Orthodontic practices near Old Gore
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Old Gore; 9 practices within 10 and 33 practices within 20. The closest is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 9.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 9.4 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 9.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 9.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 9.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 9.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 9.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 9.9 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 10.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Old Gore with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 9.4 miles north-west; the next are Monmouth (12.5 miles south-west) and Great Malvern (14.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 9.4 miles north-west |
| Monmouth | 1 | 12.5 miles south-west |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 14.0 miles north-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 14.0 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 14.4 miles south-east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 18.1 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 Old Gore
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse (5.0 from 303 reviews), 18.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 18.4 miles south-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 14.4 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 14.0 miles north-east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 18.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Old Gore 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 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,783 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 36 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 307th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy — 3.0 miles Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre — 5.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,274 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 | The Dentist @ Tupsley, Hereford — 9 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 12 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 | 9 within 10 miles, 33 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 4 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 Old Gore
From Old Gore the nearest practice is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 9.4 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 are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 33.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (14.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (9.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Old Gore list clear aligners, the nearest 9.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Old Gore are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 9.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 35 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Old Gore 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 240 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 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Old Gore
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Orthodontist in Old Gore: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Old Gore often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Herefordshire and the surrounding area.
Local context for Old Gore
The nearest other location we cover is Perrystone Hill, under 1 km to the east.
The local picture in Old Gore
Old Gore — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Old Gore has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.7% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,783 residents in the neighbourhood around Old Gore, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Old Gore; the nearest is about 9 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 Old Gore attend schools such as John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (3.0 miles) and Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre (5.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Old Gore's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Old Gore sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Old Gore is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 35 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice data for Old Gore
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Old Gore itself. The closest on record are The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 9 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 12 miles away; and ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 14 miles away.
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Old Gore
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Old Gore
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Old Gore
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Old Gore
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Areas We Cover Around Old Gore
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Frequently Asked Questions in Old Gore
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Old Gore often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Old Gore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Old Gore is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 9.4 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Brighton Villa Dental Care (9.8 miles) and Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative Dentist (9.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Old Gore?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Old Gore, 9 practices within 10 miles and 33 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 9.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Old Gore?
The nearest practice to Old Gore that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 9.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (9.8 miles) and Willows Dentistry (10.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Old Gore, Herefordshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Old Gore, Herefordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.