Orthodontic practices near Whitney
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Whitney; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 16.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 16.0 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 16.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 16.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 16.2 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 16.3 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 16.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 16.3 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 16.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Whitney with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 16.0 miles east; the next are Monmouth (26.7 miles south-east) and Merthyr Tydfil (27.8 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 16.0 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 26.7 miles south-east |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 27.8 miles south-west |
| Pontypool | 1 | 29.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Whitney
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Willows Dentistry in Hereford (4.9 from 196 reviews), 16.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 16.1 miles east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 16.9 miles east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 16.6 miles east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 16.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Whitney 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 | 12.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,541 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 21.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 25 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 451st closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| 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 | St.Owen Dental Studio, Hereford — 16 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 27 miles Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 28 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 9 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 16 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 Whitney
Whitney is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 16 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lodge Dental (29.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (16.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 7 of the practices around Whitney list clear aligners, the nearest 16.1 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 Whitney are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 16.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Whitney to St.Owen Dental Studio is roughly 35 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 420 to 830 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £190 to £375 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 250 to 420 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Whitney
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Orthodontist in Whitney: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Whitney, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Herefordshire.
Local treatment availability around Whitney
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Whitney. The nearest recorded are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 16 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 27 miles away; and Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 28 miles away.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Little Merthyr, Brilley, Poolpardon, Millhalf, Priory Wood, and Clifford may also help.
The local picture in Whitney
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Whitney sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 12.5% of residents under 16, Whitney skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,541 residents in the neighbourhood around Whitney, 4.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Whitney; the nearest is about 16 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Whitney's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Whitney close to the England median.
A quick look at Whitney
The nearest other location we cover is Little Merthyr, around 1 km to the north.
Orthodontic Treatments in Whitney
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Whitney 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 Whitney
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Whitney — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Whitney
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Whitney helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Whitney follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Whitney. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Whitney
If Whitney, Herefordshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can also browse nearby location pages including Little Merthyr, Brilley, Poolpardon, Millhalf, Priory Wood, and Clifford.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Whitney
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Whitney often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Whitney?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Whitney is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 16.0 miles to the east. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (16.1 miles) and Willows Dentistry (16.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Whitney?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Whitney, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 16.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Whitney?
The nearest practice to Whitney that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 16.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (16.1 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (16.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Whitney, Herefordshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Whitney, Herefordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.