Orthodontic practices near Risbury
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Risbury; 9 practices within 10 and 23 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 8.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 8.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 9.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 9.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 9.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 9.5 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 9.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 9.7 miles south | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 9.7 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 Risbury with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 8.9 miles south; the next are Great Malvern (15.0 miles east) and Worcester (18.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 8.9 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 15.0 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 18.0 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 19.1 miles north-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 21.2 miles north-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 26.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Risbury
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), 19.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 19.3 miles east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 19.0 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 15.0 miles east |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 4.9 (374 reviews) | 15.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Risbury 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 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,281 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 288th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Earl Mortimer College — 4.0 miles Queen Elizabeth High School — 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 — 9 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 15 miles Ceroplast, Worcester — 18 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 | 9 within 10 miles, 23 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 Risbury
From Risbury the nearest practice is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 8.9 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 23.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (21.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (9.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Risbury list clear aligners, the nearest 8.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Risbury 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, 8.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Risbury to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Risbury
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Orthodontist in Risbury: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Risbury? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Herefordshire.
The local picture in Risbury
Risbury is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12.8% of Risbury's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.2% of the 1,281 residents in Risbury's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Risbury usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 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 Risbury are Earl Mortimer College (4.0 miles) and Queen Elizabeth High School (6.0 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Risbury's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Risbury is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Risbury is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Risbury at a glance
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Humber, the closest linked location.
Practice signals around Risbury
There is no orthodontist on our records in Risbury itself. The nearest recorded are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 9 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 15 miles away; and Ceroplast in Worcester, about 18 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can continue browsing related location pages including Humber, Hill Hole, Docklow, Isle of Rhea, Steens Bridge, and Brockmanton if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
All Orthodontic Options in Risbury Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Risbury has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Risbury
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Risbury
Orthodontic treatment in Risbury is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Risbury
Orthodontic practices in and around Risbury vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Risbury sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Risbury has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.8% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.2% of the 1,281 residents in Risbury's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Risbury usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 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 Risbury are Earl Mortimer College (4.0 miles) and Queen Elizabeth High School (6.0 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Risbury's Local Authority. Risbury's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Risbury is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 38 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Risbury. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Risbury
If Risbury, Herefordshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can keep exploring with related pages for Humber, Hill Hole, Docklow, Isle of Rhea, Steens Bridge, and Brockmanton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Risbury
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Risbury often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Risbury?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Risbury is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 8.9 miles to the south. The next closest are The Dentist @ Tupsley (9.3 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (9.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Risbury?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Risbury, 9 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 8.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Risbury?
The nearest practice to Risbury that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 8.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (9.5 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (10.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Risbury, 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 Risbury, Herefordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.