Orthodontic practices near Pen-y-Park
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Pen-y-Park; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 14.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 14.7 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 14.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 14.9 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 14.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 15.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 15.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 15.0 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 15.4 miles 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 Pen-y-Park with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 14.7 miles east; the next are Monmouth (24.5 miles south-east) and Merthyr Tydfil (26.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 14.7 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 24.5 miles south-east |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 26.5 miles south-west |
| Pontypool | 1 | 27.7 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 29.6 miles south |
| Blackwood | 1 | 29.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pen-y-Park
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), 14.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 14.9 miles east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 15.7 miles east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 15.4 miles east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 15.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pen-y-Park 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 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,525 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 23 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 429th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Fairfield High School — 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 | St.Owen Dental Studio, Hereford — 15 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 24 miles Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 26 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 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 Pen-y-Park
The nearest practice to Pen-y-Park is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 14.7 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. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Dental (27.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (14.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 9 of the practices around Pen-y-Park list clear aligners, the nearest 14.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Pen-y-Park are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 14.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Pen-y-Park to St.Owen Dental Studio is roughly 35 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 380 to 760 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £170 to £340 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 230 to 380 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pen-y-Park
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Orthodontist in Pen-y-Park: People weighing up braces or aligners in Pen-y-Park can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Herefordshire.
Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including Poolpardon, Priory Wood, The Bage, Whitney, Millhalf, and Scotland Bank can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Area profile for Pen-y-Park
By ONS classification, Pen-y-Park falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Pen-y-Park falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. 16.1% of Pen-y-Park's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,525 residents in the neighbourhood around Pen-y-Park, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Pen-y-Park; the nearest is about 15 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Pen-y-Park are Fairfield High School (5.7 miles). Pen-y-Park's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Pen-y-Park's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Facts about Pen-y-Park
Poolpardon is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-west of Pen-y-Park.
Local provider signals in Pen-y-Park
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Pen-y-Park itself. The nearest recorded are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 15 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 24 miles away; and Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 26 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Pen-y-Park
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Pen-y-Park can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Treatment Options in Pen-y-Park — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Pen-y-Park — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Pen-y-Park 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. Pen-y-Park's under-16 share sits at 16.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Pen-y-Park, 7.2% of the 1,525 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Pen-y-Park has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 15 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Pen-y-Park attend schools such as Fairfield High School (5.7 miles). Pen-y-Park's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Pen-y-Park close to the England median. There is no orthodontist on our records in Pen-y-Park itself. The closest on record are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 15 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 24 miles away; and Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 26 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Pen-y-Park
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Pen-y-Park helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Pen-y-Park
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Pen-y-Park — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Pen-y-Park — 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. 16.1% of Pen-y-Park's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,525 residents in Pen-y-Park's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Pen-y-Park usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 15 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Pen-y-Park are served by secondary schools including Fairfield High School (5.7 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Pen-y-Park's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Pen-y-Park close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pen-y-Park. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pen-y-Park
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Pen-y-Park, Herefordshire within a broader nearby area. Related nearby location pages such as Poolpardon, Priory Wood, The Bage, Whitney, Millhalf, and Scotland Bank can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Pen-y-Park
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pen-y-Park often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pen-y-Park?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pen-y-Park is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 14.7 miles to the east. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (14.8 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (14.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pen-y-Park?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pen-y-Park, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 14.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pen-y-Park?
The nearest practice to Pen-y-Park that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 14.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (14.9 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (15.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pen-y-Park, 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 Pen-y-Park, Herefordshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.