Orthodontic practices near Wormelow Tump
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Wormelow Tump; 9 practices within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 5.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 5.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 5.9 miles north | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 5.9 miles north | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 6.1 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 6.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 6.1 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 6.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 6.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 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 Wormelow Tump with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 5.6 miles north; the next are Monmouth (11.1 miles south) and Great Malvern (20.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 5.6 miles north |
| Monmouth | 1 | 11.1 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 20.2 miles north-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 21.9 miles south-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 22.1 miles east |
| Pontypool | 1 | 22.5 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 Wormelow Tump
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), 6.1 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 6.1 miles north |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 6.3 miles north |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 6.7 miles north |
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 4.9 (108 reviews) | 11.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wormelow Tump 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 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,826 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 | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 33 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 135th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Steiner Academy Hereford — 0.8 miles The Hereford Church of England Academy — 4.7 miles Kingstone High School — 5.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 345 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 | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 6 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 11 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 10 within 20 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 Wormelow Tump
The nearest practice to Wormelow Tump is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 5.6 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. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 10.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (22.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (6.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Wormelow Tump list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Wormelow Tump are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 5.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Wormelow Tump to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 10 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wormelow Tump
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Practice signals around Wormelow Tump
There is no orthodontist on our records in Wormelow Tump itself. The closest on record are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 6 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 11 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 20 miles away.
What official data says about Wormelow Tump
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Wormelow Tump sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Wormelow Tump, 6.2% of the 1,826 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 Wormelow Tump; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Wormelow Tump are The Steiner Academy Hereford (0.8 miles) and The Hereford Church of England Academy (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Wormelow Tump's Local Authority. Wormelow Tump sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Wormelow Tump is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Facts about Wormelow Tump
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Teeth Straightening Options Available in Wormelow Tump
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Wormelow Tump can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Wormelow Tump offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Wormelow Tump
Starting orthodontic treatment in Wormelow Tump can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Wormelow Tump follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wormelow Tump. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wormelow Tump
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wormelow Tump often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wormelow Tump?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wormelow Tump is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 5.6 miles to the north. The next closest are Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (5.9 miles) and St.Owen Dental Studio (5.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wormelow Tump?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Wormelow Tump, 9 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wormelow Tump?
The nearest practice to Wormelow Tump that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 5.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (6.1 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (6.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wormelow Tump, Herefordshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Wormelow Tump, Herefordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.