Orthodontic practices near LD8
On our practice register: None within 20 miles of LD8. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 20.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 20.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 20.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 20.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 20.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 20.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 20.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 20.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 20.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from LD8
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of LD8; the nearest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 20.1 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Willows Dentistry (20.1 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 4 of the practices around LD8 list clear aligners, the nearest 20.1 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 LD8 are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, 20.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from LD8 to St.Owen Dental Studio is roughly 45 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 520 to 1,050 miles and 15 to 30 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £235 to £470 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 310 to 520 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
LD8 at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Powys |
| NHS dental services | Powys Teaching Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 12.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,877 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 20.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 10 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lady Hawkins' School — 4.3 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St.Owen Dental Studio, Hereford — 20 miles Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 31 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 32 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 45 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Neighbouring districts | HR5, LD7, HR3, SY7, SY9, HR6, SY15, LD1 |
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.
Orthodontic research around LD8
Patients in the LD8 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for LD8 is Dolley Green.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near LD8
Where is the nearest orthodontist to LD8?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to LD8 is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 20.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (20.1 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (20.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near LD8?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of LD8, 0 practices within 10 miles and 0 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 20.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near LD8?
The nearest practice to LD8 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, about 20.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (20.2 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (20.3 miles).
Which places are in or near the LD8 postcode district?
Places in or next to LD8 include Dolley Green, Barland, Discoed, Knill, Lower Harpton, Womaston, Presteigne and Evenjobb.
How do I find an orthodontist near the LD8 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Dolley Green, Sir Powys, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
The right choice is case-led. Clear aligners suit discreet, moderate cases; fixed braces give more control for complex bites.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.