Orthodontic practices near Upper Lye
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Upper Lye; 9 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 17.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 17.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 17.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 17.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 17.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 17.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 17.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 17.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 18.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Lye with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 17.6 miles south-east; the next are Stourport-on-Severn (26.0 miles east) and Great Malvern (26.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 17.6 miles south-east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 26.0 miles east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 26.7 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury | 6 | 27.1 miles north |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 27.2 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 28.1 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 Upper Lye
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), 17.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 17.7 miles south-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 18.1 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 17.6 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 17.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Lye 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,482 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 21.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 13 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 482nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wigmore School — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 467 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 — 18 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 26 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 27 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 9 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 8 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 Lye
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Upper Lye; the nearest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 17.6 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (27.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (17.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Upper Lye list clear aligners, the nearest 17.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Lye 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, 17.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upper Lye to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre is roughly 40 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 460 to 920 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £205 to £415 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 460 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Lye
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Orthodontist in Upper Lye: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Upper Lye understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Upper Lye itself or elsewhere in Herefordshire.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Ongar Street, Deerfold, Lower Lye, Ballsgate Common, Limebrook, and Byton.
Where Upper Lye sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Ongar Street, around 1 km to the north.
Upper Lye in context
ONS classifies Upper Lye as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Upper Lye sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.2% of Upper Lye's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Lye, 5.3% of the 1,482 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Upper Lye has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 18 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Upper Lye are served by secondary schools including Wigmore School (2.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Upper Lye's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Upper Lye sits close to the England average for deprivation.
What local practice data suggests in Upper Lye
There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Lye itself. The nearest we do hold are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 18 miles away; Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 26 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 27 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Upper Lye Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Upper Lye offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
How to Choose in Upper Lye
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 Lye practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
The Orthodontic Journey in Upper Lye
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Upper Lye helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Upper Lye 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 Lye. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Lye
These local links are here for anyone comparing Upper Lye, Herefordshire against nearby alternatives. Other local pages worth browsing include Ongar Street, Deerfold, Lower Lye, Ballsgate Common, Limebrook, and Byton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Lye
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Lye often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Lye?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Lye is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 17.6 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (17.7 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (17.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Lye?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upper Lye, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 17.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Lye?
The nearest practice to Upper Lye that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 17.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (17.7 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (18.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Lye, 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 Lye, Herefordshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.