Orthodontic practices near Tedstone Wafer
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Tedstone Wafer; 2 practices within 10 and 31 practices within 20. The closest is Beacon DentalCare in Great Malvern, 9.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 9.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (374 reviews) |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 10.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (62 reviews) |
| Edwards StephanieGreat Malvern | 10.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| CeroplastWorcester | 10.4 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care ClinicWorcester | 10.4 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| St Johns DentalWorcester | 10.4 miles east | – | – | – | 3.8 (54 reviews) |
| Dental Care Worcester CityWorcester | 10.7 miles east | – | – | – | 3.8 (65 reviews) |
| Ascent Dental Care MalvernGreat Malvern | 10.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (420 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tedstone Wafer with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Malvern, 9.7 miles south-east; the next are Worcester (10.4 miles east) and Stourport-on-Severn (11.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Malvern | 4 | 9.7 miles south-east |
| Worcester | 8 | 10.4 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 11.0 miles north-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 13.4 miles north-east |
| Hereford | 9 | 15.0 miles south-west |
| Bromsgrove | 4 | 18.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tedstone Wafer
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), 11.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 11.8 miles east |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 5.0 (134 reviews) | 18.7 miles north-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 11.6 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 10.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tedstone Wafer 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 | 12.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,617 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.1% aged 16 to 24 and 22% 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 | 40 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 320th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth High School — 3.8 miles The Chantry School — 4.8 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 | Beacon DentalCare, Great Malvern — 10 miles Ceroplast, Worcester — 10 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 11 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 31 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 Tedstone Wafer
From Tedstone Wafer the nearest practice is Beacon DentalCare in Great Malvern, 9.7 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 31.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (13.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Buckingham House Dental Surgery (10 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Tedstone Wafer list clear aligners, the nearest 10 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Tedstone Wafer are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 14.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Tedstone Wafer to Beacon DentalCare 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 250 to 500 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £225 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tedstone Wafer
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Orthodontist in Tedstone Wafer: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Tedstone Wafer keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Tedstone Wafer or another part of Herefordshire.
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Local context for Tedstone Wafer
The nearest other location we cover is Tedstone Delamere, around 1 km to the east.
What we know about practices near Tedstone Wafer
There is no orthodontist on our records in Tedstone Wafer itself. The closest on record are Beacon DentalCare in Great Malvern, about 10 miles away; Ceroplast in Worcester, about 10 miles away; and Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 11 miles away.
What official data says about Tedstone Wafer
Tedstone Wafer 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. Tedstone Wafer's under-16 share, 12.2%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.4% of the 1,617 residents in Tedstone Wafer's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Tedstone Wafer; the nearest is about 10 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Tedstone Wafer attend schools such as Queen Elizabeth High School (3.8 miles) and The Chantry School (4.8 miles). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Tedstone Wafer's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Tedstone Wafer's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Tedstone Wafer is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Orthodontic Treatments in Tedstone Wafer
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Tedstone Wafer can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Tedstone Wafer offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Tedstone Wafer
Starting orthodontic treatment in Tedstone Wafer can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Tedstone Wafer
Practices serving Tedstone Wafer differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Tedstone Wafer sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Tedstone Wafer's under-16 share, 12.2%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,617 residents in the neighbourhood around Tedstone Wafer, 5.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Tedstone Wafer; the nearest is about 10 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 Tedstone Wafer are Queen Elizabeth High School (3.8 miles) and The Chantry School (4.8 miles). Tedstone Wafer's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Tedstone Wafer close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Tedstone Wafer is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 30 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 Tedstone Wafer. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Tedstone Wafer
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tedstone Wafer
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tedstone Wafer often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tedstone Wafer?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tedstone Wafer is Beacon DentalCare in Great Malvern, about 9.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Buckingham House Dental Surgery (10.0 miles) and Edwards Stephanie (10.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tedstone Wafer?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Tedstone Wafer, 2 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Malvern, 9.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tedstone Wafer?
The nearest practice to Tedstone Wafer that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 14.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (15.0 miles) and Willows Dentistry (15.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tedstone Wafer, 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 Tedstone Wafer, Herefordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.