Orthodontic practices near Tarrington
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Tarrington; 9 practices within 10 and 30 practices within 20. The closest is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 5.7 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 5.7 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 5.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 6.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 6.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 6.4 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 6.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 6.6 miles west | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 6.7 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 Tarrington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 5.7 miles west; the next are Great Malvern (10.6 miles east) and Worcester (16.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 5.7 miles west |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 10.6 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 16.3 miles north-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 18.3 miles south |
| Gloucester | 7 | 18.8 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 20.0 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 Tarrington
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), 17.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 17.2 miles north-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 16.6 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 19.3 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 10.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tarrington 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 | 16.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,327 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 51 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 138th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Mary's RC High School — 4.2 miles The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School — 5.2 miles Aylestone School — 5.8 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 — 6 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 11 miles St Johns Dental, Worcester — 16 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 | 9 within 10 miles, 30 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 Tarrington
From Tarrington the nearest practice is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 5.7 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 30.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (19.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (5.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Tarrington list clear aligners, the nearest 5.7 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 Tarrington are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 5.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Tarrington 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tarrington
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Orthodontist in Tarrington: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Tarrington keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is relevant to searches focused on both Tarrington and the wider Herefordshire area.
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Pages for Stoke Edith, Durlow Common, Yarkhill, Perton, Monkhide, and Woolhope Cockshoot follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Practice signals around Tarrington
There is no orthodontist on our records in Tarrington itself. The nearest we do hold are The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 6 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 11 miles away; and St Johns Dental in Worcester, about 16 miles away.
The local picture in Tarrington
Tarrington is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Tarrington, 7.3% of the 1,327 residents are aged 10 to 15, above 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 Tarrington; the nearest is about 6 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 Tarrington are St Mary's RC High School (4.2 miles) and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (5.2 miles). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Tarrington's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Tarrington sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Facts about Tarrington
Stoke Edith is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km west of Tarrington.
All Orthodontic Options in Tarrington Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Tarrington offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Tarrington
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Tarrington
Orthodontic treatment in Tarrington is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Tarrington follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Tarrington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Tarrington
This part of the page places Tarrington, Herefordshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Stoke Edith, Durlow Common, Yarkhill, Perton, Monkhide, and Woolhope Cockshoot.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tarrington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tarrington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tarrington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tarrington is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 5.7 miles to the west. The next closest are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (5.9 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (6.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tarrington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Tarrington, 9 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 5.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tarrington?
The nearest practice to Tarrington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 5.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (6.5 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (6.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tarrington, 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 Tarrington, 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.