Orthodontic practices near Pict's Cross
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Pict's Cross; 10 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 8.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 8.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 8.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 8.5 miles north | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 8.5 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 8.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 8.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 8.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 8.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pict's Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 8.3 miles north-west; the next are Monmouth (9.4 miles south) and Quedgeley (17.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 8.3 miles north-west |
| Monmouth | 1 | 9.4 miles south |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 17.2 miles south-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 17.4 miles east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 17.9 miles north-east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 20.0 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 Pict's Cross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Naiz Khan in Gloucester (5.0 from 70 reviews), 17.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 17.9 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 17.9 miles north-east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 20.0 miles south-east |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 4.9 (374 reviews) | 18.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pict's Cross 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 | 1,554 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 | 6.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 70 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 260th 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 | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy — 2.8 miles The Steiner Academy Hereford — 5.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,274 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 — 8 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 9 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 17 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 | 10 within 10 miles, 24 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 Pict's Cross
The nearest practice to Pict's Cross is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 8.3 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 10 practices, and within 20 there are 24.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (17.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (8.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Pict's Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 8.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Pict's Cross are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 8.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Pict's Cross to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic 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 220 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pict's Cross
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Pict's Cross, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Pict's Cross with the wider Herefordshire area.
Nearby location pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Upper Grove Common, Lower Grove Common, Sellack, King's Caple, Baysham, and Pen-allt as well as this one.
What official data says about Pict's Cross
ONS classifies Pict's Cross as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Pict's Cross's under-16 share, 12%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Pict's Cross, 5.6% of the 1,554 residents are aged 10 to 15, below 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 Pict's Cross; the nearest is about 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Pict's Cross are John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (2.8 miles) and The Steiner Academy Hereford (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Pict's Cross's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Pict's Cross is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Pict's Cross is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What we know about practices near Pict's Cross
There is no orthodontist on our records in Pict's Cross itself. The nearest we do hold are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 8 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 9 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 17 miles away.
Facts about Pict's Cross
The nearest other location we cover is Upper Grove Common, around 1 km to the south.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Pict's Cross
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Pict's Cross helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Pict's Cross
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Pict's Cross
No orthodontic practice covers Pict's Cross directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 3 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Pict's Cross's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Pict's Cross falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Pict's Cross has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,554 residents in Pict's Cross's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Pict's Cross has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Pict's Cross are John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (2.8 miles) and The Steiner Academy Hereford (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Pict's Cross's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Pict's Cross sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Pict's Cross is about 33 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Pict's Cross
The orthodontic landscape in Pict's Cross 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Pict's Cross
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pict's Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pict's Cross
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Pict's Cross, Herefordshire alone. Other local pages worth browsing include Upper Grove Common, Lower Grove Common, Sellack, King's Caple, Baysham, and Pen-allt.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Pict's Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pict's Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pict's Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pict's Cross is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 8.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are The Dentist @ Tupsley (8.4 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (8.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pict's Cross?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pict's Cross, 10 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 8.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pict's Cross?
The nearest practice to Pict's Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 8.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (8.7 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (8.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pict's Cross, 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 Pict's Cross, Herefordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.