Orthodontic practices near Radford
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Radford; 12 practices within 10 and 86 practices within 20. The closest is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, 6.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabbs Cross Dental SurgeryAstwood Bank | 6.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (134 reviews) |
| Evesham OrthodonticsEvesham | 7.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Headless Cross Dental PracticeRedditch | 7.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (52 reviews) |
| Pinnacle Orthodontics LtdRedditch | 7.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (18 reviews) |
| PINNACLE ORTHODONTICSRedditch | 7.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Webheath Dental PracticeRedditch | 7.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (69 reviews) |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 9.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (172 reviews) |
| St Peter's Dental PracticeWorcester | 9.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (120 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Radford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Astwood Bank, 6.7 miles north; the next are Evesham (7.0 miles south) and Redditch (7.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Astwood Bank | 1 | 6.7 miles north |
| Evesham | 1 | 7.0 miles south |
| Redditch | 4 | 7.3 miles north |
| Worcester | 8 | 9.1 miles west |
| Bromsgrove | 5 | 9.9 miles north |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 5 | 11.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Radford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Stratford Orthodontics in Stratford-upon-Avon (5.0 from 865 reviews), 11.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford OrthodonticsStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (865 reviews) | 11.8 miles east |
| Evesham Place DentalStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (587 reviews) | 11.7 miles east |
| RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green | 5.0 (301 reviews) | 11.8 miles north |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 9.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Radford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wychavon |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,214 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 20.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 1.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 40 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Worcestershire | 460th closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 21 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ridgeway Secondary School — 4.9 miles Alcester Grammar School — 5.3 miles St Benedict's Catholic High School — 5.7 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery, Astwood Bank — 7 miles Evesham Orthodontics, Evesham — 7 miles Headless Cross Dental Practice, Redditch — 7 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 | 12 within 10 miles, 86 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 6 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 Radford
The nearest practice to Radford is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, 6.7 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 12 practices, and within 20 there are 86.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: New Road Dental (9.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; the247dentist - Plymouth (9.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Radford list clear aligners, the nearest 6.7 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 Radford are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, 6.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 21 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Radford to Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery 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 170 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 1.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Radford
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Radford, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Worcestershire.
Local provider signals in Radford
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Radford itself. The nearest we do hold are Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 7 miles away; Evesham Orthodontics, about 7 miles away; and Headless Cross Dental Practice in Redditch, about 7 miles away.
Radford in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Radford sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Radford's under-16 share, 11.9%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.9% of the 1,214 residents in Radford's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. Radford has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Radford are Ridgeway Secondary School (4.9 miles) and Alcester Grammar School (5.3 miles). Radford sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Radford is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 21 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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Local snapshot of Radford
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Radford
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Radford helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Radford
No orthodontic practice covers Radford directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 6 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Radford sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 11.9% of residents under 16, Radford skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,214 residents in the neighbourhood around Radford, 4.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. People in Radford usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Radford are served by secondary schools including Ridgeway Secondary School (4.9 miles) and Alcester Grammar School (5.3 miles). National deprivation data puts Radford close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Radford is about 21 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Radford Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Radford can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Treatment Options in Radford — Local Context
Radford has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 6 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Radford — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Radford's under-16 share, 11.9%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Radford, 4.9% of the 1,214 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Radford usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Radford attend schools such as Ridgeway Secondary School (4.9 miles) and Alcester Grammar School (5.3 miles). Radford sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Radford is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 21 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Radford. The nearest recorded are Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 7 miles away; Evesham Orthodontics, about 7 miles away; and Headless Cross Dental Practice in Redditch, about 7 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Radford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Radford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Radford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Radford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Radford is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 6.7 miles to the north. The next closest are Evesham Orthodontics (7.0 miles) and Headless Cross Dental Practice (7.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Radford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Radford, 12 practices within 10 miles and 86 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Astwood Bank, 6.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Radford?
The nearest practice to Radford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 6.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include Evesham Orthodontics (7.0 miles) and PINNACLE ORTHODONTICS (7.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Radford, Worcestershire?
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 Radford, Worcestershire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.