Orthodontic practices near Woofferton
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Woofferton; 12 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 17.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 17.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 17.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 17.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 17.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 17.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 17.6 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 17.6 miles south | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 17.7 miles south | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Woofferton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 17.0 miles south; the next are Stourport-on-Severn (18.3 miles east) and Kidderminster (19.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 17.0 miles south |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 18.3 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 19.5 miles east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 21.0 miles south-east |
| Worcester | 8 | 21.8 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 23.0 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 Woofferton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster (4.9 from 846 reviews), 19.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (846 reviews) | 19.5 miles east |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 17.5 miles south |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 17.5 miles south |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 17.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Woofferton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Shropshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin 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 | 13.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,286 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 19.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 51 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 657th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tenbury High Ormiston Academy — 4.7 miles Ludlow Church of England School — 4.7 miles |
| Schools in council area | 182 schools, 43,684 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 17 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 18 miles Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 20 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, 12 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 Woofferton
Woofferton is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 17 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. 12 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (19.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (17.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Woofferton list clear aligners, the nearest 17 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Woofferton are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 17 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Woofferton 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 440 to 880 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £200 to £395 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 440 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Woofferton
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What we know about practices near Woofferton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Woofferton itself. The nearest we do hold are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 17 miles away; Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 18 miles away; and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 20 miles away.
Area profile for Woofferton
Woofferton is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Woofferton has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.3% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Woofferton, 6.2% of the 1,286 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Woofferton; the nearest is about 17 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Woofferton attend schools such as Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (4.7 miles) and Ludlow Church of England School (4.7 miles). Woofferton's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). Woofferton's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Woofferton is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 36 miles away.
Where Woofferton sits locally
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Woofferton
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Frequently Asked Questions in Woofferton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Woofferton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Woofferton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Woofferton is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 17.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (17.5 miles) and Brighton Villa Dental Care (17.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Woofferton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Woofferton, 0 practices within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 17.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Woofferton?
The nearest practice to Woofferton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 17.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (17.5 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (18.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Woofferton, Shropshire?
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 Woofferton, Shropshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.