Orthodontic practices near Moorcot
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Moorcot; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 13.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 13.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 13.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 13.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 13.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 13.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 13.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 13.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 14.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Moorcot with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 13.8 miles south-east; the next are Great Malvern (26.6 miles east) and Monmouth (28.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 13.8 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 26.6 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 28.7 miles south |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 29.6 miles east |
| Worcester | 3 | 29.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Moorcot
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), 13.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 13.8 miles south-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 14.4 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 13.9 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 13.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Moorcot 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 | 13.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,480 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 20.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 419th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lady Hawkins' School — 4.1 miles Weobley High School — 4.3 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 — 14 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 27 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 29 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 |
| 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 Moorcot
The nearest practice to Moorcot is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 13.8 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. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Willows Dentistry (13.8 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 7 of the practices around Moorcot list clear aligners, the nearest 13.8 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 Moorcot are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, 13.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Moorcot 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 360 to 720 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £325 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 220 to 360 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Moorcot
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Orthodontist in Moorcot: People weighing up braces or aligners in Moorcot can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Herefordshire, not just Moorcot.
Where Moorcot sits locally
Just around 2 km west, Lyonshall is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What local practice data suggests in Moorcot
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Moorcot itself. The nearest we do hold are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 14 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 27 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 29 miles away.
What official data says about Moorcot
Moorcot is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Moorcot has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.1% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,480 residents in Moorcot's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Moorcot; the nearest is about 14 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Moorcot attend schools such as Lady Hawkins' School (4.1 miles) and Weobley High School (4.3 miles). Moorcot's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Moorcot is roughly mid-table for England.
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All Orthodontic Options in Moorcot Explained
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Moorcot
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Moorcot
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The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Moorcot 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 Moorcot. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Moorcot
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Frequently Asked Questions in Moorcot
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Moorcot often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Moorcot?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Moorcot is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 13.8 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (13.8 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (13.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Moorcot?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Moorcot, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 13.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Moorcot?
The nearest practice to Moorcot that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, about 13.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (13.9 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (14.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Moorcot, Herefordshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Moorcot, Herefordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.