Orthodontic practices near Moorend Cross
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Moorend Cross, 12 practices within 10 and 40 practices within 20. The closest is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, 3.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 3.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (62 reviews) |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 3.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (374 reviews) |
| Edwards StephanieGreat Malvern | 3.8 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Ascent Dental Care MalvernGreat Malvern | 3.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (420 reviews) |
| St Johns DentalWorcester | 8.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (54 reviews) |
| CeroplastWorcester | 8.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care ClinicWorcester | 8.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| St Peter's Dental PracticeWorcester | 9.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (120 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Moorend Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Malvern, 3.1 miles east; the next are Worcester (8.7 miles north-east) and Hereford (13.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Malvern | 4 | 3.1 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 8.7 miles north-east |
| Hereford | 9 | 13.1 miles west |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 16.6 miles north |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 17.7 miles south-east |
| Gloucester | 6 | 18.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Moorend Cross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Redcliffe Orthodontics in Worcester (5.0 from 172 reviews), 9.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 9.6 miles north-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 9.0 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 18.4 miles south |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 3.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Moorend Cross 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,485 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 20.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 58 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Herefordshire | 49th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.1 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dyson Perrins CofE Academy — 3.4 miles The Chase — 3.8 miles John Masefield High School — 5.5 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 | Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 3 miles St Johns Dental, Worcester — 9 miles The Dentist @ Tupsley, Hereford — 13 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 40 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 Moorend Cross
The nearest practice to Moorend Cross is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, 3.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 40.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve (17.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Buckingham House Dental Surgery (3.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Moorend Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 3.1 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 Moorend Cross are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 13.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Moorend Cross
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Orthodontist in Moorend Cross: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Moorend Cross. It connects local orthodontic research in Moorend Cross with the wider Herefordshire area.
Local provider signals in Moorend Cross
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Moorend Cross. The nearest we do hold are Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 3 miles away; St Johns Dental in Worcester, about 9 miles away; and The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 13 miles away.
Moorend Cross in numbers
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Mathon, the closest linked location.
Compare nearby areas
Nearby location pages including Mathon, Norbridge, Ridgeway Cross, Grittlesend, Colwall, and Longley Green can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Moorend Cross in context
Moorend Cross is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 11.6% of Moorend Cross's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,485 residents in the neighbourhood around Moorend Cross, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Moorend Cross is better served than 56% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Moorend Cross are served by secondary schools including Dyson Perrins CofE Academy (3.4 miles) and The Chase (3.8 miles). Moorend Cross's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Moorend Cross's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Moorend Cross is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 34 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Moorend Cross
Orthodontic treatment in Moorend Cross is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Moorend Cross
Practices serving Moorend Cross differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Moorend Cross is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Moorend Cross falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Moorend Cross's under-16 share, 11.6%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Moorend Cross, 5.7% of the 1,485 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Moorend Cross is better served than 56% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Moorend Cross are served by secondary schools including Dyson Perrins CofE Academy (3.4 miles) and The Chase (3.8 miles). Moorend Cross's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Moorend Cross is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Moorend Cross is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 34 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Moorend Cross
The orthodontic landscape in Moorend Cross offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Moorend Cross
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Moorend Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Moorend Cross
These links help widen your research beyond Moorend Cross, Herefordshire if you're open to travelling a little further. Nearby pages covering Mathon, Norbridge, Ridgeway Cross, Grittlesend, Colwall, and Longley Green may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Moorend Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Moorend Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Moorend Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Moorend Cross is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 3.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Beacon DentalCare (3.7 miles) and Edwards Stephanie (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Moorend Cross?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Moorend Cross, 12 practices within 10 miles and 40 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Moorend Cross?
The nearest practice to Moorend Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 13.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (13.8 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (14.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Moorend Cross, Herefordshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Moorend Cross, Herefordshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.