Orthodontic practices near Orcop Hill
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Orcop Hill; 10 practices within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 7.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 7.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 7.4 miles north | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 7.5 miles north | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 7.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 7.6 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 7.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 7.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 7.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Orcop Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 7.1 miles north; the next are Monmouth (9.9 miles south) and Pontypool (20.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 7.1 miles north |
| Monmouth | 1 | 9.9 miles south |
| Pontypool | 1 | 20.9 miles south-west |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 21.6 miles north-east |
| Chepstow | 1 | 21.6 miles south |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 22.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Orcop Hill
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), 7.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 7.7 miles north |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 7.9 miles north |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 8.3 miles north |
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 4.9 (108 reviews) | 9.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Orcop Hill 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 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,916 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 203rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Steiner Academy Hereford — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 345 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 Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 7 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 10 miles Lodge Dental, Pontypool — 21 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 10 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 Orcop Hill
From Orcop Hill the nearest practice is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 7.1 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 10 practices, and within 20 there are 10.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Dental (20.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (7.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Orcop Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 7.1 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 Orcop Hill are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 7.1 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 Orcop Hill to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 15 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 180 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Orcop Hill
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Orthodontist in Orcop Hill: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Orcop Hill understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Herefordshire.
Local treatment availability around Orcop Hill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Orcop Hill itself. The nearest recorded are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 7 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 10 miles away; and Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 21 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can continue browsing related location pages including Little Hill, Wormelow Tump, Hill Gate, Much Dewchurch, Sandyway, and Llanwarne if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Facts about Orcop Hill
The nearest other location we cover is Little Hill, around 1 km to the south.
Orcop Hill in context
ONS classifies Orcop Hill as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Orcop Hill sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.8% of Orcop Hill's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,916 residents in the neighbourhood around Orcop Hill, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Orcop Hill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Orcop Hill attend schools such as The Steiner Academy Hereford (1.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Orcop Hill's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Orcop Hill's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Orcop Hill is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 35 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
All Orthodontic Options in Orcop Hill Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Orcop Hill has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Orcop Hill
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Orcop Hill — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Orcop Hill
Starting orthodontic treatment in Orcop Hill can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Orcop Hill
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Orcop Hill
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Orcop Hill. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Orcop Hill sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.8% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Orcop Hill, 6.3% of the 1,916 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Orcop Hill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Orcop Hill are served by secondary schools including The Steiner Academy Hereford (1.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Orcop Hill's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Orcop Hill close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Orcop Hill is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 35 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Orcop Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Orcop Hill
These links help widen your research beyond Orcop Hill, Herefordshire if you're open to travelling a little further. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Little Hill, Wormelow Tump, Hill Gate, Much Dewchurch, Sandyway, and Llanwarne.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Orcop Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Orcop Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Orcop Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Orcop Hill is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 7.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (7.4 miles) and St.Owen Dental Studio (7.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Orcop Hill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Orcop Hill, 10 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 7.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Orcop Hill?
The nearest practice to Orcop Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 7.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (7.7 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (8.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Orcop Hill, 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 Orcop Hill, Herefordshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.