Orthodontic practices near Swinesherd
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Swinesherd, 12 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is Redcliffe Orthodontics in Worcester, 1.0 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 1.0 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (172 reviews) |
| St Peter's Dental PracticeWorcester | 1.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (120 reviews) |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 1.5 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (81 reviews) |
| Trinity Gate OrthodonticsWorcester | 1.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.9 (7 reviews) |
| Dental Care Worcester CityWorcester | 2.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (65 reviews) |
| CeroplastWorcester | 2.4 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care ClinicWorcester | 2.4 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| St Johns DentalWorcester | 2.4 miles west | – | – | – | 3.8 (54 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Swinesherd with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Worcester, 1.0 miles west; the next are Great Malvern (6.9 miles south-west) and Bromsgrove (11.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 8 | 1.0 miles west |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 6.9 miles south-west |
| Bromsgrove | 5 | 11.2 miles north-east |
| Evesham | 1 | 11.5 miles south-east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 11.7 miles north |
| Redditch | 4 | 12.1 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 Swinesherd
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green (5.0 from 301 reviews), 14.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green | 5.0 (301 reviews) | 14.8 miles north-east |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 1.0 miles west |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 5.0 (134 reviews) | 11.7 miles north-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 1.5 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Swinesherd at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wychavon |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 21% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,367 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 35.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 220 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Worcestershire | 61st closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Nunnery Wood High School — 0.5 miles Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College — 1.3 miles Christopher Whitehead Language College — 2.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 6,318 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Redcliffe Orthodontics, Worcester — 1 miles Beacon DentalCare, Great Malvern — 7 miles Bromsgrove Dental Clinic, Bromsgrove — 11 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 60 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 Swinesherd
Swinesherd is 1 miles from Redcliffe Orthodontics in Worcester, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: New Road Dental (11.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; the247dentist - Plymouth (1.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Swinesherd list clear aligners, the nearest 1 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 Swinesherd are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bromsgrove Dental Clinic, 11.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 24 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Swinesherd
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Orthodontist in Swinesherd: People weighing up braces or aligners in Swinesherd can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Worcestershire.
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Local treatment availability around Swinesherd
There is no orthodontist on our records in Swinesherd itself. The nearest we do hold are Redcliffe Orthodontics in Worcester, about a mile away; Beacon DentalCare in Great Malvern, about 7 miles away; and Bromsgrove Dental Clinic, about 11 miles away.
Swinesherd at a glance
Just under 1 km west, Red Hill is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Swinesherd
Swinesherd's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Swinesherd. Census data puts 21% of Swinesherd's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,367 residents in the neighbourhood around Swinesherd, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Swinesherd is better served than 69% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Swinesherd are Nunnery Wood High School (0.5 miles) and Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College (1.3 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Swinesherd sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Swinesherd is about 24 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
All Orthodontic Options in Swinesherd Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Swinesherd can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Swinesherd — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Swinesherd. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Swinesherd sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 21% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 2,367 residents in Swinesherd's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Swinesherd has more choice than 69% of towns in England. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Swinesherd are Nunnery Wood High School (0.5 miles) and Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College (1.3 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Swinesherd sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Swinesherd is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 24 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Swinesherd itself. The nearest we do hold are Redcliffe Orthodontics in Worcester, about a mile away; Beacon DentalCare in Great Malvern, about 7 miles away; and Bromsgrove Dental Clinic, about 11 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Swinesherd
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Swinesherd helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Swinesherd
- 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 Swinesherd
Not every practice near Swinesherd offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Swinesherd is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Swinesherd's under-16 share sits at 21%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 2,367 residents in Swinesherd's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. Swinesherd has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Swinesherd attend schools such as Nunnery Wood High School (0.5 miles) and Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College (1.3 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Swinesherd is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Swinesherd is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 24 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 Swinesherd. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Swinesherd
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Frequently Asked Questions in Swinesherd
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Swinesherd often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Swinesherd?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Swinesherd is Redcliffe Orthodontics in Worcester, about 1.0 miles to the west. The next closest are St Peter's Dental Practice (1.5 miles) and the247dentist - Plymouth (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Swinesherd?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Swinesherd, 12 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Swinesherd?
The nearest practice to Swinesherd that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bromsgrove Dental Clinic, about 11.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Evesham Orthodontics (11.5 miles) and New Road Dental (11.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Swinesherd, Worcestershire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Swinesherd, Worcestershire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.