Orthodontic practices near Rodd Hurst
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Rodd Hurst; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 18.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 18.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 18.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 18.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 18.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 18.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 18.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 18.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 18.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Rodd Hurst with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 18.3 miles south-east; the next are Great Malvern (29.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 18.3 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 2 | 29.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Rodd Hurst
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), 18.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 18.3 miles south-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 18.8 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 18.3 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 18.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Rodd Hurst 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 | 13.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,480 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 20.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.1% 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 | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 490th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lady Hawkins' School — 4.4 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 | St.Owen Dental Studio, Hereford — 18 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 30 miles Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 30 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 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 |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 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 Rodd Hurst
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Rodd Hurst; the nearest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 18.3 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Willows Dentistry (18.3 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 6 of the practices around Rodd Hurst list clear aligners, the nearest 18.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Rodd Hurst are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 18.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Rodd Hurst to St.Owen Dental Studio is roughly 40 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 480 to 950 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £215 to £430 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 290 to 480 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Rodd Hurst
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What local practice data suggests in Rodd Hurst
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Rodd Hurst. The nearest we do hold are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 18 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 30 miles away; and Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 30 miles away.
What official data says about Rodd Hurst
Rodd Hurst 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 13.1% of Rodd Hurst's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,480 residents in the neighbourhood around Rodd Hurst, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Rodd Hurst; the nearest is about 18 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Rodd Hurst are served by secondary schools including Lady Hawkins' School (4.4 miles). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Rodd Hurst's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Rodd Hurst's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Local context for Rodd Hurst
The nearest other location we cover is Rodd, under 1 km to the north.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Rodd Hurst
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Rodd Hurst helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Rodd Hurst
Rodd Hurst has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — mydentist — is about 6 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Rodd Hurst 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 Rodd Hurst. Rodd Hurst's under-16 share, 13.1%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,480 residents in Rodd Hurst's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Rodd Hurst; the nearest is about 18 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Rodd Hurst attend schools such as Lady Hawkins' School (4.4 miles). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Rodd Hurst's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Rodd Hurst close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Rodd Hurst
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Rodd Hurst can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Rodd Hurst
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Rodd Hurst. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Rodd Hurst
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Rodd Hurst often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Rodd Hurst?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Rodd Hurst is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 18.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (18.3 miles) and Willows Dentistry (18.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Rodd Hurst?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Rodd Hurst, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 18.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Rodd Hurst?
The nearest practice to Rodd Hurst that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 18.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (18.3 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (18.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Rodd Hurst, Herefordshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Rodd Hurst, Herefordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.