Orthodontic practices near Stoke Lacy
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Stoke Lacy; 11 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 8.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 8.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 8.9 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 9.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 9.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 9.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 9.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 9.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 9.7 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 Stoke Lacy with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 8.7 miles south-west; the next are Great Malvern (9.8 miles east) and Worcester (13.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 8.7 miles south-west |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 9.8 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 13.6 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 17.4 miles north-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 19.8 miles north-east |
| Gloucester | 3 | 23.4 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 Stoke Lacy
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), 14.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 14.8 miles east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 14.4 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 9.8 miles east |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (846 reviews) | 19.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stoke Lacy 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 | 11.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,435 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 279th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 36 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 | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 9 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 10 miles Ceroplast, Worcester — 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 | 11 within 10 miles, 24 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 Stoke Lacy
The nearest practice to Stoke Lacy is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 8.7 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 11 practices, and within 20 there are 24.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (19.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (8.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Stoke Lacy list clear aligners, the nearest 8.7 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 Stoke Lacy 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, 8.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Stoke Lacy to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre 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 230 to 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stoke Lacy
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Orthodontist in Stoke Lacy: Before booking anything in Stoke Lacy, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Herefordshire and the surrounding area.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Crick's Green, Stoke Lane, Panks Bridge, Little Cowarne, Much Cowarne, and Moreton Jeffries if you are weighing up more than one location.
What official data says about Stoke Lacy
Stoke Lacy's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Stoke Lacy sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 11.7% of Stoke Lacy's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Stoke Lacy, 5.6% of the 1,435 residents are aged 10 to 15, below 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 Stoke Lacy; the nearest is about 9 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Stoke Lacy 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 Stoke Lacy's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Stoke Lacy sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Stoke Lacy is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What local practice data suggests in Stoke Lacy
There is no orthodontist on our records in Stoke Lacy itself. The closest on record are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 9 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 10 miles away; and Ceroplast in Worcester, about 14 miles away.
Facts about Stoke Lacy
The nearest other location we cover is Crick's Green, around 1 km to the north-east.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Stoke Lacy
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Stoke Lacy has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Stoke Lacy
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Stoke Lacy — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Stoke Lacy
Orthodontic treatment in Stoke Lacy is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Stoke Lacy
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Stoke Lacy — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Stoke Lacy is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Stoke Lacy sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Stoke Lacy has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.7% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Stoke Lacy, 5.6% of the 1,435 residents are aged 10 to 15, below 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 Stoke Lacy; the nearest is about 9 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Stoke Lacy attend schools such as Queen Elizabeth High School (2.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Stoke Lacy's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Stoke Lacy sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Stoke Lacy is about 36 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Stoke Lacy. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stoke Lacy
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Stoke Lacy, Herefordshire. You can also browse nearby location pages including Crick's Green, Stoke Lane, Panks Bridge, Little Cowarne, Much Cowarne, and Moreton Jeffries.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stoke Lacy
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stoke Lacy often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stoke Lacy?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stoke Lacy is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 8.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are The Dentist @ Tupsley (8.9 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (9.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stoke Lacy?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Stoke Lacy, 11 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 8.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stoke Lacy?
The nearest practice to Stoke Lacy that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 8.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (9.5 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (10.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stoke Lacy, Herefordshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Stoke Lacy, Herefordshire?
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.