Orthodontic practices near Tenbury Wells
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Tenbury Wells; 26 practices within 20. The closest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 13.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 13.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 13.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 15.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 15.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 16.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 17.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (374 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 17.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| CeroplastWorcester | 17.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tenbury Wells with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourport-on-Severn, 13.7 miles east; the next are Kidderminster (15.0 miles east) and Great Malvern (17.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 13.7 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 15.0 miles east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 17.5 miles south-east |
| Hereford | 9 | 17.5 miles south |
| Worcester | 8 | 17.6 miles south-east |
| Stourbridge | 4 | 21.1 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 Tenbury Wells
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), 19.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 19.0 miles south-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 19.0 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 17.8 miles south-east |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (846 reviews) | 15.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tenbury Wells at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Malvern Hills |
| 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 3,849 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,180 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 | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,272 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Worcestershire | 510th closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tenbury High Ormiston Academy — 0.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 453 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 14 miles Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 15 miles Beacon DentalCare, Great Malvern — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 26 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 Tenbury Wells
The nearest practice to Tenbury Wells is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 13.7 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. 26 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (15 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Tenbury Wells list clear aligners, the nearest 15 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Tenbury Wells are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 16.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Tenbury Wells to Mercian House Dental Practice is roughly 30 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 360 to 710 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £320 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 360 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 19.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tenbury Wells
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Orthodontist in Tenbury Wells: Before booking anything in Tenbury Wells, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It connects local orthodontic research in Tenbury Wells with the wider Worcestershire area. Tenbury Wells — a small town with a population of around 3,849 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice signals around Tenbury Wells
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Tenbury Wells. The closest on record are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 14 miles away; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 15 miles away; and Beacon DentalCare in Great Malvern, about 18 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Kyrewood, Oldwood, Spurtree, St Michaels, Boraston, and Greet.
Tenbury Wells in numbers
Tenbury Wells is home to around 3,849 people, classing it as a small town within Worcestershire. Heading east for around 1 km brings you to Kyrewood, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Tenbury Wells
Tenbury Wells is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.7% of Tenbury Wells's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,180 residents in the neighbourhood around Tenbury Wells, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Tenbury Wells; the nearest is about 14 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Tenbury Wells are Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (0.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Tenbury Wells sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Tenbury Wells is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 32 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Tenbury Wells
Many people in Tenbury Wells delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Tenbury Wells runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Tenbury Wells
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Tenbury Wells has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Tenbury Wells
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Tenbury Wells. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Tenbury Wells
If Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. This page links onward to Kyrewood, Oldwood, Spurtree, St Michaels, Boraston, and Greet for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tenbury Wells
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tenbury Wells often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tenbury Wells?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tenbury Wells is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 13.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Mitton Dental Surgery (13.9 miles) and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (15.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tenbury Wells?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Tenbury Wells, 0 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stourport-on-Severn, 13.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tenbury Wells?
The nearest practice to Tenbury Wells that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 16.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (17.5 miles) and Willows Dentistry (18.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.