Orthodontic practices near Putley
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Putley; 10 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 8.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 8.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 8.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 8.7 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 8.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 8.7 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 8.8 miles west | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 8.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 9.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Putley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 8.1 miles west; the next are Great Malvern (9.7 miles north-east) and Gloucester (15.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 8.1 miles west |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 9.7 miles north-east |
| Gloucester | 7 | 15.8 miles south-east |
| Worcester | 8 | 15.9 miles north-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 17.1 miles south-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 17.3 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Putley
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), 16.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 16.6 miles north-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 16.0 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 16.3 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 9.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Putley 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 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,848 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.7% 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 | 34 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 250th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 40 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Masefield High School — 3.7 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 Dentist @ Tupsley, Hereford — 8 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 10 miles ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — 16 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, 34 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 Putley
From Putley the nearest practice is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 8.1 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 10 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (16.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (8.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Putley list clear aligners, the nearest 8.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Putley 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, 8.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 40 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Putley to The Dentist @ Tupsley 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 210 to 420 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £190 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 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 Putley
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Orthodontist in Putley: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Putley keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Herefordshire and the surrounding area.
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Related pages for Aylton, Pixley, Trumpet, Little Marcle, Woolhope Cockshoot, and Durlow Common are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Putley in context
Officially, Putley is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Putley falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Putley's under-16 share, 13.7%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,848 residents in Putley's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Putley; the nearest is about 8 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 Putley are John Masefield High School (3.7 miles). Putley's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Putley's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Putley is about 40 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
About Putley
Just around 1 km north-east, Aylton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local treatment availability around Putley
There is no orthodontist on our records in Putley itself. The closest on record are The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 8 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 10 miles away; and ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 16 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Putley
Many people in Putley delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Putley
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Putley
What's available in Putley depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Putley sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, Putley skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,848 residents in Putley's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Putley has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Putley attend schools such as John Masefield High School (3.7 miles). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Putley's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Putley sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Putley is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 40 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Putley
Patients in Putley have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. 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 Putley 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 Putley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Putley
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Putley, Herefordshire alone. If you're still deciding, related pages for Aylton, Pixley, Trumpet, Little Marcle, Woolhope Cockshoot, and Durlow Common may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Putley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Putley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Putley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Putley is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 8.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (8.4 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (8.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Putley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Putley, 10 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 8.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Putley?
The nearest practice to Putley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 8.4 miles to the west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (8.9 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (9.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Putley, 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 Putley, Herefordshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.