Orthodontic practices near Oldwood
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Oldwood; 26 practices within 20. The closest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 14.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 14.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 14.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 15.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 16.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 16.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 16.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (374 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 16.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 16.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (62 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Oldwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourport-on-Severn, 14.0 miles east; the next are Kidderminster (15.5 miles north-east) and Hereford (16.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 14.0 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 15.5 miles north-east |
| Hereford | 9 | 16.2 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 16.5 miles south-east |
| Worcester | 8 | 16.9 miles south-east |
| Stourbridge | 4 | 21.8 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 Oldwood
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), 18.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 18.4 miles south-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 18.3 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 16.7 miles south-east |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (846 reviews) | 15.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Oldwood 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 | 1,528 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.1% 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 | 17.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Worcestershire | 511th closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.8% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tenbury High Ormiston Academy — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 453 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 | Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 14 miles Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 16 miles Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 26 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 Oldwood
The nearest practice to Oldwood is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 14 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. 26 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (15.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Oldwood list clear aligners, the nearest 15.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Oldwood 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, 16.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Oldwood to Mercian House Dental Practice is roughly 30 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 360 to 730 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £330 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 220 to 360 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Oldwood
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Orthodontist in Oldwood: This page was put together for people in Oldwood who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Oldwood with the wider Worcestershire area.
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Practice signals around Oldwood
There is no orthodontist on our records in Oldwood itself. The nearest we do hold are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 14 miles away; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 16 miles away; and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 16 miles away.
What official data says about Oldwood
Oldwood is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. With just 12% of residents under 16, Oldwood skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.8% of the 1,528 residents in Oldwood's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Oldwood; the nearest is about 14 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Oldwood are served by secondary schools including Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (1.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Oldwood's Local Authority. Oldwood sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Oldwood is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 32 miles away.
Where Oldwood sits locally
Just under 1 km west, St Michaels is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Oldwood
Starting orthodontic treatment in Oldwood can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Oldwood
Every case in Oldwood follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Oldwood
The orthodontic landscape in Oldwood offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Oldwood
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Oldwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Oldwood
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Oldwood, Worcestershire alone. Related nearby location pages such as St Michaels, Tenbury Wells, Kyrewood, Spurtree, Bockleton, and Kyre Green can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Oldwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Oldwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Oldwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Oldwood is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 14.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Mitton Dental Surgery (14.1 miles) and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (15.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Oldwood?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Oldwood, 0 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stourport-on-Severn, 14.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Oldwood?
The nearest practice to Oldwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 16.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre (16.8 miles) and Willows Dentistry (16.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Oldwood, Worcestershire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Oldwood, Worcestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.