Orthodontic practices near Woonton Ash
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Woonton Ash; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 13.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 13.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 13.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 13.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 13.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 13.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 13.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 13.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 13.3 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.
Nearest places to Woonton Ash with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 13.1 miles south-east; the next are Great Malvern (26.8 miles east) and Monmouth (27.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 13.1 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 26.8 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 27.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Woonton Ash
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), 13.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 13.1 miles south-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 13.8 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 13.3 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 13.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Woonton Ash 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 | 13.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,480 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 20.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 400th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weobley High School — 3.8 miles Lady Hawkins' School — 4.0 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 — 13 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 27 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 28 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 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 — 12 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 Woonton Ash
From Woonton Ash the nearest practice is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 13.1 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Willows Dentistry (13.1 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 7 of the practices around Woonton Ash list clear aligners, the nearest 13.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Woonton Ash are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, 13.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Woonton Ash to St.Owen Dental Studio is roughly 30 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 340 to 680 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £305 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Woonton Ash
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Local orthodontic signals in Woonton Ash
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Woonton Ash. The nearest we do hold are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 13 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 27 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 28 miles away.
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Area profile for Woonton Ash
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Woonton Ash sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Woonton Ash has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.1% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Woonton Ash, 6.6% of the 1,480 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to 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 Woonton Ash; the nearest is about 13 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Woonton Ash attend schools such as Weobley High School (3.8 miles) and Lady Hawkins' School (4.0 miles). Woonton Ash's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Woonton Ash sits close to the England average for deprivation.
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The Orthodontic Journey in Woonton Ash
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Woonton Ash
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All Orthodontic Options in Woonton Ash Explained
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Treatment Options in Woonton Ash — Local Context
Woonton Ash has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — mydentist — is about 12 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Woonton Ash is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Woonton Ash's under-16 share, 13.1%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,480 residents in Woonton Ash's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Woonton Ash has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Woonton Ash are served by secondary schools including Weobley High School (3.8 miles) and Lady Hawkins' School (4.0 miles). Woonton Ash's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Woonton Ash is roughly mid-table for England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Woonton Ash itself. The closest on record are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 13 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 27 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 28 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Woonton Ash
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Woonton Ash often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Woonton Ash?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Woonton Ash is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 13.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (13.1 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (13.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Woonton Ash?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Woonton Ash, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 13.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Woonton Ash?
The nearest practice to Woonton Ash that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, about 13.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (13.3 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (13.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Woonton Ash, Herefordshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Woonton Ash, Herefordshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.