Orthodontic practices near Upper Maes-coed
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Upper Maes-coed; 10 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 11.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 11.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 11.6 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 11.7 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 11.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 11.9 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 11.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 11.9 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 12.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Maes-coed with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 11.4 miles east; the next are Monmouth (18.1 miles south-east) and Pontypool (22.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 11.4 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 18.1 miles south-east |
| Pontypool | 1 | 22.2 miles south |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 24.2 miles south |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 24.3 miles south-west |
| Newbridge | 2 | 24.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Maes-coed
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), 11.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 11.8 miles east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 12.5 miles east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 12.5 miles east |
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 4.9 (108 reviews) | 18.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Maes-coed 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 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,590 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 21.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4% 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 | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 363rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Fairfield High School — 2.2 miles Kingstone High School — 5.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 607 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 | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 11 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 18 miles Lodge Dental, Pontypool — 22 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 10 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 Maes-coed
The nearest practice to Upper Maes-coed is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 11.4 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. 10 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lodge Dental (22.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (11.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Upper Maes-coed list clear aligners, the nearest 11.4 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 Maes-coed are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 11.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upper Maes-coed to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 25 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 300 to 590 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £265 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Maes-coed
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Where Upper Maes-coed sits locally
Just around 1 km south-east, Middle Maes-coed is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Upper Maes-coed in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Upper Maes-coed sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.2% of Upper Maes-coed's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 1,590 residents in Upper Maes-coed's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Upper Maes-coed usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Upper Maes-coed are served by secondary schools including Fairfield High School (2.2 miles) and Kingstone High School (5.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Upper Maes-coed's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Upper Maes-coed close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upper Maes-coed is about 36 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Useful local orthodontic context for Upper Maes-coed
There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Maes-coed itself. The nearest we do hold are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 11 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 18 miles away; and Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 22 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Upper Maes-coed
Many people in Upper Maes-coed 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Upper Maes-coed
Every case in Upper Maes-coed follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Maes-coed
Patients in Upper Maes-coed have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Upper Maes-coed — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Upper Maes-coed vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Upper Maes-coed 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 16.2% of Upper Maes-coed's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,590 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Maes-coed, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Upper Maes-coed usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Upper Maes-coed attend schools such as Fairfield High School (2.2 miles) and Kingstone High School (5.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Upper Maes-coed's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Upper Maes-coed's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upper Maes-coed is about 36 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Maes-coed itself. The closest on record are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 11 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 18 miles away; and Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 22 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Maes-coed. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Maes-coed
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Maes-coed often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Maes-coed?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Maes-coed is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 11.4 miles to the east. The next closest are St.Owen Dental Studio (11.6 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (11.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Maes-coed?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upper Maes-coed, 0 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 11.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Maes-coed?
The nearest practice to Upper Maes-coed that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 11.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (11.8 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (12.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Maes-coed, Herefordshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Maes-coed, 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.