Orthodontic practices near The Bage
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of The Bage; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 13.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 13.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 13.4 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 13.5 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 13.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 13.7 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 13.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 13.7 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 14.1 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 The Bage with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 13.4 miles east; the next are Monmouth (23.2 miles south-east) and Merthyr Tydfil (26.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 13.4 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 23.2 miles south-east |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 26.6 miles south-west |
| Pontypool | 1 | 27.0 miles south |
| Cwmbran | 2 | 29.1 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 29.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Bage
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Willows Dentistry in Hereford (4.9 from 196 reviews), 13.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 13.5 miles east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 14.3 miles east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 14.1 miles east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 13.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Bage 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 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,525 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 23 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 411th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Fairfield High School — 4.3 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 | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 13 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 23 miles Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 27 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, 9 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 The Bage
The nearest practice to The Bage is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 13.4 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. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lodge Dental (27 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (13.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around The Bage list clear aligners, the nearest 13.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Bage 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, 13.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Bage to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic 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 350 to 700 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £315 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 350 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Bage
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Orthodontist in The Bage: People weighing up braces or aligners in The Bage 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 Herefordshire.
Where The Bage sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Scotland Bank, around 1 km to the north-east.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Scotland Bank, Merbach, Common Bach, Dorstone, Pen-y-Park, and Snodhill as well as this one.
Useful local orthodontic context for The Bage
No orthodontic practice is recorded in The Bage. The nearest recorded are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 13 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 23 miles away; and Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 27 miles away.
The Bage in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, The Bage sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. The Bage's under-16 share sits at 16.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,525 residents in the neighbourhood around The Bage, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in The Bage usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to The Bage are Fairfield High School (4.3 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across The Bage's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts The Bage close to the England median.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in The Bage
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in The Bage helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Bage
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving The Bage. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, The Bage sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.1% of The Bage's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,525 residents in the neighbourhood around The Bage, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of The Bage; the nearest is about 13 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in The Bage are served by secondary schools including Fairfield High School (4.3 miles). The Bage's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. The Bage'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.
All Orthodontic Options in The Bage Explained
Patients in The Bage have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in The Bage
Every mainstream option is available to patients in The Bage — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Bage. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Bage
These local links are here for anyone comparing The Bage, Herefordshire against nearby alternatives. For a broader comparison, pages for Scotland Bank, Merbach, Common Bach, Dorstone, Pen-y-Park, and Snodhill follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Bage
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Bage often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Bage?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Bage is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 13.4 miles to the east. The next closest are St.Owen Dental Studio (13.4 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (13.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Bage?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Bage, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 13.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Bage?
The nearest practice to The Bage that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 13.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (13.5 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (14.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Bage, Herefordshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Bage, 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.