Orthodontic practices near Scotland Bank
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Scotland Bank; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 13.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 13.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 13.1 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 13.2 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 13.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 13.3 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 13.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 13.4 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 13.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Scotland Bank with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 13.1 miles east; the next are Monmouth (23.5 miles south-east) and Merthyr Tydfil (27.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 13.1 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 23.5 miles south-east |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 27.4 miles south-west |
| Pontypool | 1 | 27.7 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 2 | 29.4 miles east |
| Cwmbran | 2 | 29.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Scotland Bank
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), 13.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 13.2 miles east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 14.0 miles east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 13.8 miles east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 13.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Scotland Bank 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 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,525 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 23 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 400th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Fairfield High School — 4.5 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 | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 13 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 24 miles Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 27 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 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 |
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 Scotland Bank
The nearest practice to Scotland Bank is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 13.1 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. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lodge Dental (27.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (13.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 9 of the practices around Scotland Bank list clear aligners, the nearest 13.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Scotland Bank are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 13.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Scotland Bank to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 30 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 340 to 680 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £305 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Scotland Bank
Herefordshire12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Scotland Bank
Orthodontist in Scotland Bank: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Scotland Bank understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Herefordshire.
Local context for Scotland Bank
Merbach is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Scotland Bank.
Practice signals around Scotland Bank
There is no orthodontist on our records in Scotland Bank itself. The nearest recorded are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 13 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 24 miles away; and Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 27 miles away.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Merbach, The Bage, Dorstone, Common Bach, Willersley, and Winforton.
Scotland Bank in context
Officially, Scotland Bank is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Scotland Bank sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Scotland Bank's under-16 share sits at 16.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Scotland Bank, 7.2% of the 1,525 residents are aged 10 to 15, above 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 Scotland Bank; the nearest is about 13 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Scotland Bank attend schools such as Fairfield High School (4.5 miles). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Scotland Bank's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Scotland Bank's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Scotland Bank
Patients in Scotland Bank have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Scotland Bank 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.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Scotland Bank
Orthodontic treatment in Scotland Bank is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Scotland Bank — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Scotland Bank. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Scotland Bank
If Scotland Bank, Herefordshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. If you're still deciding, related pages for Merbach, The Bage, Dorstone, Common Bach, Willersley, and Winforton may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Scotland Bank
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Scotland Bank often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Scotland Bank?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Scotland Bank is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 13.1 miles to the east. The next closest are St.Owen Dental Studio (13.1 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (13.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Scotland Bank?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Scotland Bank, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 13.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Scotland Bank?
The nearest practice to Scotland Bank that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 13.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (13.2 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (13.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Scotland Bank, Herefordshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Scotland Bank, Herefordshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.