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Orthodontic practices near The Grove

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of The Grove; 13 practices within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is Ascent Dental Care Malvern in Great Malvern, 6.1 miles north-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Ascent Dental Care MalvernGreat Malvern6.1 miles north-west–––4.8 (420 reviews)
Edwards StephanieGreat Malvern6.5 miles north-west––––
Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern6.9 miles north-west––✓5.0 (62 reviews)
Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern7.0 miles north-west–––4.9 (374 reviews)
St Peter's Dental PracticeWorcester7.8 miles north––✓4.9 (120 reviews)
the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester7.8 miles north–––5.0 (81 reviews)
Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester8.4 miles north––✓5.0 (172 reviews)
St Johns DentalWorcester8.9 miles north–––3.8 (54 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to The Grove with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Malvern, 6.1 miles north-west; the next are Worcester (7.8 miles north) and Bishops Cleeve (9.0 miles south-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Great Malvern46.1 miles north-west
Worcester87.8 miles north
Bishops Cleeve19.0 miles south-east
Evesham110.4 miles east
Cheltenham1311.6 miles south
Gloucester313.2 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 Grove

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental (5.0 from 201 reviews), 12.4 miles south-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham5.0 (201 reviews)12.4 miles south-east
Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester5.0 (172 reviews)8.4 miles north
the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester5.0 (81 reviews)7.8 miles north
Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham5.0 (76 reviews)12.1 miles south-east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

The Grove at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaMalvern Hills
NHS dental servicesNHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1613% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,887 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 20.3% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car7.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre101 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Worcestershire432nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.4% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire
Nearest university dental hospitalBirmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 32 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsHanley Castle High School — 2.3 miles
Tewkesbury Academy — 5.1 miles
The Chase — 5.9 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles1 school, about 1,142 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay19.4% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesAscent Dental Care Malvern, Great Malvern — 6 miles
St Peter's Dental Practice, Worcester — 8 miles
Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve, Bishops Cleeve — 9 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles13 within 10 miles, 48 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentistBupa Dental Care — 6 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 Grove

From The Grove the nearest practice is Ascent Dental Care Malvern in Great Malvern, 6.1 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 13 practices, and within 20 there are 48.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve (9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Buckingham House Dental Surgery (6.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around The Grove list clear aligners, the nearest 6.9 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 The Grove are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Evesham Orthodontics, 10.4 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 The Grove to Ascent Dental Care Malvern 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

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Teeth straightening options in The Grove

Orthodontist in The Grove: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in The Grove. It is a useful starting point whether you search from The Grove or another part of Worcestershire.

A quick look at The Grove

Earls Croome is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of The Grove.

Practice data for The Grove

There is no orthodontist on our records in The Grove itself. The nearest we do hold are Ascent Dental Care Malvern in Great Malvern, about 6 miles away; St Peter's Dental Practice in Worcester, about 8 miles away; and Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve in Bishops Cleeve, about 9 miles away.

Area profile for The Grove

The Grove is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13% of The Grove's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,887 residents in the neighbourhood around The Grove, 6.4% 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 The Grove; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in The Grove are served by secondary schools including Hanley Castle High School (2.3 miles) and Tewkesbury Academy (5.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. The Grove's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Grove is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 32 miles away.

Compare nearby areas

You can continue browsing related location pages including Earls Croome, Saxon's Lode, Hill Croome, Uckinghall, Baughton, and Stratfordbridge if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in The Grove

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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

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Teeth Straightening Options Available in The Grove

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Which Treatment Is Right for You?

Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in The Grove 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.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Grove. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in The Grove

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Grove often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Grove?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Grove is Ascent Dental Care Malvern in Great Malvern, about 6.1 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Edwards Stephanie (6.5 miles) and Buckingham House Dental Surgery (6.9 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near The Grove?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Grove, 13 practices within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Malvern, 6.1 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Grove?

The nearest practice to The Grove that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Evesham Orthodontics, about 10.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Pittville Lawn Dental & Implant Clinic (11.9 miles) and Cheltenham Spa Dental & Implant Clinic (12.0 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Grove, Worcestershire?

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 The Grove, Worcestershire?

Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.

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TitleThe Grove, Worcestershire Teeth Straightening
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Published1 June 2022
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