Orthodontic practices near Upper Rochford
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Upper Rochford; 40 practices within 20. The closest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 11.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 11.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 11.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 12.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 13.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 13.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| CeroplastWorcester | 15.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care ClinicWorcester | 15.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| Dental Care Worcester CityWorcester | 15.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (65 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Rochford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourport-on-Severn, 11.2 miles east; the next are Kidderminster (12.6 miles east) and Worcester (15.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 11.2 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 12.6 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 15.4 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 15.9 miles south-east |
| Hereford | 8 | 18.3 miles south |
| Stourbridge | 5 | 18.9 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 Rochford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Worcester Street Dental Practice in Stourbridge (5.0 from 198 reviews), 19.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 19.2 miles north-east |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 16.8 miles south-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 16.8 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 16.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Rochford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Malvern Hills |
| 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 | 12.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,744 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 21% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 33 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 Worcestershire | 502nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.3% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tenbury High Ormiston Academy — 2.5 miles The Lacon Childe School — 5.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 453 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 11 miles Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 13 miles Ceroplast, Worcester — 15 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, 40 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 Rochford
The nearest practice to Upper Rochford is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 11.2 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. 40 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (12.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Upper Rochford list clear aligners, the nearest 12.6 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 Rochford are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 13.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upper Rochford to Mercian House Dental Practice 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 290 to 580 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £260 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Rochford
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Orthodontist in Upper Rochford: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Upper Rochford keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is relevant to searches focused on both Upper Rochford and the wider Worcestershire area.
Facts about Upper Rochford
Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Newnham, the closest linked location.
Keep exploring nearby
Related pages for Newnham, Aston Bank, Nineveh, Boraston, Kyrewood, and Kyre Magna are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Local provider signals in Upper Rochford
There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Rochford itself. The closest on record are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 11 miles away; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 13 miles away; and Ceroplast in Worcester, about 15 miles away.
The local picture in Upper Rochford
Officially, Upper Rochford is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Upper Rochford. Census data puts only 12.6% of Upper Rochford's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Rochford, 4.3% of the 1,744 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Upper Rochford 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 Rochford attend schools such as Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (2.5 miles) and The Lacon Childe School (5.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Upper Rochford's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upper Rochford is about 30 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
All Orthodontic Options in Upper Rochford Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Upper Rochford 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Upper Rochford
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Upper Rochford — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Upper Rochford
Many people in Upper Rochford delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Upper Rochford
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Upper Rochford — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Rochford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Rochford
These links help widen your research beyond Upper Rochford, Worcestershire if you're open to travelling a little further. If you're still deciding, related pages for Newnham, Aston Bank, Nineveh, Boraston, Kyrewood, and Kyre Magna may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Rochford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Rochford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Rochford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Rochford is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 11.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Mitton Dental Surgery (11.4 miles) and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (12.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Rochford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upper Rochford, 0 practices within 10 miles and 40 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stourport-on-Severn, 11.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Rochford?
The nearest practice to Upper Rochford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 13.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (18.3 miles) and Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice (18.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Rochford, Worcestershire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Rochford, Worcestershire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.