Orthodontic practices near Upton Crews
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Upton Crews; 45 practices within 20. The closest is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 11.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 11.0 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 11.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 11.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 11.4 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 11.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 11.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 11.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 11.6 miles north-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 Upton Crews with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 11.0 miles north-west; the next are Monmouth (11.9 miles south-west) and Gloucester (12.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 11.0 miles north-west |
| Monmouth | 1 | 11.9 miles south-west |
| Gloucester | 8 | 12.6 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 12.9 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 14.6 miles north-east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 16.5 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 Upton Crews
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse (5.0 from 303 reviews), 16.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 16.8 miles south-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 13.1 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 14.6 miles north-east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 16.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upton Crews 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 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,783 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 36 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 352nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy — 2.7 miles Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre — 4.7 miles Dene Magna and Sixth Form — 5.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,274 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 | The Dentist @ Tupsley, Hereford — 11 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 12 miles ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — 13 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, 45 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 3 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 Upton Crews
From Upton Crews the nearest practice is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 11 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. 45 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (12.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (11 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Upton Crews list clear aligners, the nearest 11 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upton Crews are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 11.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upton Crews to The Dentist @ Tupsley 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 570 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £255 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 3.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upton Crews
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Orthodontist in Upton Crews: People weighing up braces or aligners in Upton Crews can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Herefordshire.
Useful local orthodontic context for Upton Crews
There is no orthodontist on our records in Upton Crews itself. The nearest recorded are The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 11 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 12 miles away; and ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 13 miles away.
Where Upton Crews sits locally
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Crow Hill, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Upton Crews
Upton Crews's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Upton Crews falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Upton Crews's under-16 share, 13.7%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,783 residents in the neighbourhood around Upton Crews, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Upton Crews; the nearest is about 11 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Upton Crews are John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (2.7 miles) and Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Upton Crews's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Upton Crews is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upton Crews is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 33 miles away.
Continue your local research
Pages for Crow Hill, Upton Bishop, Hartleton, Bromsash, Perrystone Hill, and Phocle Green follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Upton Crews
Starting orthodontic treatment in Upton Crews 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Upton Crews runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Upton Crews
Patients in Upton Crews have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Upton Crews
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upton Crews. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upton Crews
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Upton Crews, Herefordshire within a broader nearby area. You can keep exploring with related pages for Crow Hill, Upton Bishop, Hartleton, Bromsash, Perrystone Hill, and Phocle Green.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upton Crews
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upton Crews often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upton Crews?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upton Crews is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 11.0 miles to the north-west. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (11.3 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (11.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upton Crews?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upton Crews, 0 practices within 10 miles and 45 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 11.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upton Crews?
The nearest practice to Upton Crews that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 11.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (11.4 miles) and Willows Dentistry (11.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upton Crews, Herefordshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upton Crews, Herefordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.