Orthodontic practices near Moccas
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Moccas; 1 practice within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 10.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 10.0 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 10.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 10.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 10.2 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 10.3 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 10.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 10.3 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 10.7 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 Moccas with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 10.0 miles east; the next are Monmouth (21.3 miles south-east) and Great Malvern (26.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 10.0 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 21.3 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 26.5 miles east |
| Pontypool | 1 | 27.1 miles south |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 28.7 miles south-west |
| Cwmbran | 2 | 29.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Moccas
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), 10.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 10.1 miles east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 11.0 miles east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 10.7 miles east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 10.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Moccas 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 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,523 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 23.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.6% 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 | 20.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 328th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Fairfield High School — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 607 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 — 10 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 21 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 26 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 | 1 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 Moccas
The nearest practice to Moccas is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 10 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 9.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Dental (27.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (10.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 9 of the practices around Moccas list clear aligners, the nearest 10.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Moccas 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, 10.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Moccas to St.Owen Dental Studio 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 260 to 520 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £235 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 260 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 13.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Moccas
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Moccas, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Herefordshire.
Local snapshot of Moccas
Brobury is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of Moccas.
What official data says about Moccas
Moccas is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Moccas falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. 15.4% of Moccas's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Moccas, 6.9% of the 1,523 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Moccas; the nearest is about 10 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 Moccas are Fairfield High School (2.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Moccas's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Moccas is roughly mid-table for England.
Useful local orthodontic context for Moccas
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Moccas. The nearest we do hold are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 10 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 21 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 26 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Brobury, Blakemere, Bredwardine, Monnington on Wye, Letton, and Mansel Gamage.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Moccas
Starting orthodontic treatment in Moccas can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Moccas
Not every practice near Moccas offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. ONS classifies Moccas as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Moccas falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. 15.4% of Moccas's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,523 residents in Moccas's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Moccas; the nearest is about 10 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Moccas are served by secondary schools including Fairfield High School (2.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Moccas's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Moccas is roughly mid-table for England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Moccas
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Moccas can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Moccas
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Moccas — 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 Moccas. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Moccas
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Moccas, Herefordshire alone. Other local pages worth browsing include Brobury, Blakemere, Bredwardine, Monnington on Wye, Letton, and Mansel Gamage.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Moccas
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Moccas often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Moccas?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Moccas is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 10.0 miles to the east. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (10.1 miles) and Willows Dentistry (10.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Moccas?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Moccas, 1 practice within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 10.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Moccas?
The nearest practice to Moccas that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 10.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (10.1 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (10.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Moccas, 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 Moccas, Herefordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.