Orthodontic practices near Stanford Bishop
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Stanford Bishop; 7 practices within 10 and 27 practices within 20. The closest is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, 6.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 6.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (62 reviews) |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 6.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (374 reviews) |
| Edwards StephanieGreat Malvern | 7.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Ascent Dental Care MalvernGreat Malvern | 7.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (420 reviews) |
| CeroplastWorcester | 9.6 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care ClinicWorcester | 9.6 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| St Johns DentalWorcester | 9.6 miles east | – | – | – | 3.8 (54 reviews) |
| Dental Care Worcester CityWorcester | 10.3 miles east | – | – | – | 3.8 (65 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stanford Bishop with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Malvern, 6.8 miles south-east; the next are Worcester (9.6 miles east) and Hereford (12.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Malvern | 4 | 6.8 miles south-east |
| Worcester | 8 | 9.6 miles east |
| Hereford | 9 | 12.5 miles south-west |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 14.0 miles north-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 16.5 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove | 4 | 19.7 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 Stanford Bishop
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), 10.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 10.9 miles east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 10.5 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 6.8 miles south-east |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (846 reviews) | 16.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stanford Bishop 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,623 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 24.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.7% 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 | 15.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 182nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth High School — 2.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 421 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 | Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 7 miles Ceroplast, Worcester — 10 miles Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 27 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 Stanford Bishop
The nearest practice to Stanford Bishop is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, 6.8 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. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 27.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (16.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Buckingham House Dental Surgery (6.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Stanford Bishop list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Stanford Bishop 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, 12.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Stanford Bishop to Buckingham House Dental Surgery is roughly 15 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 180 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stanford Bishop
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Orthodontist in Stanford Bishop: This page was put together for people in Stanford Bishop who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Stanford Bishop itself or elsewhere in Herefordshire.
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Stanford Bishop in numbers
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Local orthodontic signals in Stanford Bishop
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Stanford Bishop. The closest on record are Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 7 miles away; Ceroplast in Worcester, about 10 miles away; and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 12 miles away.
Area profile for Stanford Bishop
By ONS classification, Stanford Bishop falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Stanford Bishop falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Stanford Bishop has a smaller share of children than most areas — 14% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,623 residents in Stanford Bishop's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Stanford Bishop has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Stanford Bishop are served by secondary schools including Queen Elizabeth High School (2.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Stanford Bishop's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Stanford Bishop is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Stanford Bishop is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 32 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Stanford Bishop
The orthodontic landscape in Stanford Bishop offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Stanford Bishop 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.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Stanford Bishop
Orthodontic treatment in Stanford Bishop is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Stanford Bishop
What's available in Stanford Bishop depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Stanford Bishop is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Stanford Bishop has a smaller share of children than most areas — 14% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Stanford Bishop, 6.3% of the 1,623 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Stanford Bishop has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Stanford Bishop are Queen Elizabeth High School (2.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Stanford Bishop's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Stanford Bishop's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Stanford Bishop is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Stanford Bishop. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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This section helps connect Stanford Bishop, Herefordshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. If you're still deciding, related pages for Linley Green, Acton Beauchamp, Brockhampton Estate, Evesbatch, Halmond's Frome, and Suckley Knowl may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stanford Bishop
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stanford Bishop often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stanford Bishop?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stanford Bishop is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 6.8 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Beacon DentalCare (6.8 miles) and Edwards Stephanie (7.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stanford Bishop?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Stanford Bishop, 7 practices within 10 miles and 27 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Malvern, 6.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stanford Bishop?
The nearest practice to Stanford Bishop that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 12.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (13.3 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (13.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stanford Bishop, 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 Stanford Bishop, Herefordshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.