Orthodontic practices near Pencraig
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Pencraig; 1 practice within 10 and 23 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 6.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 6.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 11.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 11.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 11.8 miles north | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 11.8 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 11.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 11.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 11.9 miles north | – | – | – | 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 Pencraig with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 6.2 miles south-west; the next are Hereford (11.5 miles north) and Quedgeley (15.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 6.2 miles south-west |
| Hereford | 9 | 11.5 miles north |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 15.9 miles east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 16.8 miles east |
| Chepstow | 1 | 17.2 miles south |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 18.0 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 Pencraig
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), 18.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 18.2 miles south-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 17.2 miles south |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 17.2 miles east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 18.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pencraig 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,804 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 39 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 156th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy — 3.5 miles Five Acres High School — 5.8 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 | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 6 miles St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 12 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 16 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 23 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 3 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 Pencraig
The nearest practice to Pencraig is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 6.2 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 23.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (17.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (11.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Pencraig list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 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 Pencraig are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 11.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Pencraig to The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pencraig
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Orthodontist in Pencraig: People weighing up braces or aligners in Pencraig can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Herefordshire.
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Pages for Glewstone, Marstow, Goodrich, Weirend, Old Forge, and Hom Green follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
What official data says about Pencraig
ONS classifies Pencraig as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Pencraig sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,804 residents in the neighbourhood around Pencraig, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Pencraig usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Pencraig attend schools such as John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (3.5 miles) and Five Acres High School (5.8 miles). Pencraig's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Pencraig sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Pencraig is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local orthodontic signals in Pencraig
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Pencraig itself. The nearest recorded are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 6 miles away; St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 12 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 16 miles away.
Local context for Pencraig
The nearest other location we cover is Glewstone, around 1 km to the north.
The Orthodontic Journey in Pencraig
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Pencraig helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Pencraig
There's no orthodontist on record in Pencraig itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 3 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. ONS classifies Pencraig as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Pencraig sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15% of Pencraig's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Pencraig, 7.6% of the 1,804 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Pencraig; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Pencraig attend schools such as John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (3.5 miles) and Five Acres High School (5.8 miles). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Pencraig's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Pencraig's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Pencraig is about 30 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Pencraig
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Pencraig can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Pencraig
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Pencraig — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pencraig. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pencraig
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Pencraig, Herefordshire alone. Nearby pages covering Glewstone, Marstow, Goodrich, Weirend, Old Forge, and Hom Green may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pencraig
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pencraig often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pencraig?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pencraig is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 6.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (11.5 miles) and The Dentist @ Tupsley (11.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pencraig?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pencraig, 1 practice within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Monmouth, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pencraig?
The nearest practice to Pencraig that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 11.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (12.0 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (12.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pencraig, Herefordshire?
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 Pencraig, Herefordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.