Orthodontic practices near Upper Colwall
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Upper Colwall, 12 practices within 10 and 47 practices within 20. The closest is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, 1.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 1.9 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (62 reviews) |
| Ascent Dental Care MalvernGreat Malvern | 2.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (420 reviews) |
| Edwards StephanieGreat Malvern | 2.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 2.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (374 reviews) |
| St Peter's Dental PracticeWorcester | 8.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (120 reviews) |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 8.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (81 reviews) |
| St Johns DentalWorcester | 8.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (54 reviews) |
| CeroplastWorcester | 8.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Colwall with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Malvern, 1.9 miles north-east; the next are Worcester (8.1 miles north-east) and Hereford (14.8 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Malvern | 4 | 1.9 miles north-east |
| Worcester | 8 | 8.1 miles north-east |
| Hereford | 9 | 14.8 miles west |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 15.2 miles south-east |
| Gloucester | 6 | 16.0 miles south |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 17.0 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 Upper Colwall
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), 8.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 8.8 miles north-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 8.1 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 16.4 miles south |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 1.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Colwall 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,485 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 20.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 58 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Herefordshire | 28th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.9 miles away, closer than 70% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Chase — 1.9 miles Dyson Perrins CofE Academy — 3.1 miles Hanley Castle High School — 4.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,449 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 — 2 miles St Peter's Dental Practice, Worcester — 8 miles The Dentist @ Tupsley, Hereford — 15 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 47 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 Upper Colwall
Upper Colwall is 1.9 miles from Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 47.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve (15.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Buckingham House Dental Surgery (1.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Upper Colwall list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 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 Upper Colwall 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, 14.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 33 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Colwall
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Local orthodontic signals in Upper Colwall
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Upper Colwall. The nearest recorded are Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 2 miles away; St Peter's Dental Practice in Worcester, about 8 miles away; and The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 15 miles away.
About Upper Colwall
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Upper Wyche, the closest linked location.
Upper Colwall in context
Upper Colwall's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Upper Colwall sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 11.6% of Upper Colwall's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.7% of the 1,485 residents in Upper Colwall's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Upper Colwall is better served than 56% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Upper Colwall attend schools such as The Chase (1.9 miles) and Dyson Perrins CofE Academy (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Upper Colwall's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Upper Colwall is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Upper Colwall is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Upper Colwall
Patients in Upper Colwall have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
How to Choose in Upper Colwall
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 Upper Colwall practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Upper Colwall
Many people in Upper Colwall delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Upper Colwall
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Upper Colwall — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Upper Colwall — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 11.6% of residents under 16, Upper Colwall skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Colwall, 5.7% of the 1,485 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Upper Colwall has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Upper Colwall are The Chase (1.9 miles) and Dyson Perrins CofE Academy (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Upper Colwall's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Upper Colwall is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upper Colwall is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 33 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Colwall. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Colwall
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Upper Colwall, Herefordshire with surrounding locations. Nearby pages covering Upper Wyche, Evendine, Lower Wyche, Malvern Wells, Great Malvern, and West Malvern may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Colwall
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Colwall often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Colwall?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Colwall is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 1.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Ascent Dental Care Malvern (2.2 miles) and Edwards Stephanie (2.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Colwall?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Upper Colwall, 12 practices within 10 miles and 47 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Colwall?
The nearest practice to Upper Colwall that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 14.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (15.6 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (15.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Colwall, Herefordshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Colwall, Herefordshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.