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 Mahollam
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Mahollam; the nearest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 17.3 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: Willows Dentistry (17.3 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 6 of the practices around Mahollam list clear aligners, the nearest 17.3 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 Mahollam are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, 17.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Mahollam to St.Owen Dental Studio 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 450 to 900 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £200 to £405 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 450 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Mahollam
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Orthodontist in Mahollam: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Mahollam understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Mahollam itself or elsewhere in Herefordshire.
What official data says about Mahollam
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Mahollam sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Mahollam's under-16 share, 12.6%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,769 residents in the neighbourhood around Mahollam, 4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Mahollam; the nearest is about 17 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 Mahollam are Lady Hawkins' School (2.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Mahollam's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Mahollam's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
What local practice data suggests in Mahollam
There is no orthodontist on our records in Mahollam itself. The nearest recorded are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 17 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 30 miles away; and Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 32 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
Nearby location pages including Hergest, Lower Hergest, Brilley Mountain, Bredward, Chickward, and Pentre-Jack can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Where Mahollam sits locally
Just under 1 km west, Hergest is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Mahollam
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Mahollam helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Mahollam
Mahollam has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — mydentist — is about 11 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. ONS classifies Mahollam as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Mahollam sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Mahollam has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.6% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4% of the 1,769 residents in Mahollam's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Mahollam; the nearest is about 17 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Mahollam are served by secondary schools including Lady Hawkins' School (2.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Mahollam's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Mahollam close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Mahollam
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Mahollam has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
How to Choose in Mahollam
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 Mahollam practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Mahollam. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Mahollam
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Mahollam, Herefordshire within a broader nearby area. You can also browse nearby location pages including Hergest, Lower Hergest, Brilley Mountain, Bredward, Chickward, and Pentre-Jack.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Mahollam
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Mahollam often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mahollam?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mahollam is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 17.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (17.3 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (17.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mahollam?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Mahollam, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 17.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Mahollam?
The nearest practice to Mahollam that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, about 17.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (17.4 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (17.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Mahollam, 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 Mahollam, Herefordshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.