Teeth Whitening in Upper Maes-coed at a Glance
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 18.1 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 11.4 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 11.4 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 18.1 miles |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 21.1% aged 25 to 49 of 1,590 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way, to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic |
| Access within Herefordshire | 363rd closest to a practice of 503 places in the county; the county median is 8.1 miles |
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.
Private 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. The nearest listing private treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, 11.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | Private | Payment plans | Evenings or weekends | 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) |
✓ 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 private practices
The closest town with private 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.
Whitening supplied by a registered dental professional uses far stronger gel than anything sold over the counter. It's a mainstay of cosmetic dentistry in Upper Maes-coed, delivered under proper clinical supervision. Some patients whiten in one appointment; others prefer the slower, gentler take-home route.
The VITA Shade Guide Explained
Colour is tracked on the VITA scale — A1 at the light end through to C4 at the dark. Untreated teeth usually fall around A2–B3 in Upper Maes-coed patients, with whitening moving them several grades lighter.
Yellow-toned staining lifts most readily; grey and intrinsic staining (antibiotics, fluorosis) far less so. Existing restorations stay the same shade, so front-tooth crowns or fillings may need separate planning.
Teeth Whitening in Upper Maes-coed — Local Context
Expect in-chair whitening in Upper Maes-coed to cost £300–£700, with take-home tray kits typically £200–£450. Practices serving Upper Maes-coed differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Adult orthodontic demand tends to come from people in their twenties to forties, and in Upper Maes-coed's census neighbourhood 21.1% of its 1,590 residents are aged 25 to 49. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Upper Maes-coed; the nearest is about 11 miles away. Upper Maes-coed is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. By national deprivation ranking, Upper Maes-coed is roughly mid-table for England. Upper Maes-coed sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. The nearest university dental hospital to Upper Maes-coed is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. 16.2% of Upper Maes-coed's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Upper Maes-coed's Local Authority area, per DfE data. See local practice availability in Upper Maes-coed →
Professional whitening is legally restricted to registered dental professionals in the UK. Always verify that any clinic offering whitening treatment is registered with the General Dental Council before proceeding.
Ways to Whiten Your Teeth in Upper Maes-coed
In-chair (laser/light-activated) whitening delivers the fastest visible result — one supervised session with professional-strength gel, most patients leaving 4–8 VITA shades lighter that day.
Take-home tray whitening gives you custom-fitted trays to wear at home for a couple of weeks; the slower build tends to be gentler on sensitivity while reaching the same end shade.
Combined whitening (an in-chair session followed by take-home top-ups) is often recommended in Upper Maes-coed because it maximises the initial jump and lets you maintain the shade over time.
Over-the-counter kits sold in shops are limited by law to weak gel concentrations, so they're fine for touch-ups but no substitute for dentist-led whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Teeth Whitening in Upper Maes-coed
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.
Where can I get teeth whitening near Upper Maes-coed?
The nearest practice to Upper Maes-coed that lists private treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 11.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include St.Owen Dental Studio (11.6 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (11.7 miles).
How many pupils are in Upper Maes-coed's Local Authority?
DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Upper Maes-coed's Local Authority.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Upper Maes-coed?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board.
What towns are near Upper Maes-coed?
Lower Maes-coed, Common Bach, Snodhill are within easy reach of Upper Maes-coed.
Is Upper Maes-coed rural or urban?
ONS classifies Upper Maes-coed as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
Is dentist whitening better than at-home kits?
For a real result, yes — dentists can legally use stronger peroxide concentrations than over-the-counter kits, and they customise to your shade and sensitivity, plus catch any underlying issue before it complicates whitening.
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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