Orthodontic practices near Upper Wick
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Upper Wick, 12 practices within 10 and 40 practices within 20. The closest is St Johns Dental in Worcester, 1.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns DentalWorcester | 1.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (54 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care ClinicWorcester | 1.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| CeroplastWorcester | 1.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Dental Care Worcester CityWorcester | 2.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (65 reviews) |
| Trinity Gate OrthodonticsWorcester | 2.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.9 (7 reviews) |
| St Peter's Dental PracticeWorcester | 2.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (120 reviews) |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 2.1 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (81 reviews) |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 2.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (172 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Wick with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Worcester, 1.1 miles north-east; the next are Great Malvern (4.5 miles south-west) and Stourport-on-Severn (11.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 8 | 1.1 miles north-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 4.5 miles south-west |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 11.0 miles north |
| Bromsgrove | 5 | 12.9 miles north-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 13.6 miles north |
| Evesham | 1 | 14.5 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Wick
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green (5.0 from 301 reviews), 16.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green | 5.0 (301 reviews) | 16.9 miles north-east |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 2.4 miles east |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 5.0 (134 reviews) | 13.5 miles north-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 2.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Wick 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,381 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 26.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 108 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within Worcestershire | 70th closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Christopher Whitehead Language College — 1.2 miles Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College — 2.1 miles Bishop Perowne CofE College — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 5,259 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St Johns Dental, Worcester — 1 miles Beacon DentalCare, Great Malvern — 4 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 11 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 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 Wick
The nearest practice to Upper Wick is St Johns Dental in Worcester, 1.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 40.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: New Road Dental (13.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; the247dentist - Plymouth (2.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Upper Wick list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 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 Wick are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bromsgrove Dental Clinic, 12.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 26 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Wick
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Orthodontist in Upper Wick: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Upper Wick keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Upper Wick itself or elsewhere in Worcestershire.
The local picture in Upper Wick
By ONS classification, Upper Wick falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Upper Wick. Census data puts 16.7% of Upper Wick's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 2,381 residents in Upper Wick's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. Upper Wick has 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 75% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Upper Wick are Christopher Whitehead Language College (1.2 miles) and Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College (2.1 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Upper Wick among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upper Wick is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 26 miles away.
Upper Wick at a glance
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Broadmore Green, the closest linked location.
Local treatment availability around Upper Wick
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upper Wick itself. The nearest recorded are St Johns Dental in Worcester, about a mile away; Beacon DentalCare in Great Malvern, about 4 miles away; and Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 11 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Nearby location pages including Broadmore Green, Dawshill, Dines Green, Rushwick, Powick, and Collett's Green can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Upper Wick
Starting orthodontic treatment in Upper Wick can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Upper Wick
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Upper Wick
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Upper Wick — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Wick
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Upper Wick can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Upper Wick
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Upper Wick — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Wick. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Wick
This section helps connect Upper Wick, Worcestershire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Other local pages worth browsing include Broadmore Green, Dawshill, Dines Green, Rushwick, Powick, and Collett's Green.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Wick
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Wick often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Wick?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Wick is St Johns Dental in Worcester, about 1.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Smile Dental Care Clinic (1.2 miles) and Ceroplast (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Wick?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Upper Wick, 12 practices within 10 miles and 40 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Wick?
The nearest practice to Upper Wick that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bromsgrove Dental Clinic, about 12.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include New Road Dental (13.5 miles) and Orthodontics For You (13.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Wick, Worcestershire?
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 Wick, Worcestershire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.