Orthodontic practices near Upper Town
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Upper Town; 9 practices within 10 and 23 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 6.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 6.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 6.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 7.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 7.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 7.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 7.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 7.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 7.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Town with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 6.5 miles south-west; the next are Great Malvern (12.1 miles east) and Worcester (16.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 6.5 miles south-west |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 12.1 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 16.2 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 19.6 miles north-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 22.0 miles north-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 23.1 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 Town
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Redcliffe Orthodontics in Worcester (5.0 from 172 reviews), 17.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 17.4 miles east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 17.0 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 12.1 miles east |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 4.9 (374 reviews) | 12.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Town 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 | 11.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,435 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 169th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth High School — 4.9 miles St Mary's RC High School — 5.7 miles |
| 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 — 6 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 12 miles St Johns Dental, Worcester — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 23 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 Town
From Upper Town the nearest practice is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 6.5 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 23.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (22 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (6.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Upper Town list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Town are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 6.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upper Town to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre is roughly 15 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Town
Herefordshire12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Upper Town
Orthodontist in Upper Town: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Upper Town keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Herefordshire.
Upper Town in context
Upper Town's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Upper Town falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. With just 11.7% of residents under 16, Upper Town skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,435 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Town, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Upper Town usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Upper Town are served by secondary schools including Queen Elizabeth High School (4.9 miles) and St Mary's RC High School (5.7 miles). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Upper Town's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Upper Town sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Upper Town is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local snapshot of Upper Town
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Crozen, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Crozen, Cornett, Ullingswick, Ocle Pychard, Burley Gate, and Moreton Jeffries.
What local practice data suggests in Upper Town
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upper Town itself. The nearest recorded are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 6 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 12 miles away; and St Johns Dental in Worcester, about 16 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Upper Town
Patients in Upper Town have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Town
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Upper Town
Starting orthodontic treatment in Upper Town can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Upper Town
Provision in Upper Town varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Upper Town 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 only 11.7% of Upper Town's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Town, 5.6% of the 1,435 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Upper Town has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Upper Town are served by secondary schools including Queen Elizabeth High School (4.9 miles) and St Mary's RC High School (5.7 miles). Upper Town's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Upper Town sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upper Town is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 38 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Town. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Town
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Upper Town, Herefordshire. You can also browse nearby location pages including Crozen, Cornett, Ullingswick, Ocle Pychard, Burley Gate, and Moreton Jeffries.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Town
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Town often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Town?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Town is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 6.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are The Dentist @ Tupsley (6.8 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (7.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Town?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upper Town, 9 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 6.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Town?
The nearest practice to Upper Town that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 6.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (7.2 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (7.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Town, 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 Town, Herefordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.