Orthodontic practices near Shelwick Green
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Shelwick Green, 9 practices within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 1.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 1.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 1.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 1.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 1.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 1.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 1.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 2.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 2.1 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 Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 1.2 miles south; the next are Great Malvern (15.6 miles east) and Monmouth (18.6 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 1.2 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 15.6 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 18.6 miles south |
| Worcester | 8 | 20.6 miles east |
| Gloucester | 7 | 23.9 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 24.7 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 Green
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), 15.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 15.6 miles east |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 4.9 (374 reviews) | 16.2 miles east |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 1.9 miles south-west |
| 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 Green 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 | 16th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% 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 — 1.6 miles St Mary's RC High School — 1.7 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 Green
Shelwick Green is 1.2 miles from Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. 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 (24.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (1.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Shelwick Green list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 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 Green 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, 1.2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Shelwick Green
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Shelwick Green, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Shelwick Green and the wider Herefordshire area.
Practice signals around Shelwick Green
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Shelwick Green. The closest on record 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.
What official data says about Shelwick Green
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Shelwick Green sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Shelwick Green's under-16 share sits at 17.8%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,597 residents in Shelwick Green's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Shelwick Green is better served than 72% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Shelwick Green attend schools such as Aylestone School (1.1 miles) and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (1.6 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Shelwick Green's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Shelwick Green sits among the less deprived areas of England.
A quick look at Shelwick Green
The nearest other location we cover is Shelwick, under 1 km to the west.
Nearby location pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Shelwick, Munstone, Tupsley, Aylestone Hill, College Hill, and Lyde Cross.
All Orthodontic Options in Shelwick Green Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Shelwick Green can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Shelwick Green
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Shelwick Green
Many people in Shelwick Green delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Shelwick Green
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Shelwick Green
Treatment in Shelwick Green runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Shelwick Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Shelwick Green
If Shelwick Green, Herefordshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Nearby pages covering Shelwick, Munstone, Tupsley, Aylestone Hill, College Hill, and Lyde Cross may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Shelwick Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Shelwick Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Shelwick Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Shelwick Green is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 1.2 miles to the south. The next closest are The Dentist @ Tupsley (1.6 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Shelwick Green?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Shelwick Green, 9 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Shelwick Green?
The nearest practice to Shelwick Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 1.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (1.9 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (2.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Shelwick Green, 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 Shelwick Green, Herefordshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.