Orthodontic practices near Ridge Hill
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ridge Hill; 9 practices within 10 and 31 practices within 20. The closest is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 7.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 7.7 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 8.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 8.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 8.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 8.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 8.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 8.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 8.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Ridge Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 7.7 miles north-west; the next are Great Malvern (12.0 miles north-east) and Monmouth (14.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 7.7 miles north-west |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 12.0 miles north-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 14.9 miles south-west |
| Gloucester | 8 | 15.4 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 16.3 miles south-east |
| Worcester | 7 | 18.2 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ridge Hill
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), 18.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 18.9 miles north-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 18.3 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 15.9 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 12.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ridge Hill 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 | 1,322 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 28 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 228th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Masefield High School — 5.5 miles John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy — 5.5 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 — 12 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 15 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, 31 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 Ridge Hill
From Ridge Hill the nearest practice is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 7.7 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 31.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (15.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (7.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Ridge Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 7.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ridge Hill 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, 8.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ridge Hill to The Dentist @ Tupsley 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ridge Hill
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Orthodontist in Ridge Hill: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Ridge Hill often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Herefordshire.
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The local picture in Ridge Hill
Ridge Hill is classified 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 Ridge Hill. Ridge Hill's under-16 share, 12%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Ridge Hill, 4.7% of the 1,322 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 Ridge Hill; the nearest is about 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 Ridge Hill are John Masefield High School (5.5 miles) and John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (5.5 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Ridge Hill's Local Authority. Ridge Hill sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ridge Hill is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 38 miles away.
Useful local orthodontic context for Ridge Hill
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ridge Hill itself. The closest on record are The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 8 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 12 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 15 miles away.
Local context for Ridge Hill
Sollers Hope is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km west of Ridge Hill.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ridge Hill
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Ridge Hill can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Ridge Hill 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.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ridge Hill
Orthodontic treatment in Ridge Hill is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Ridge Hill
Treatment in Ridge Hill runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ridge Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ridge Hill
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Ridge Hill, Herefordshire alone. You can keep exploring with related pages for Barrelhill Green, Winslow Mill, Lyne Down, Sollers Hope, Woolhope Cockshoot, and Falcon.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ridge Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ridge Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ridge Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ridge Hill is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 7.7 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (8.1 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (8.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ridge Hill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ridge Hill, 9 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 7.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ridge Hill?
The nearest practice to Ridge Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 8.1 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (8.3 miles) and Willows Dentistry (8.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ridge Hill, Herefordshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ridge Hill, 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.