NHS Treatment in Tidnor at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.2% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of 2,327 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 2.3 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Mary's RC High School — 1.0 miles The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School — 1.5 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Tidnor
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Tidnor, 9 practices within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 2.0 miles west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, 2.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 2.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 2.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 2.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 21.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 21.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 22.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tidnor with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Hereford, 2.3 miles north-west; the next are Gloucester (21.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 3 | 2.3 miles north-west |
| Gloucester | 3 | 21.6 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tidnor
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), 2.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 2.8 miles west |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 2.3 miles north-west |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (167 reviews) | 2.9 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Tidnor, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 9.9 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford, 2.3 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Tidnor are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
The NHS orthodontic pathway in Tidnor focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. For eligible under-18s it's outstanding value — full treatment at no charge at all. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Tidnor?
Many patients in Herefordshire wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in Tidnor
On the NHS, one course of treatment runs from fitting right through to retainers, with nothing added along the way.
Private treatment in Tidnor trades cost for speed and choice — around £1,500–£3,500 for metal braces, but starting within weeks and with ceramic, lingual and aligner options on the table.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Tidnor
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS orthodontic waiting times in Herefordshire vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Tidnor. By national deprivation ranking, Tidnor sits among the less deprived areas of England. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Census 2021 counts 2,327 residents in the neighbourhood around Tidnor, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Tidnor is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Tidnor's under-16 share sits at 17.2%, per the 2021 Census. Secondary-age pupils near Tidnor attend schools such as St Mary's RC High School (1.0 miles) and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (1.5 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Tidnor's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Tidnor is better served than 72% of towns in England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Tidnor itself. The nearest we do hold are The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 2 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 14 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 17 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
NHS Brace Eligibility in Tidnor
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. NHS-contracted orthodontists in Herefordshire apply the same national criteria consistently. This guide explains how IOTN works, who qualifies, and what private options exist if you don't.
Eligibility in Tidnor — Local Context
How long NHS treatment takes to start in Herefordshire depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Tidnor
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. Parents in Tidnor increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
NHS Treatment for Children in Tidnor
Eligible children under 18 in Tidnor are entitled to NHS orthodontic treatment free of charge. The process starts with a dentist IOTN assessment and formal referral to the local NHS orthodontic service.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Tidnor
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tidnor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tidnor is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 2.0 miles to the west. The next closest are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (2.3 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tidnor?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Tidnor, 9 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tidnor?
The nearest practice to Tidnor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 2.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (2.8 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (2.9 miles).
How many families live in Tidnor?
Around 17.2% of Tidnor's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
Which towns are close to Tidnor?
Nearby towns include Bartestree, Lugwardine, Mordiford.
How deprived is Tidnor compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Tidnor is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Is Tidnor well served by schools?
DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Tidnor's Local Authority.
What if the NHS wait is too long?
Going private removes the wait entirely, with the same clinical outcomes plus a wider choice of brace type and a more personalised experience — for a higher price than the NHS charge.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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