Orthodontic practices near Ross on Wye
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ross on Wye; 1 practice within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 9.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 9.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 10.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 11.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 11.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 11.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 11.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 11.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 11.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 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 Ross on Wye with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 9.5 miles south-west; the next are Hereford (10.8 miles north-west) and Quedgeley (13.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 9.5 miles south-west |
| Hereford | 9 | 10.8 miles north-west |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 13.9 miles south-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 14.2 miles east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 16.9 miles north-east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 16.9 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ross on Wye
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse (5.0 from 303 reviews), 17.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 17.2 miles south-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 14.6 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 16.9 miles north-east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 16.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ross on Wye 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 10,582 |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,853 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 355 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 309th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy — 0.5 miles Dene Magna and Sixth Form — 5.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,274 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 10 miles The Dentist @ Tupsley, Hereford — 11 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 14 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 32 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — under a mile |
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 Ross on Wye
From Ross on Wye the nearest practice is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 9.5 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 32.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (14.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (10.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Ross on Wye list clear aligners, the nearest 9.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ross on Wye are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 11 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ross on Wye to The Mayhill Dental & Specialist 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 250 to 490 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £220 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 13.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ross on Wye
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Orthodontist in Ross on Wye: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Ross on Wye, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It connects local orthodontic research in Ross on Wye with the wider Herefordshire area. Ross on Wye — a market town with a population of around 10,582 — is covered on this page specifically.
Useful local orthodontic context for Ross on Wye
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ross on Wye. The closest on record are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 10 miles away; The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 11 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 14 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
Related pages for Overross, Archenfield, Brampton Abbotts, Tudorville, Bridstow, and Hill of Eaton are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Ross on Wye in context
Ross on Wye's ONS geography type is urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ross on Wye falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Ross on Wye, 6.3% of the 1,853 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to 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 Ross on Wye; the nearest is about 10 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Ross on Wye are served by secondary schools including John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (0.5 miles) and Dene Magna and Sixth Form (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ross on Wye's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Ross on Wye's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ross on Wye is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 32 miles away.
About Ross on Wye
Around 10,582 people live in Ross on Wye, which is a market town within Herefordshire. Just under 1 km north, Overross is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ross on Wye
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ross on Wye helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Ross on Wye follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Ross on Wye Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Ross on Wye offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Ross on Wye
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ross on Wye. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ross on Wye
This part of the page places Ross on Wye, Herefordshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Overross, Archenfield, Brampton Abbotts, Tudorville, Bridstow, and Hill of Eaton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ross on Wye
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ross on Wye often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ross on Wye?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ross on Wye is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 9.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are The Dentist @ Tupsley (10.8 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (11.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ross on Wye?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ross on Wye, 1 practice within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Monmouth, 9.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ross on Wye?
The nearest practice to Ross on Wye that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 11.0 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (11.3 miles) and Willows Dentistry (11.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ross on Wye, 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 Ross on Wye, Herefordshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.