Orthodontic practices near Yarkhill
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Yarkhill; 9 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 5.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 5.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 5.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 5.8 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 5.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 5.8 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 5.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 6.0 miles west | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 6.1 miles west | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Yarkhill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 5.1 miles west; the next are Great Malvern (11.0 miles east) and Worcester (16.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 5.1 miles west |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 11.0 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 16.3 miles north-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 19.4 miles south |
| Gloucester | 7 | 20.4 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 21.6 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Yarkhill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Redcliffe Orthodontics in Worcester (5.0 from 172 reviews), 17.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 17.4 miles north-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 16.8 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 11.0 miles east |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 4.9 (374 reviews) | 11.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Yarkhill 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 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,848 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 34 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 118th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Mary's RC High School — 3.5 miles The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School — 4.6 miles Aylestone School — 5.1 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 | The Dentist @ Tupsley, Hereford — 5 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 11 miles St Johns Dental, Worcester — 16 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, 22 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 Yarkhill
The nearest practice to Yarkhill is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 5.1 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 22.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (20.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (5.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Yarkhill list clear aligners, the nearest 5.1 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 Yarkhill are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 5.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Yarkhill to The Dentist @ Tupsley 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 130 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Yarkhill
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Orthodontist in Yarkhill: People weighing up braces or aligners in Yarkhill can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Herefordshire, not just Yarkhill.
Continue your local research
Pages for Monkhide, Shucknall, Stoke Edith, Perton, Tarrington, and Westhide follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Area profile for Yarkhill
Yarkhill — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, Yarkhill skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Yarkhill, 6.7% of the 1,848 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Yarkhill has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Yarkhill are St Mary's RC High School (3.5 miles) and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (4.6 miles). There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Yarkhill's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Yarkhill sits close to the England average for deprivation.
About Yarkhill
Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Monkhide, the closest linked location.
Useful local orthodontic context for Yarkhill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Yarkhill itself. The nearest we do hold are The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 5 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 11 miles away; and St Johns Dental in Worcester, about 16 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Yarkhill
Orthodontic treatment in Yarkhill is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Yarkhill
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Yarkhill — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Yarkhill Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Yarkhill has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Yarkhill — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Yarkhill — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Yarkhill — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, Yarkhill skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,848 residents in the neighbourhood around Yarkhill, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Yarkhill; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Yarkhill are St Mary's RC High School (3.5 miles) and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (4.6 miles). Yarkhill's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Yarkhill close to the England median. There is no orthodontist on our records in Yarkhill itself. The closest on record are The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 5 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 11 miles away; and St Johns Dental in Worcester, about 16 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Yarkhill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Yarkhill
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Yarkhill, Herefordshire, these local links help you keep browsing. Nearby pages covering Monkhide, Shucknall, Stoke Edith, Perton, Tarrington, and Westhide may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Yarkhill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Yarkhill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Yarkhill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Yarkhill is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 5.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (5.2 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (5.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Yarkhill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Yarkhill, 9 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 5.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Yarkhill?
The nearest practice to Yarkhill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 5.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (5.9 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (6.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Yarkhill, Herefordshire?
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 Yarkhill, Herefordshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.