Orthodontic practices near Shelwick
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Shelwick, 9 practices within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 1.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 1.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 1.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 1.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 1.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 1.7 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 1.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 1.9 miles south | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 1.9 miles south-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 Shelwick with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 1.1 miles south; the next are Great Malvern (16.0 miles east) and Monmouth (18.6 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 1.1 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 16.0 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 18.6 miles south |
| Worcester | 8 | 21.0 miles east |
| Gloucester | 7 | 24.2 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 25.0 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 Shelwick
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern (5.0 from 62 reviews), 16.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 16.0 miles east |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 4.9 (374 reviews) | 16.6 miles east |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 1.7 miles south |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 1.6 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Shelwick 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,597 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 34.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 146 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Herefordshire | 15th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Aylestone School — 1.1 miles The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School — 1.7 miles St Mary's RC High School — 2.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,219 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 | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 1 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 16 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 19 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 14 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 Shelwick
The nearest practice to Shelwick is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 1.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 14.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (24.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (1.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Shelwick list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Shelwick 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, 1.1 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Shelwick
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What local practice data suggests in Shelwick
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Shelwick. The nearest recorded are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about a mile away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 16 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 19 miles away.
About Shelwick
The nearest other location we cover is Munstone, under 1 km to the west.
The local picture in Shelwick
Shelwick's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Shelwick falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.8% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,597 residents in Shelwick's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Shelwick has more choice than 72% of towns in England. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Shelwick attend schools such as Aylestone School (1.1 miles) and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (1.7 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Shelwick's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Shelwick falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Munstone, Shelwick Green, College Hill, Lyde Cross, Aylestone Hill, and Holmer are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Shelwick
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Shelwick helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Shelwick
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Shelwick
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Shelwick. Shelwick 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 figures show 17.8% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,597 residents in Shelwick's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Shelwick has more choice than 72% of towns in England. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Shelwick attend schools such as Aylestone School (1.1 miles) and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (1.7 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Shelwick's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Shelwick sits among the less deprived areas of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Shelwick
Patients in Shelwick have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Shelwick
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 Shelwick. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Shelwick
This part of the page places Shelwick, Herefordshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Related nearby location pages such as Munstone, Shelwick Green, College Hill, Lyde Cross, Aylestone Hill, and Holmer can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Shelwick
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Shelwick often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Shelwick?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Shelwick is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 1.1 miles to the south. The next closest are The Dentist @ Tupsley (1.6 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Shelwick?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Shelwick, 9 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Shelwick?
The nearest practice to Shelwick that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 1.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (1.7 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (2.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Shelwick, 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 Shelwick, Herefordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.