Orthodontic practices near St Michaels
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of St Michaels; 26 practices within 20. The closest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 14.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 14.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 14.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 15.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 16.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 16.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 16.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 16.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 16.7 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to St Michaels with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourport-on-Severn, 14.4 miles east; the next are Kidderminster (15.9 miles east) and Hereford (16.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 14.4 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 15.9 miles east |
| Hereford | 9 | 16.1 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 16.8 miles south-east |
| Worcester | 8 | 17.3 miles south-east |
| Stourbridge | 4 | 22.2 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of St Michaels
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Redcliffe Orthodontics in Worcester (5.0 from 172 reviews), 18.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 18.8 miles south-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 18.7 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 17.0 miles south-east |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (846 reviews) | 15.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
St Michaels at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Malvern Hills |
| 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 | 12.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,744 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 21% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 33 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 Worcestershire | 512th closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.3% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tenbury High Ormiston Academy — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 453 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 14 miles Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 16 miles Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 16 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, 26 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 St Michaels
The nearest practice to St Michaels is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 14.4 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. 26 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (15.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around St Michaels list clear aligners, the nearest 15.9 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 St Michaels are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 16.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from St Michaels to Mercian House Dental Practice 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 370 to 750 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £165 to £340 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 220 to 370 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In St Michaels
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Orthodontist in St Michaels: Before booking anything in St Michaels, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It connects local orthodontic research in St Michaels with the wider Worcestershire area.
Area profile for St Michaels
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, St Michaels sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. St Michaels's under-16 share, 12.6%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around St Michaels, 4.3% of the 1,744 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in St Michaels usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in St Michaels are served by secondary schools including Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (1.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, St Michaels is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to St Michaels is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Where St Michaels sits locally
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Oldwood, the closest linked location.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Oldwood, Tenbury Wells, Kyrewood, Bockleton, Spurtree, and Greet.
Practice signals around St Michaels
No orthodontic practice is recorded in St Michaels. The closest on record are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 14 miles away; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 16 miles away; and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 16 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in St Michaels
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, St Michaels has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in St Michaels
Every mainstream option is available to patients in St Michaels — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in St Michaels
Starting orthodontic treatment in St Michaels can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in St Michaels follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around St Michaels. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around St Michaels
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around St Michaels, Worcestershire, these local links help you keep browsing. Other local pages worth browsing include Oldwood, Tenbury Wells, Kyrewood, Bockleton, Spurtree, and Greet.
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Frequently Asked Questions in St Michaels
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in St Michaels often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St Michaels?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St Michaels is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 14.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Mitton Dental Surgery (14.6 miles) and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (15.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St Michaels?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of St Michaels, 0 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stourport-on-Severn, 14.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near St Michaels?
The nearest practice to St Michaels that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 16.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (16.7 miles) and Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre (17.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in St Michaels, Worcestershire?
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 St Michaels, Worcestershire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.