Orthodontic practices near Womaston
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Womaston; 8 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 19.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 19.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 19.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 19.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 19.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 19.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 19.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 19.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 19.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Womaston
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), 19.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 19.7 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 19.9 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 19.8 miles south-east |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (167 reviews) | 19.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Womaston at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Powys |
| NHS dental services | Powys Teaching Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,684 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 20.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 11 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 222nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lady Hawkins' School — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 281 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St.Owen Dental Studio, Hereford — 20 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 33 miles Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 33 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 45 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 8 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 7 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 Womaston
Womaston is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 19.7 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. 8 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Willows Dentistry (19.7 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 5 of the practices around Womaston list clear aligners, the nearest 19.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Womaston are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, 19.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Womaston to St.Owen Dental Studio is roughly 45 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 510 to 1,020 miles and 15 to 30 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £230 to £460 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 310 to 510 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Womaston
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Orthodontist in Womaston: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Womaston? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Sir Powys.
A quick look at Womaston
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Lower Harpton, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Lower Harpton, Barland, Evenjobb, Walton Green, Stanner, and Knill can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Useful local orthodontic context for Womaston
There is no orthodontist on our records in Womaston itself. The nearest we do hold are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 20 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 33 miles away; and Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 33 miles away.
What official data says about Womaston
By ONS classification, Womaston falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Womaston sits within Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.6% of residents under 16, Womaston skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Womaston, 5.6% of the 1,684 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Sir Powys, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Womaston usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 20 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Womaston attend schools such as Lady Hawkins' School (2.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Womaston sits close to the Wales average for deprivation.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Womaston
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Treatment Options in Womaston — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Womaston itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is about 7 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Womaston — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dentistry. Womaston's under-16 share, 13.6%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,684 residents in Womaston's census neighbourhood, below the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. People in Womaston usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 20 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Womaston are Lady Hawkins' School (2.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Womaston's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Womaston. The closest on record are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 20 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 33 miles away; and Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 33 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
The Orthodontic Journey in Womaston
Many people in Womaston delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Womaston
There's no orthodontist on record in Womaston itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is about 7 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Womaston's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Womaston sits within Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.6% of residents under 16, Womaston skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,684 residents in the neighbourhood around Womaston, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. People in Womaston usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 20 miles away. Families in Womaston are served by secondary schools including Lady Hawkins' School (2.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Womaston close to the Wales median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Womaston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Womaston
This section helps connect Womaston, Sir Powys to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Lower Harpton, Barland, Evenjobb, Walton Green, Stanner, and Knill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Womaston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Womaston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Womaston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Womaston is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 19.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (19.7 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (19.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Womaston?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Womaston, 0 practices within 10 miles and 8 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 19.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Womaston?
The nearest practice to Womaston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, about 19.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (19.9 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (19.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Womaston, Sir Powys?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Womaston, Sir Powys?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.