Orthodontic practices near Marlas
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Marlas; 9 practices within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 7.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 7.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 7.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 7.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 8.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 8.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 8.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 8.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 8.5 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 Marlas with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 7.6 miles north-east; the next are Monmouth (11.4 miles south-east) and Pontypool (20.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 7.6 miles north-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 11.4 miles south-east |
| Pontypool | 1 | 20.4 miles south-west |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 22.2 miles south |
| Chepstow | 1 | 22.8 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 23.5 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 Marlas
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), 8.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 8.1 miles north-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 8.5 miles north-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 8.8 miles north-east |
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 4.9 (108 reviews) | 11.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Marlas 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 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,826 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 33 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 222nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Steiner Academy Hereford — 2.9 miles Kingstone High School — 4.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 345 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 Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 8 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 11 miles Lodge Dental, Pontypool — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 10 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 Marlas
From Marlas the nearest practice is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 7.6 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. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 10.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Dental (20.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (8.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Marlas list clear aligners, the nearest 7.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Marlas are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 7.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 35 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Marlas to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 15 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Marlas
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Orthodontist in Marlas: People weighing up braces or aligners in Marlas can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Herefordshire.
What we know about practices near Marlas
There is no orthodontist on our records in Marlas itself. The nearest recorded are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 8 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 11 miles away; and Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 20 miles away.
Marlas at a glance
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Saint Devereux, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Marlas
Marlas — 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. Marlas's under-16 share sits at 14.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Marlas, 6.2% of the 1,826 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Marlas has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 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 Marlas attend schools such as The Steiner Academy Hereford (2.9 miles) and Kingstone High School (4.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Marlas's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Marlas is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Marlas is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 35 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Widen your local search
You can also compare treatment pages for Saint Devereux, Kilpeck, Bagwyllydiart, Trelough, Wormbridge, and Garway Hill if you are weighing up more than one location.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Marlas
Patients in Marlas have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Marlas offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Marlas
Starting orthodontic treatment in Marlas can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Marlas runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Marlas. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Marlas
This part of the page places Marlas, Herefordshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering Saint Devereux, Kilpeck, Bagwyllydiart, Trelough, Wormbridge, and Garway Hill may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Marlas
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Marlas often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Marlas?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Marlas is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 7.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (7.9 miles) and St.Owen Dental Studio (7.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Marlas?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Marlas, 9 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 7.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Marlas?
The nearest practice to Marlas that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 7.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (8.1 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (8.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Marlas, Herefordshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Marlas, Herefordshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.