Orthodontic practices near WR9
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of WR9; 24 practices within 10 and 105 practices within 20. The closest is Dental Care Worcester City, 5.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Care Worcester CityWorcester | 5.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (65 reviews) |
| Bromsgrove Dental ClinicBromsgrove | 5.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (115 reviews) |
| Trinity Gate OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.9 (7 reviews) |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 6.1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (134 reviews) |
| New Road DentalBromsgrove | 6.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (400 reviews) |
| CeroplastWorcester | 6.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Orthodontics For YouBromsgrove | 6.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (9 reviews) |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 6.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (172 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to WR9 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Worcester, 5.5 miles south-west; the next are Bromsgrove (5.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 4 | 5.5 miles south-west |
| Bromsgrove | 4 | 5.6 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 WR9
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), 6.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 6.3 miles south |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 5.0 (134 reviews) | 6.1 miles north-east |
| New Road DentalBromsgrove | 4.7 (400 reviews) | 6.2 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove Dental ClinicBromsgrove | 4.6 (115 reviews) | 5.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from WR9
The nearest practice to WR9 is Dental Care Worcester City, 5.5 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 24 practices, and within 20 there are 105.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bromsgrove Dental Specialists (6.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 5 of the practices around WR9 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 WR9 are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bromsgrove Dental Clinic, 5.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 19 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from WR9 to Dental Care Worcester City 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 140 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 24.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
WR9 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wychavon |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,262 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 28.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 24.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,560 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre — 0.2 miles Tudor Grange Academy Worcester — 4.2 miles Bishop Perowne CofE College — 4.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,290 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dental Care Worcester City, Worcester — 6 miles Bromsgrove Dental Clinic, Bromsgrove — 6 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 7 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 | 24 within 10 miles, 105 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | WR4, WR3, WR99, WR1, WR5, WR2, B61, B60 |
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.
Teeth straightening near WR9
People searching from WR9 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. 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 WR9 is Westacre.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near WR9
Where is the nearest orthodontist to WR9?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to WR9 is Dental Care Worcester City, about 5.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Bromsgrove Dental Clinic (5.6 miles) and Trinity Gate Orthodontics (5.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near WR9?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of WR9, 24 practices within 10 miles and 105 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Worcester, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near WR9?
The nearest practice to WR9 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bromsgrove Dental Clinic, about 5.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include New Road Dental (6.2 miles) and Orthodontics For You (6.3 miles).
Which places are in or near the WR9 postcode district?
Places in or next to WR9 include Westacre, Droitwich, Netherwich, The Vines, Briar Hill, Chawson, Copcut and Primsland.
How do I find an orthodontist near the WR9 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Westacre, Worcestershire, 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.