Orthodontic practices near Merbach
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Merbach; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 13.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 13.2 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 13.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 13.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 13.4 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 13.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 13.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 13.5 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 13.9 miles 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 Merbach with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 13.2 miles east; the next are Monmouth (24.0 miles south-east) and Merthyr Tydfil (28.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 13.2 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 24.0 miles south-east |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 28.0 miles south-west |
| Pontypool | 1 | 28.4 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 2 | 29.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Merbach
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), 13.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 13.3 miles east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 14.1 miles east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 13.9 miles east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 13.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Merbach 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 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,525 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 23 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 404th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Fairfield High School — 5.1 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 — 13 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 24 miles Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 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 |
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 Merbach
From Merbach the nearest practice is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 13.2 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.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Dental (28.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (13.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 8 of the practices around Merbach list clear aligners, the nearest 13.3 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 Merbach are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 13.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Merbach 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 340 to 690 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £310 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Merbach
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Where Merbach sits locally
Scotland Bank is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Merbach.
Practice signals around Merbach
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Merbach. The nearest recorded are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 13 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 24 miles away; and Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 28 miles away.
What official data says about Merbach
Merbach — 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. Census figures show 16.1% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,525 residents in the neighbourhood around Merbach, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Merbach usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Merbach are served by secondary schools including Fairfield High School (5.1 miles). Merbach's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Merbach sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Scotland Bank, The Bage, Willersley, Winforton, Dorstone, and Bredwardine are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Merbach
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Merbach
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Merbach
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Merbach
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Areas We Cover Around Merbach
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Frequently Asked Questions in Merbach
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Merbach often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Merbach?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Merbach is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 13.2 miles to the east. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (13.3 miles) and Willows Dentistry (13.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Merbach?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Merbach, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 13.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Merbach?
The nearest practice to Merbach that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 13.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (13.3 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (13.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Merbach, 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 Merbach, Herefordshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.