Orthodontic practices near Pool Head
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Pool Head; 9 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 6.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 6.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 6.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 6.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 6.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 6.8 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 6.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 7.0 miles south | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 7.0 miles south | – | – | – | 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 Pool Head with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 6.2 miles south; the next are Great Malvern (14.3 miles east) and Worcester (18.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 6.2 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 14.3 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 18.2 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 20.7 miles north-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 23.0 miles north-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 23.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pool Head
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), 19.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 19.4 miles east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 19.0 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 14.3 miles east |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 4.9 (374 reviews) | 14.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pool Head 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 | 1,519 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 45 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.1% 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 | 6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 40 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Mary's RC High School — 5.9 miles Earl Mortimer College — 6.0 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 — 6 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 14 miles Ceroplast, Worcester — 18 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 | 9 within 10 miles, 21 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 Pool Head
From Pool Head the nearest practice is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 6.2 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 21.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (23 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (6.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Pool Head list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Pool Head 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, 6.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 40 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Pool Head to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant 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 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pool Head
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Orthodontist in Pool Head: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Pool Head often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Herefordshire and the surrounding area.
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If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Bodenham Moor, Isle of Rhea, Bodenham, Maund Bryan, Pikestye, and Venn's Green.
Facts about Pool Head
The nearest other location we cover is Bodenham Moor, under 1 km to the west.
Local orthodontic signals in Pool Head
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pool Head. The closest on record are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 6 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 14 miles away; and Ceroplast in Worcester, about 18 miles away.
Pool Head in context
Officially, Pool Head is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Pool Head falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Pool Head's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,519 residents in the neighbourhood around Pool Head, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Pool Head usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Pool Head are St Mary's RC High School (5.9 miles) and Earl Mortimer College (6.0 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Pool Head's Local Authority. Pool Head sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Pool Head is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 40 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Pool Head
Many people in Pool Head delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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 Pool Head
- 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 Pool Head
Orthodontic practices in and around Pool Head vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Pool Head is categorised as 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 Pool Head. Pool Head's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,519 residents in the neighbourhood around Pool Head, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Pool Head has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Pool Head attend schools such as St Mary's RC High School (5.9 miles) and Earl Mortimer College (6.0 miles). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Pool Head's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Pool Head's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Pool Head is about 40 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Pool Head
The orthodontic landscape in Pool Head offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Pool Head offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pool Head. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pool Head
This section helps connect Pool Head, Herefordshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Related nearby location pages such as Bodenham Moor, Isle of Rhea, Bodenham, Maund Bryan, Pikestye, and Venn's Green can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pool Head
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pool Head often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pool Head?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pool Head is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 6.2 miles to the south. The next closest are The Dentist @ Tupsley (6.6 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (6.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pool Head?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pool Head, 9 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pool Head?
The nearest practice to Pool Head that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 6.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (6.8 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (7.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pool Head, Herefordshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Pool Head, Herefordshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.