NHS Treatment in Mordiford at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of 2,098 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 3.7 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Mary's RC High School — 2.6 miles The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School — 2.9 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — about 40 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.3% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Mordiford
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Mordiford, 9 practices within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 3.3 miles north-west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, 3.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 3.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 20.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 20.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 20.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Mordiford with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Hereford, 3.7 miles north-west; the next are Gloucester (20.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 3 | 3.7 miles north-west |
| Gloucester | 3 | 20.1 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Mordiford
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), 4.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 4.0 miles north-west |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 3.7 miles north-west |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (167 reviews) | 4.0 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Mordiford, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 8.4 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford, 3.7 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 40 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Mordiford are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
For families in Mordiford, the NHS pathway offers a subsidised route to fixed braces for eligible children. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. The main limitation is waiting time, which can be substantial across Herefordshire.
NHS vs Private Fees in Mordiford
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Going private for the same metal braces in Mordiford costs roughly £1,500–£3,500; you're paying for immediate access and appliance choice rather than a better clinical result.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Mordiford?
Many patients in Herefordshire wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Mordiford
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS waiting times in Herefordshire are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
What's available in Mordiford depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Mordiford falls in a less deprived area than most of England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. In the census neighbourhood around Mordiford, 7% of the 2,098 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Mordiford is about 40 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. By ONS classification, Mordiford falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Census figures show 16.4% of the local population is under 16. The closest secondary schools to Mordiford are St Mary's RC High School (2.6 miles) and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Mordiford's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Mordiford has more choice than 72% of towns in England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Mordiford. The closest on record are The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 3 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 14 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 16 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Mordiford
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. Parents in Mordiford increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
Children's Orthodontics in Mordiford — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Mordiford vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Census figures show 16.4% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,098 residents in the neighbourhood around Mordiford, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. The closest secondary schools to Mordiford are St Mary's RC High School (2.6 miles) and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Mordiford's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Mordiford's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Mordiford falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. National deprivation data ranks Mordiford among England's less deprived areas. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Mordiford has more choice than 72% of towns in England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Mordiford is about 40 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer children's assessments and NHS-funded treatment for eligible patients.
Understanding Orthodontic Eligibility in Mordiford
Eligibility for NHS braces is decided by a clinical scoring system, not by appearance alone. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across Herefordshire to decide who receives funded treatment. Understanding the scoring in advance means a more informed conversation with your dentist.
How Eligibility Is Scored
Whether the NHS funds treatment comes down to the IOTN score, a standardised two-part measure used right across Herefordshire.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Mordiford
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mordiford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mordiford is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 3.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (3.7 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (3.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mordiford?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Mordiford, 9 practices within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Mordiford?
The nearest practice to Mordiford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 3.7 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (4.0 miles) and Willows Dentistry (4.0 miles).
What county is Mordiford in?
Mordiford falls within Herefordshire.
What kind of area is Mordiford?
By ONS classification, Mordiford falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
Is tooth decay common among young children near Mordiford?
Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
Which NHS body covers Mordiford for dental care?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board.
What type of brace does the NHS provide?
Almost always metal fixed braces — ceramic, lingual and aligner treatment aren't NHS options. A less visible appliance means going private.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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