Orthodontic practices near Upper Lyde
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Upper Lyde, 9 practices within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 3.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 3.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 3.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 3.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 3.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 3.3 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 3.3 miles south | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 3.4 miles south | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 3.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Upper Lyde with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 3.1 miles south-east; the next are Great Malvern (17.5 miles east) and Monmouth (20.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 3.1 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 17.5 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 20.0 miles south |
| Worcester | 8 | 22.2 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 25.6 miles north-east |
| Gloucester | 6 | 26.4 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 Lyde
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern (5.0 from 62 reviews), 17.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 17.5 miles east |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 4.9 (374 reviews) | 18.1 miles east |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 3.2 miles south |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 3.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Lyde 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,597 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 34.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 146 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Herefordshire | 49th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.1 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Whitecross Hereford — 2.3 miles Aylestone School — 3.1 miles The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School — 3.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 942 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 | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 3 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 18 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 20 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 14 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 Lyde
Upper Lyde is 3.1 miles from Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 14.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (26.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (3.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Upper Lyde list clear aligners, the nearest 3.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Lyde are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 3.1 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Lyde
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Orthodontist in Upper Lyde: Before booking anything in Upper Lyde, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Herefordshire, not just Upper Lyde.
Keep exploring nearby
For a broader view, related location pages cover Elton's Marsh, Pipe and Lyde, Portway, Auberrow, Moreton on Lugg, and Wellington Marsh as well as this one.
Area profile for Upper Lyde
Officially, Upper Lyde is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Upper Lyde falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Upper Lyde's under-16 share sits at 17.8%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,597 residents in Upper Lyde's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Upper Lyde has more choice than 72% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Upper Lyde are served by secondary schools including Whitecross Hereford (2.3 miles) and Aylestone School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Upper Lyde's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Upper Lyde among England's less deprived areas.
Practice data for Upper Lyde
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upper Lyde itself. The closest on record are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 3 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 18 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 20 miles away.
Facts about Upper Lyde
Portway is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Upper Lyde.
All Orthodontic Options in Upper Lyde Explained
Patients in Upper Lyde 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.
Treatment Options in Upper Lyde — Local Context
What's available in Upper Lyde depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Upper Lyde 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. Census data puts 17.8% of Upper Lyde's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,597 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Lyde, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Upper Lyde has more choice than 72% 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 Lyde are Whitecross Hereford (2.3 miles) and Aylestone School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Upper Lyde's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Upper Lyde's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Upper Lyde. The closest on record are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 3 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 18 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 20 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Upper Lyde
Many people in Upper Lyde delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Upper Lyde runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Lyde. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Lyde
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Upper Lyde, Herefordshire. You can keep exploring with related pages for Elton's Marsh, Pipe and Lyde, Portway, Auberrow, Moreton on Lugg, and Wellington Marsh.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Lyde
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Lyde often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Lyde?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Lyde is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 3.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (3.2 miles) and Willows Dentistry (3.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Lyde?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Upper Lyde, 9 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Lyde?
The nearest practice to Upper Lyde that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 3.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (3.2 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (3.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Lyde, Herefordshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Lyde, Herefordshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.