Orthodontic practices near Pencombe
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Pencombe; 9 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 8.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 8.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 9.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 9.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 9.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 9.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 9.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 9.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 9.6 miles south-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 Pencombe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 8.7 miles south-west; the next are Great Malvern (11.8 miles east) and Worcester (15.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 8.7 miles south-west |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 11.8 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 15.1 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 17.6 miles north-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 19.9 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove | 4 | 24.5 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 Pencombe
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), 16.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 16.4 miles east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 16.0 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 11.8 miles east |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (846 reviews) | 19.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pencombe 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 | 11.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,435 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.9% 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 | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 279th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth High School — 3.2 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 | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 9 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 12 miles Ceroplast, Worcester — 15 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, 24 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 Pencombe
The nearest practice to Pencombe is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 8.7 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. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 24.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (19.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Pencombe list clear aligners, the nearest 8.7 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 Pencombe 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, 8.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Pencombe to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre 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 230 to 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pencombe
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Orthodontist in Pencombe: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Pencombe? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Herefordshire.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Hegdon Hill, Little Cowarne, Ullingswick, Moreton Jeffries, Bredenbury, and Upper Town.
Pencombe in context
Pencombe — 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. Pencombe's under-16 share, 11.7%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,435 residents in Pencombe's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Pencombe; the nearest is about 9 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Pencombe are served by secondary schools including Queen Elizabeth High School (3.2 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Pencombe's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Pencombe close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Pencombe is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 36 miles away.
About Pencombe
The nearest other location we cover is Hegdon Hill, around 1 km to the north-west.
What we know about practices near Pencombe
There is no orthodontist on our records in Pencombe itself. The nearest we do hold are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 9 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 12 miles away; and Ceroplast in Worcester, about 15 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Pencombe
Orthodontic treatment in Pencombe is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Pencombe
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Pencombe. Pencombe's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Pencombe. With just 11.7% of residents under 16, Pencombe skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,435 residents in the neighbourhood around Pencombe, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Pencombe has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Pencombe are served by secondary schools including Queen Elizabeth High School (3.2 miles). Pencombe's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Pencombe sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Pencombe is about 36 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Pencombe
Patients in Pencombe 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.
How to Choose in Pencombe
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Pencombe practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pencombe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pencombe
This section helps connect Pencombe, Herefordshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. If you're still deciding, related pages for Hegdon Hill, Little Cowarne, Ullingswick, Moreton Jeffries, Bredenbury, and Upper Town may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pencombe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pencombe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pencombe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pencombe is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 8.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are The Dentist @ Tupsley (9.0 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (9.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pencombe?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pencombe, 9 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 8.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pencombe?
The nearest practice to Pencombe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 8.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (9.4 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (9.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pencombe, 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 Pencombe, Herefordshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.