Orthodontic practices near Wigmore
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Wigmore; 9 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 18.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 18.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 18.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 18.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 18.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 18.6 miles south | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 18.7 miles south | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 18.7 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 18.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wigmore with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 18.3 miles south; the next are Stourport-on-Severn (24.6 miles east) and Shrewsbury (25.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 18.3 miles south |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 24.6 miles east |
| Shrewsbury | 7 | 25.5 miles north |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 25.7 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 26.3 miles north-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 26.3 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 Wigmore
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), 18.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 18.5 miles south |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 18.9 miles south |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 18.3 miles south |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 18.6 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wigmore 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 |
| Population | 757 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,839 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 26% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 42 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 490th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wigmore School — 0.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 467 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 | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 18 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 25 miles Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 26 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 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 — 8 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 Wigmore
Wigmore is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 18.3 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.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (25.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (18.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Wigmore list clear aligners, the nearest 18.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Wigmore 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, 18.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Wigmore to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre is roughly 40 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 480 to 950 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £215 to £430 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 290 to 480 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wigmore
Herefordshire12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Wigmore
Orthodontist in Wigmore: People weighing up braces or aligners in Wigmore can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Herefordshire. Wigmore — a small village with a population of around 757 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Wigmore
Officially, Wigmore is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Wigmore falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Wigmore, 6.9% of the 1,839 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Wigmore; the nearest is about 18 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Wigmore attend schools such as Wigmore School (0.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Wigmore's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Wigmore is roughly mid-table for England.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can also compare treatment pages for Lower Lye, Ballsgate Common, Adforton, Leinthall Starkes, Ongar Street, and Aymestrey if you are weighing up more than one location.
Local snapshot of Wigmore
Wigmore is home to around 757 people, classing it as a small village within Herefordshire. Just around 1 km south-west, Lower Lye is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local treatment availability around Wigmore
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Wigmore itself. The nearest we do hold are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 18 miles away; Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 25 miles away; and Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 26 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Wigmore
Patients in Wigmore have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Wigmore
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Wigmore
Orthodontic treatment in Wigmore is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Wigmore
Treatment in Wigmore 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 Wigmore. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wigmore
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Wigmore, Herefordshire alone. You can keep exploring with related pages for Lower Lye, Ballsgate Common, Adforton, Leinthall Starkes, Ongar Street, and Aymestrey.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wigmore
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wigmore often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wigmore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wigmore is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 18.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (18.5 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (18.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wigmore?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Wigmore, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 18.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wigmore?
The nearest practice to Wigmore that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 18.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (18.5 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (19.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wigmore, Herefordshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Wigmore, Herefordshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.