Orthodontic practices near The Forge
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of The Forge; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 15.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 15.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 15.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 16.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 16.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 16.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 16.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 16.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 16.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Forge with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 15.9 miles south-east; the next are Great Malvern (28.0 miles east) and Stourport-on-Severn (29.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 15.9 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 28.0 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 29.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Forge
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), 15.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 15.9 miles south-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 16.4 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 16.0 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 16.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Forge 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 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,694 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.9% 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 | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 447th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lady Hawkins' School — 3.7 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.Owen Dental Studio, Hereford — 16 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 28 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 30 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 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 |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 9 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 Forge
The Forge is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 15.9 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Willows Dentistry (15.9 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 6 of the practices around The Forge list clear aligners, the nearest 15.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Forge are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, 15.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Forge to St.Owen Dental Studio is roughly 35 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 410 to 830 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £185 to £375 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 250 to 410 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Forge
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Orthodontist in The Forge: Searching for orthodontic treatment in The Forge? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Herefordshire.
Useful local orthodontic context for The Forge
We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Forge itself. The nearest we do hold are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 16 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 28 miles away; and Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 30 miles away.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Cabal, Horseway Head, Shawl, Stansbatch, Titley, and Burcher as well as this one.
The local picture in The Forge
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, The Forge sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.8% of The Forge's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,694 residents in The Forge's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. The Forge has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 16 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 The Forge are Lady Hawkins' School (3.7 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across The Forge's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, The Forge is roughly mid-table for England.
The Forge at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Cabal, around 1 km to the south.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in The Forge
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in The Forge helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Forge
No orthodontic practice covers The Forge directly, though mydentist (about 9 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Officially, The Forge is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, The Forge falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.8% of The Forge's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,694 residents in the neighbourhood around The Forge, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. The Forge has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 16 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in The Forge are served by secondary schools including Lady Hawkins' School (3.7 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across The Forge's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts The Forge close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in The Forge
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in The Forge can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in The Forge
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Forge. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Forge
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around The Forge, Herefordshire, these local links help you keep browsing. For a broader comparison, pages for Cabal, Horseway Head, Shawl, Stansbatch, Titley, and Burcher follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Forge
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Forge often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Forge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Forge is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 15.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (15.9 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (16.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Forge?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Forge, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 15.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Forge?
The nearest practice to The Forge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, about 15.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (16.0 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (16.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Forge, 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 The Forge, Herefordshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.