Orthodontic practices near Michaelchurch
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Michaelchurch; 10 practices within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 8.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 8.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 8.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 8.6 miles north | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 8.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 8.7 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 8.7 miles north | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 8.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 8.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Michaelchurch with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 8.2 miles south; the next are Hereford (8.3 miles north) and Quedgeley (19.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 8.2 miles south |
| Hereford | 9 | 8.3 miles north |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 19.3 miles east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 19.7 miles east |
| Chepstow | 1 | 19.9 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 20.3 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 Michaelchurch
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Solution Chepstow (5.0 from 151 reviews), 19.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 19.9 miles south |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 8.8 miles north |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 8.7 miles north |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 9.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Michaelchurch 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 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,916 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 256th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Steiner Academy Hereford — 4.0 miles John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy — 5.2 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 | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 8 miles St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 8 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 19 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 14 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 5 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 Michaelchurch
From Michaelchurch the nearest practice is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 8.2 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. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 14.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (20 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (8.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Michaelchurch list clear aligners, the nearest 8.2 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 Michaelchurch are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 8.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Michaelchurch to The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre is roughly 20 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 210 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Michaelchurch
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Orthodontist in Michaelchurch: People weighing up braces or aligners in Michaelchurch can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Herefordshire.
Michaelchurch at a glance
Just under 1 km north, Pencoyd is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Michaelchurch
Officially, Michaelchurch is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Michaelchurch falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Michaelchurch's under-16 share sits at 14.8%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Michaelchurch, 6.3% of the 1,916 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 Michaelchurch usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Michaelchurch are The Steiner Academy Hereford (4.0 miles) and John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (5.2 miles). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Michaelchurch's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Michaelchurch sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Michaelchurch is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 33 miles away.
What we know about practices near Michaelchurch
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Michaelchurch itself. The closest on record are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 8 miles away; St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 8 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 19 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Michaelchurch
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Michaelchurch often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Michaelchurch?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Michaelchurch is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 8.2 miles to the south. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (8.3 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (8.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Michaelchurch?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Michaelchurch, 10 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Monmouth, 8.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Michaelchurch?
The nearest practice to Michaelchurch that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 8.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (8.8 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (9.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Michaelchurch, 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 Michaelchurch, Herefordshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.