Teeth Whitening in Upton Crews at a Glance
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 3.4 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | The Dentist @ Tupsley, Hereford — 11 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | The Dentist @ Tupsley, Hereford — 11 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 11.9 miles |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 of 1,783 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 The Dentist @ Tupsley |
| Access within Herefordshire | 352nd 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 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. The nearest listing private treatment is The Dentist @ Tupsley, 11.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | Private | Payment plans | Evenings or weekends | 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) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upton Crews with private practices
The closest town with private 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.
Dentist-led whitening is a safe, effective way to lighten tooth shade by several grades. Practices in Upton Crews tailor the concentration to your natural shade rather than a one-size-fits-all gel. Some patients whiten in one appointment; others prefer the slower, gentler take-home route.
Whitening Options Available in Upton Crews
In-chair (laser/light-activated) whitening happens in a single visit: a strong hydrogen-peroxide gel is light-activated for immediate change, usually lifting the shade several grades in one sitting.
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 pairs a fast in-chair kick-start with trays for maintenance — a popular route in Upton Crews for people who want quick results that last.
Over-the-counter kits are legally capped at very low peroxide levels and can't match professional results. They suit minor maintenance at best, not a genuine shade change.
How Tooth Colour Is Measured
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 Upton Crews 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 Upton Crews — Local Context
Professional teeth whitening in Upton Crews typically costs £300–£700 for in-chair treatment, and £200–£450 for a custom take-home tray kit from a dental practice. There's no orthodontist on record in Upton Crews itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 3 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. In the census neighbourhood around Upton Crews, 23.7% of the 1,783 residents are aged 25 to 49 and 6.9% are aged 16 to 24, the age bands that drive most adult aligner demand. People in Upton Crews usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Upton Crews sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. By national deprivation ranking, Upton Crews is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Upton Crews is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, Upton Crews skews toward an older population. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Upton Crews's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). See local practice availability in Upton Crews →
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.
Frequently Asked Questions — Teeth Whitening in Upton Crews
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.
Where can I get teeth whitening near Upton Crews?
The nearest practice to Upton Crews that lists private treatment is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 11.0 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (11.3 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (11.4 miles).
Which towns are close to Upton Crews?
Kempley, Upton Bishop, Old Gore are within easy reach of Upton Crews.
Is Upton Crews a family area?
Around 13.7% of Upton Crews's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
What NHS area is Upton Crews in for dental services?
Upton Crews sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
Where's the nearest dentist to Upton Crews?
There's no orthodontist based in Upton Crews, though Bupa Dental Care (about 3 miles away) is a general dentist who can carry out an initial assessment and refer on if needed.
Will whitening affect my crowns or veneers?
No — whitening gel does not change the colour of crowns, veneers, bonding or composite fillings. If your restorations are placed on visible front teeth, whitening the surrounding natural teeth may create a colour mismatch. Discuss this with your dentist before treatment so a plan can be made.
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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