Orthodontic practices near Poolpardon
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Poolpardon; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 15.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 15.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 15.7 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 15.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 15.9 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 16.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 16.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 16.0 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 16.4 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 Poolpardon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 15.7 miles east; the next are Monmouth (25.6 miles south-east) and Merthyr Tydfil (26.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 15.7 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 25.6 miles south-east |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 26.6 miles south-west |
| Pontypool | 1 | 28.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Poolpardon
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), 15.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 15.8 miles east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 16.6 miles east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 16.4 miles east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 16.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Poolpardon 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 | 446th 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 |
| 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 — 16 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 26 miles Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 27 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 Poolpardon
Poolpardon is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 15.7 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Dental (28.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (15.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 7 of the practices around Poolpardon list clear aligners, the nearest 15.7 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 Poolpardon 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, 15.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Poolpardon to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic 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 410 to 820 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £185 to £370 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 240 to 410 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 Poolpardon
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Orthodontist in Poolpardon: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Poolpardon understand their options before committing to an appointment. It connects local orthodontic research in Poolpardon with the wider Herefordshire area.
Facts about Poolpardon
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Priory Wood, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Poolpardon
Poolpardon'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 Poolpardon. 16.1% of Poolpardon's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Poolpardon, 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. People in Poolpardon usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 16 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Poolpardon's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Poolpardon's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Pages for Priory Wood, Clifford, Whitney, Pen-y-Park, Little Merthyr, and Millhalf follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Practice signals around Poolpardon
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Poolpardon. The nearest recorded are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 16 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 26 miles away; and Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 27 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Poolpardon Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Poolpardon has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
How to Choose in Poolpardon
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 Poolpardon practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
The Orthodontic Journey in Poolpardon
Many people in Poolpardon delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Poolpardon
Practices serving Poolpardon differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Poolpardon sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.1% of Poolpardon's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Poolpardon, 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. Poolpardon has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 16 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Poolpardon's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Poolpardon 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 Poolpardon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Poolpardon
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Poolpardon, Herefordshire. You can also browse nearby location pages including Priory Wood, Clifford, Whitney, Pen-y-Park, Little Merthyr, and Millhalf.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Poolpardon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Poolpardon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Poolpardon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Poolpardon is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 15.7 miles to the east. The next closest are St.Owen Dental Studio (15.7 miles) and Willows Dentistry (15.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Poolpardon?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Poolpardon, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 15.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Poolpardon?
The nearest practice to Poolpardon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 15.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (15.8 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (16.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Poolpardon, 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 Poolpardon, 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.