Orthodontic practices near Shobdon
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Shobdon; 9 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 15.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 15.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 15.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 15.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 15.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 15.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 15.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 15.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 15.4 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 Shobdon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 15.0 miles south-east; the next are Great Malvern (25.2 miles east) and Stourport-on-Severn (26.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 15.0 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 25.2 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 26.1 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 27.5 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 27.6 miles east |
| Shrewsbury | 1 | 29.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Shobdon
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), 15.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 15.1 miles south-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 15.5 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 15.0 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 15.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Shobdon 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 |
| Population | 656 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,694 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 51 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 434th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wigmore School — 4.6 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 | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 15 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 25 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 26 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 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 — 10 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 Shobdon
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Shobdon; the nearest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 15 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.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (27.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (15.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Shobdon list clear aligners, the nearest 15 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 Shobdon 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, 15 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Shobdon to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre is roughly 35 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 390 to 780 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £175 to £350 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 230 to 390 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Shobdon
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Orthodontist in Shobdon: This page was put together for people in Shobdon who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Shobdon itself or elsewhere in Herefordshire. Shobdon — a small village with a population of around 656 — is covered on this page specifically.
Nearby location pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Easthampton, Pembridge, Lower Bearwood, Lower Hardwick, Mortimer's Cross, and Upper Hardwick as well as this one.
What local practice data suggests in Shobdon
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Shobdon itself. The nearest recorded are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 15 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 25 miles away; and Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 26 miles away.
The local picture in Shobdon
Shobdon 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 15.8% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Shobdon, 6.4% of the 1,694 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 Shobdon; the nearest is about 15 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Shobdon attend schools such as Wigmore School (4.6 miles). Shobdon's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Shobdon sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Where Shobdon sits locally
With a population of roughly 656, Shobdon is a small village within Herefordshire. The nearest other location we cover is Easthampton, around 1 km to the north-east.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Shobdon
Orthodontic treatment in Shobdon is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Shobdon follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Shobdon
The orthodontic landscape in Shobdon offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Shobdon
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Shobdon — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Shobdon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Shobdon
This part of the page places Shobdon, Herefordshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Easthampton, Pembridge, Lower Bearwood, Lower Hardwick, Mortimer's Cross, and Upper Hardwick.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Shobdon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Shobdon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Shobdon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Shobdon is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 15.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are St.Owen Dental Studio (15.1 miles) and Willows Dentistry (15.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Shobdon?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Shobdon, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 15.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Shobdon?
The nearest practice to Shobdon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 15.0 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (15.1 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (15.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Shobdon, Herefordshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Shobdon, Herefordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.