Orthodontic practices near Much Marcle
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Much Marcle; 3 practices within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 9.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 9.5 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 9.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 10.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 10.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 10.1 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 10.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 10.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 10.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Much Marcle with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 9.5 miles north-west; the next are Great Malvern (11.3 miles north-east) and Gloucester (13.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 9.5 miles north-west |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 11.3 miles north-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 13.7 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 14.6 miles south-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 15.2 miles south-west |
| Worcester | 6 | 17.5 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 Much Marcle
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), 18.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 18.2 miles north-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 17.5 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 14.1 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 11.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Much Marcle 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 | 12% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,322 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 28 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 309th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Masefield High School — 4.4 miles John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy — 5.6 miles Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre — 5.7 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 Dentist @ Tupsley, Hereford — 10 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 11 miles ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — 14 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 | 3 within 10 miles, 48 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 6 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 Much Marcle
The nearest practice to Much Marcle is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 9.5 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 are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 48.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (14 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (9.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Much Marcle list clear aligners, the nearest 9.5 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 Much Marcle 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, 9.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 37 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Much Marcle to The Dentist @ Tupsley 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 250 to 490 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £220 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Much Marcle
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Orthodontist in Much Marcle: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Much Marcle understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Herefordshire, not just Much Marcle.
Useful local orthodontic context for Much Marcle
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Much Marcle. The closest on record are The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 10 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 11 miles away; and ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 14 miles away.
Much Marcle at a glance
Just around 2 km south-west, Lyne Down is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Lyne Down, Hallwood Green, Kempley, Putley, Ridge Hill, and Perrystone Hill are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What official data says about Much Marcle
Much Marcle's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Much Marcle falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12% of Much Marcle's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.7% of the 1,322 residents in Much Marcle's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Much Marcle usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Much Marcle are served by secondary schools including John Masefield High School (4.4 miles) and John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (5.6 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Much Marcle's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Much Marcle is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Much Marcle is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 37 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Much Marcle
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Much Marcle can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
How to Choose in Much Marcle
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Much Marcle practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Much Marcle
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Much Marcle helps you ask the right questions. 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 Much Marcle
No orthodontic practice covers Much Marcle directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 6 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Much Marcle is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Much Marcle falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Much Marcle's under-16 share, 12%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.7% of the 1,322 residents in Much Marcle's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Much Marcle usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Much Marcle attend schools such as John Masefield High School (4.4 miles) and John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (5.6 miles). Much Marcle's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Much Marcle is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Much Marcle is about 37 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Much Marcle. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Much Marcle
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Much Marcle, Herefordshire with surrounding locations. Nearby pages covering Lyne Down, Hallwood Green, Kempley, Putley, Ridge Hill, and Perrystone Hill may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Much Marcle
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Much Marcle often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Much Marcle?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Much Marcle is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 9.5 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (9.9 miles) and Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative Dentist (10.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Much Marcle?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Much Marcle, 3 practices within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 9.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Much Marcle?
The nearest practice to Much Marcle that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 9.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (10.2 miles) and Willows Dentistry (10.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Much Marcle, Herefordshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Much Marcle, Herefordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.