Orthodontic practices near The Knapp
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of The Knapp; 3 practices within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, 9.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 9.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (62 reviews) |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 9.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (374 reviews) |
| Edwards StephanieGreat Malvern | 9.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Ascent Dental Care MalvernGreat Malvern | 10.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (420 reviews) |
| St Johns DentalWorcester | 11.6 miles east | – | – | – | 3.8 (54 reviews) |
| CeroplastWorcester | 11.7 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care ClinicWorcester | 11.7 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 11.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Knapp with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Malvern, 9.3 miles south-east; the next are Worcester (11.6 miles east) and Hereford (11.8 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Malvern | 4 | 9.3 miles south-east |
| Worcester | 8 | 11.6 miles east |
| Hereford | 9 | 11.8 miles south-west |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 14.2 miles north-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 16.6 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove | 4 | 20.8 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 The Knapp
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), 13.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 13.0 miles east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 12.6 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 9.3 miles south-east |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (846 reviews) | 16.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Knapp 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,695 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 30.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 25.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,510 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 302nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth High School — 0.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 421 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 9 miles St Johns Dental, Worcester — 12 miles Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 12 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 | 3 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 The Knapp
The nearest practice to The Knapp is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, 9.3 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. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 26.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (16.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Buckingham House Dental Surgery (9.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around The Knapp list clear aligners, the nearest 9.3 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 Knapp are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 11.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Knapp to Buckingham House Dental Surgery 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 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 25.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Knapp
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Orthodontist in The Knapp: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in The Knapp understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Herefordshire.
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If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Bromyard, Flaggoner's Green, Munderfield Row, Edwyn Ralph, Edwin Loach, and Munderfield Stocks.
What we know about practices near The Knapp
We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Knapp itself. The nearest we do hold are Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 9 miles away; St Johns Dental in Worcester, about 12 miles away; and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 12 miles away.
What official data says about The Knapp
The Knapp — larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. The Knapp's under-16 share sits at 14.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,695 residents in the neighbourhood around The Knapp, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in The Knapp usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near The Knapp attend schools such as Queen Elizabeth High School (0.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. The Knapp's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). The Knapp falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to The Knapp is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Facts about The Knapp
Bromyard is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of The Knapp.
Orthodontic Treatments in The Knapp
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, The Knapp has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
How to Choose in The Knapp
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most The Knapp practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
The Orthodontic Journey in The Knapp
Many people in The Knapp 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Knapp
Orthodontic practices in and around The Knapp vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. The Knapp — larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. The Knapp's under-16 share sits at 14.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,695 residents in the neighbourhood around The Knapp, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in The Knapp usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near The Knapp attend schools such as Queen Elizabeth High School (0.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in The Knapp's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks The Knapp among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Knapp is about 33 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Knapp. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Knapp
These local links are here for anyone comparing The Knapp, Herefordshire against nearby alternatives. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Bromyard, Flaggoner's Green, Munderfield Row, Edwyn Ralph, Edwin Loach, and Munderfield Stocks.
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Knapp
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Knapp often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Knapp?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Knapp is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 9.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Beacon DentalCare (9.3 miles) and Edwards Stephanie (9.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Knapp?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Knapp, 3 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Malvern, 9.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Knapp?
The nearest practice to The Knapp that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 11.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (12.6 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (13.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Knapp, Herefordshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Knapp, Herefordshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.