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Orthodontic practices near Westhide

On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Westhide, 9 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 4.2 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford4.2 miles south-west✓✓✓4.9 (146 reviews)
The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford4.3 miles south-west––✓4.9 (160 reviews)
Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford4.9 miles south-west––✓4.8 (314 reviews)
Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford4.9 miles south-west–––4.7 (14 reviews)
Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford4.9 miles south-west–––5.0 (2 reviews)
Willows DentistryHereford5.0 miles south-west✓–✓4.9 (196 reviews)
Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford5.1 miles south-west–––2.9 (16 reviews)
St.Owen Dental StudioHereford5.2 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 Westhide with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 4.2 miles south-west; the next are Great Malvern (12.1 miles east) and Worcester (17.2 miles north-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Hereford94.2 miles south-west
Great Malvern412.1 miles east
Worcester817.2 miles north-east
Monmouth119.7 miles south
Gloucester621.8 miles south-east
Stourport-on-Severn222.2 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 Westhide

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), 18.3 miles east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester5.0 (172 reviews)18.3 miles east
the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester5.0 (81 reviews)17.8 miles east
Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern5.0 (62 reviews)12.1 miles east
Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern4.9 (374 reviews)12.7 miles east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Westhide at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaHerefordshire, County of
NHS dental servicesNHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1619% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,970 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 32% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre113 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health15.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England
Access within Herefordshire88th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.7% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire
Nearest secondary schoolsSt Mary's RC High School — 2.7 miles
The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School — 3.8 miles
Aylestone School — 4.1 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles1 school, about 745 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area110 schools, 24,851 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay19.4% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesTupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 4 miles
Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 12 miles
St Johns Dental, Worcester — 17 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles9 within 10 miles, 22 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 Westhide

The nearest practice to Westhide is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 4.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 22.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (22.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (4.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Westhide list clear aligners, the nearest 4.2 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Westhide are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 4.2 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Westhide

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Explore braces and aligners in Westhide

Orthodontist in Westhide: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Westhide keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It connects local orthodontic research in Westhide with the wider Herefordshire area.

A quick look at Westhide

Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Dodmarsh, the closest linked location.

What local practice data suggests in Westhide

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Westhide itself. The nearest we do hold are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 4 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 12 miles away; and St Johns Dental in Worcester, about 17 miles away.

Explore more local orthodontic pages

Related pages for Dodmarsh, Shucknall, Weston Beggard, White Stone, Bartestree, and Dormington are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.

What official data says about Westhide

Westhide is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Westhide falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 19% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,970 residents in Westhide's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Westhide has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Westhide are served by secondary schools including St Mary's RC High School (2.7 miles) and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (3.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Westhide's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Westhide close to the England median.

All Orthodontic Options in Westhide Explained

The orthodontic landscape in Westhide 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.

Treatment Options in Westhide — Local Context

Provision in Westhide varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Westhide — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 19% of Westhide's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,970 residents in the neighbourhood around Westhide, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Westhide has more choice than 64% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Westhide attend schools such as St Mary's RC High School (2.7 miles) and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (3.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Westhide's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Westhide is roughly mid-table for England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Westhide itself. The nearest we do hold are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 4 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 12 miles away; and St Johns Dental in Worcester, about 17 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.

The Orthodontic Journey in Westhide

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Westhide helps you ask the right questions. 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.

From First Photo to Finished Smile in Westhide

Treatment in Westhide runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Westhide. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Westhide

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Westhide often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Westhide?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Westhide is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 4.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are The Dentist @ Tupsley (4.3 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (4.9 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Westhide?

Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Westhide, 9 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Westhide?

The nearest practice to Westhide that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 4.2 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (5.0 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (5.4 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Westhide, Herefordshire?

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 Westhide, Herefordshire?

Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.

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TitleWesthide, Herefordshire Clear Aligners
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Published1 June 2022
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