Orthodontic practices near Stretton Grandison
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Stretton Grandison; 13 practices within 10 and 23 practices within 20. The closest is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 7.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 7.6 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 7.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 8.2 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 8.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 8.3 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 8.4 miles west | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 8.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 8.6 miles 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 Stretton Grandison with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 7.6 miles south-west; the next are Great Malvern (8.7 miles east) and Worcester (13.8 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 7.6 miles south-west |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 8.7 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 13.8 miles north-east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 19.6 miles north-east |
| Gloucester | 7 | 20.1 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 Stretton Grandison
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), 14.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 14.9 miles east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 14.3 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 8.7 miles east |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 4.9 (374 reviews) | 9.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stretton Grandison 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 | 1,848 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 34 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 222nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth High School — 5.9 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 — 8 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 9 miles St Johns Dental, Worcester — 14 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 | 13 within 10 miles, 23 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 Stretton Grandison
The nearest practice to Stretton Grandison is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 7.6 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 13 practices, and within 20 there are 23.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (20.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (7.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Stretton Grandison list clear aligners, the nearest 7.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Stretton Grandison 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, 7.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Stretton Grandison to The Dentist @ Tupsley 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stretton Grandison
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Orthodontist in Stretton Grandison: This page was put together for people in Stretton Grandison who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Herefordshire.
Local context for Stretton Grandison
Upper Egleton is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Stretton Grandison.
Local provider signals in Stretton Grandison
There is no orthodontist on our records in Stretton Grandison itself. The nearest recorded are The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 8 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 9 miles away; and St Johns Dental in Worcester, about 14 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Upper Egleton, Lower Egleton, Canon Frome, Much Cowarne, Ashperton, and Panks Bridge.
Stretton Grandison in context
ONS classifies Stretton Grandison as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Stretton Grandison falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Stretton Grandison's under-16 share, 13.7%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,848 residents in Stretton Grandison's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Stretton Grandison; the nearest is about 8 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Stretton Grandison are served by secondary schools including Queen Elizabeth High School (5.9 miles). Stretton Grandison's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Stretton Grandison sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Stretton Grandison is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Stretton Grandison
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Stretton Grandison helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Stretton Grandison
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Stretton Grandison — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Stretton Grandison
The orthodontic landscape in Stretton Grandison offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Stretton Grandison — Local Context
Not every practice near Stretton Grandison offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. ONS classifies Stretton Grandison as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Stretton Grandison. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, Stretton Grandison skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,848 residents in the neighbourhood around Stretton Grandison, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Stretton Grandison has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 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 Stretton Grandison are Queen Elizabeth High School (5.9 miles). Stretton Grandison's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Stretton Grandison is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Stretton Grandison is about 38 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Stretton Grandison itself. The nearest we do hold are The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 8 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 9 miles away; and St Johns Dental in Worcester, about 14 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Stretton Grandison. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stretton Grandison
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Stretton Grandison, Herefordshire with surrounding locations. For a broader comparison, pages for Upper Egleton, Lower Egleton, Canon Frome, Much Cowarne, Ashperton, and Panks Bridge follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stretton Grandison
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stretton Grandison often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stretton Grandison?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stretton Grandison is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 7.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (7.6 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (8.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stretton Grandison?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Stretton Grandison, 13 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 7.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stretton Grandison?
The nearest practice to Stretton Grandison that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 7.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (8.4 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (8.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stretton Grandison, 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 Stretton Grandison, Herefordshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.