Orthodontic practices near Swainshill
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Swainshill, 9 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 3.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 3.2 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 3.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 3.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 3.4 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 3.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 3.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 3.5 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 3.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Swainshill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 3.2 miles east; the next are Monmouth (18.3 miles south) and Great Malvern (19.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 3.2 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 18.3 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 19.9 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 24.8 miles east |
| Gloucester | 6 | 27.0 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 27.4 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 Swainshill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern (5.0 from 62 reviews), 19.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 19.9 miles east |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 3.3 miles east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 4.1 miles east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 3.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Swainshill 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 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,676 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 114 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Herefordshire | 54th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.2 miles away, closer than 55% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Whitecross Hereford — 2.0 miles The Hereford Church of England Academy — 3.5 miles Aylestone School — 4.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 942 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 | St.Owen Dental Studio, Hereford — 3 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 18 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 20 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 11 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 Swainshill
The nearest practice to Swainshill is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 3.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (27.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (3.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Swainshill list clear aligners, the nearest 3.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Swainshill are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 3.3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Swainshill
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Orthodontist in Swainshill: Before booking anything in Swainshill, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Herefordshire, not just Swainshill.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Stretton Sugwas, Sugwas Pool, Breinton Common, Upper Breinton, King's Acre, and Credenhill.
Practice data for Swainshill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Swainshill itself. The nearest we do hold are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 3 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 18 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 20 miles away.
Where Swainshill sits locally
Just under 1 km west, Sugwas Pool is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Swainshill
ONS classifies Swainshill as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Swainshill falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.1% of Swainshill's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Swainshill, 6.6% of the 1,676 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Swainshill has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Swainshill attend schools such as Whitecross Hereford (2.0 miles) and The Hereford Church of England Academy (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Swainshill's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Swainshill close to the England median.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Swainshill
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Swainshill can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Swainshill
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Swainshill — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Swainshill
Many people in Swainshill delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Swainshill
- 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Swainshill
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Swainshill. Swainshill — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 14.1% of Swainshill's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,676 residents in Swainshill's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Swainshill has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Swainshill attend schools such as Whitecross Hereford (2.0 miles) and The Hereford Church of England Academy (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Swainshill's Local Authority. Swainshill's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Swainshill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Swainshill
These local links are here for anyone comparing Swainshill, Herefordshire against nearby alternatives. Nearby pages covering Stretton Sugwas, Sugwas Pool, Breinton Common, Upper Breinton, King's Acre, and Credenhill may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Swainshill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Swainshill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Swainshill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Swainshill is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 3.2 miles to the east. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (3.3 miles) and Willows Dentistry (3.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Swainshill?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Swainshill, 9 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Swainshill?
The nearest practice to Swainshill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 3.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (3.3 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (3.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Swainshill, 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 Swainshill, Herefordshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.