Orthodontic practices near Stocking
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Stocking; 9 practices within 10 and 29 practices within 20. The closest is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 8.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 8.6 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 9.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 9.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 9.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 9.1 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 9.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 9.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 9.2 miles north-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 Stocking with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 8.6 miles north-west; the next are Monmouth (12.9 miles south-west) and Great Malvern (13.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 8.6 miles north-west |
| Monmouth | 1 | 12.9 miles south-west |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 13.7 miles north-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 14.7 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 15.2 miles south-east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 18.9 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 Stocking
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse (5.0 from 303 reviews), 19.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 19.2 miles south-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 20.0 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 15.1 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 13.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stocking 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,783 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% 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 | 36 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 271st closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy — 3.4 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 | The Dentist @ Tupsley, Hereford — 9 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 13 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 29 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 4 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 Stocking
The nearest practice to Stocking is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 8.6 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 29.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (15 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (8.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Stocking list clear aligners, the nearest 8.6 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 Stocking are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 35 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Stocking to The Dentist @ Tupsley is roughly 20 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 220 to 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 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 Stocking
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Orthodontist in Stocking: Before booking anything in Stocking, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Herefordshire.
Local provider signals in Stocking
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Stocking. The nearest recorded are The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 9 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 13 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 14 miles away.
The local picture in Stocking
Stocking's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Stocking sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, Stocking skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,783 residents in Stocking's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Stocking has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Stocking attend schools such as John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (3.4 miles). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Stocking's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Stocking close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Stocking is about 35 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
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Local context for Stocking
The nearest other location we cover is Barrelhill Green, around 1 km to the north.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Stocking
Patients in Stocking 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 Stocking
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Stocking
Starting orthodontic treatment in Stocking can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Stocking
Treatment in Stocking 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 Stocking. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stocking
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Stocking, Herefordshire with surrounding locations. You can keep exploring with related pages for Barrelhill Green, Old Gore, How Caple, Perrystone Hill, Falcon, and Brockhampton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stocking
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stocking often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stocking?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stocking is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 8.6 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative Dentist (9.0 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (9.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stocking?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Stocking, 9 practices within 10 miles and 29 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 8.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stocking?
The nearest practice to Stocking that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 9.0 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (9.1 miles) and Willows Dentistry (9.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stocking, Herefordshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Stocking, Herefordshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.