Orthodontic practices near Woods Eaves
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Woods Eaves; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 14.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 14.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 15.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 15.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 15.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 15.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 15.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 15.1 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 15.4 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 Woods Eaves with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 14.9 miles south-east; the next are Monmouth (26.8 miles south-east) and Merthyr Tydfil (29.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 14.9 miles south-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 26.8 miles south-east |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 29.9 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Woods Eaves
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), 15.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 15.0 miles east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 15.7 miles east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 15.4 miles east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 15.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Woods Eaves 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 | 433rd 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 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lady Hawkins' School — 4.4 miles |
| 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 — 15 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 27 miles Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 30 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 — 14 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 Woods Eaves
The nearest practice to Woods Eaves is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 14.9 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Willows Dentistry (15 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 6 of the practices around Woods Eaves list clear aligners, the nearest 15 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 Woods Eaves 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, 15 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Woods Eaves 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 390 to 770 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £175 to £345 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 230 to 390 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 Woods Eaves
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Orthodontist in Woods Eaves: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Woods Eaves keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Woods Eaves itself or elsewhere in Herefordshire.
Area profile for Woods Eaves
Woods Eaves's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Woods Eaves. Census data puts only 12.5% of Woods Eaves's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.7% of the 1,541 residents in Woods Eaves's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Woods Eaves; the nearest is about 15 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Woods Eaves are Lady Hawkins' School (4.4 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Woods Eaves's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Woods Eaves close to the England median.
What local practice data suggests in Woods Eaves
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Woods Eaves. The closest on record are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 15 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 27 miles away; and Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 30 miles away.
About Woods Eaves
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If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Lower Welson, Dukes, Pentre-Jack, Millhalf, Winforton, and Eardisley.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Woods Eaves
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Woods Eaves helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Woods Eaves
Treatment in Woods Eaves runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Woods Eaves
The orthodontic landscape in Woods Eaves offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
How to Choose in Woods Eaves
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Woods Eaves practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Woods Eaves. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Woods Eaves
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Woods Eaves often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Woods Eaves?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Woods Eaves is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 14.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (15.0 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (15.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Woods Eaves?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Woods Eaves, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 14.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Woods Eaves?
The nearest practice to Woods Eaves that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 15.0 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (15.0 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (15.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Woods Eaves, Herefordshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Woods Eaves, Herefordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.