Orthodontic practices near Norton Wood
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Norton Wood; 1 practice within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 10.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 10.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 10.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 10.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 10.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 10.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 10.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 10.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 10.4 miles south-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 Norton Wood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 10.0 miles south-east; the next are Monmouth (23.9 miles south-east) and Great Malvern (25.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 10.0 miles south-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 23.9 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 25.2 miles east |
| Worcester | 5 | 29.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Norton Wood
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 south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 10.1 miles south-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 10.8 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 10.4 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 10.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Norton Wood 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 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,609 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 | 5.5% aged 16 to 24 and 22.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 32 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% 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 | 6.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weobley High School — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 533 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 — 24 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 25 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 Norton Wood
From Norton Wood the nearest practice is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 10 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 9.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Willows Dentistry (10.1 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 7 of the practices around Norton Wood list clear aligners, the nearest 10.1 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 Norton Wood are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Willows Dentistry 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 Norton Wood 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 6.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Norton Wood
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Orthodontist in Norton Wood: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Norton Wood? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Herefordshire, not just Norton Wood.
Area profile for Norton Wood
ONS classifies Norton Wood as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Norton Wood sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Norton Wood's under-16 share sits at 15.2%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,609 residents in Norton Wood's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Norton Wood has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Norton Wood are served by secondary schools including Weobley High School (2.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Norton Wood's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Norton Wood sits close to the England average for deprivation.
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Practice data for Norton Wood
There is no orthodontist on our records in Norton Wood itself. The closest on record are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 10 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 24 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 25 miles away.
About Norton Wood
The nearest other location we cover is Calver Hill, under 1 km to the north.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Norton Wood
Patients in Norton Wood have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Norton Wood
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Norton Wood
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Norton Wood helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Norton Wood
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Norton Wood
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Norton Wood — comparing a couple is worthwhile. ONS classifies Norton Wood as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Norton Wood sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.2% of Norton Wood's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Norton Wood, 6.6% of the 1,609 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to 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 Norton Wood; 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. The closest secondary schools to Norton Wood are Weobley High School (2.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Norton Wood's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Norton Wood sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Norton Wood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Norton Wood
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Norton Wood, Herefordshire, these local links help you keep browsing. You can keep exploring with related pages for Calver Hill, Norton Canon, Sarnesfield, Kinnersley, Mansel Gamage, and Staunton on Wye.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Norton Wood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Norton Wood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Norton Wood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Norton Wood is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 10.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (10.1 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (10.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Norton Wood?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Norton Wood, 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 Norton Wood?
The nearest practice to Norton Wood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, about 10.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (10.2 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (10.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Norton Wood, Herefordshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Norton Wood, Herefordshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.