Orthodontic practices near Alvediston
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Alvediston; 23 practices within 20. The closest is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, 10.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 10.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (149 reviews) |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 10.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Mid-Wessex OrthodonticsSalisbury | 11.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.0 (8 reviews) |
| Salisbury Orthodontics LtdSalisbury | 11.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (210 reviews) |
| Ahmed GiaziriSalisbury | 11.1 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 11.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (165 reviews) |
| Inspire Orthodontic CentreSalisbury | 11.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| INSPIRE ORTHODONTICSSalisbury | 11.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Alvediston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Salisbury, 10.7 miles north-east; the next are Ringwood (15.3 miles south-east) and Broadstone (17.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 8 | 10.7 miles north-east |
| Ringwood | 1 | 15.3 miles south-east |
| Broadstone | 2 | 17.9 miles south |
| Poole | 7 | 18.5 miles south |
| Bournemouth | 5 | 18.9 miles south |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 19.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Alvediston
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Stories in Bournemouth (5.0 from 758 reviews), 19.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 19.8 miles south |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 11.1 miles north-east |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 10.7 miles north-east |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 15.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Alvediston at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wiltshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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 | 17.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,007 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.3% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 516th closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.1% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 40 miles |
| Schools in council area | 263 schools, 74,539 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Fisherton Dental Care, Salisbury — 11 miles The Straight Tooth Company, Ringwood — 15 miles Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 23 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 7 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 Alvediston
The nearest practice to Alvediston is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, 10.7 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. 23 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Fisherton Dental Care (10.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (11 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Alvediston list clear aligners, the nearest 10.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Alvediston are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd, 11 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 40 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Alvediston to Fisherton Dental Care is roughly 25 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 280 to 560 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £125 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 280 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Alvediston
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What official data says about Alvediston
Alvediston is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Alvediston sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 17.8% of Alvediston's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Alvediston, 9.1% of the 2,007 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Alvediston; the nearest is about 11 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. There are 263 schools and 74,539 pupils in Alvediston's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Alvediston close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Alvediston is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 40 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Useful local orthodontic context for Alvediston
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Alvediston. The nearest recorded are Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 11 miles away; The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 15 miles away; and Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 18 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Ebbesbourne Wake, Swallowcliffe, Berwick St John, Sutton Row, Woodminton, and Deanland.
Alvediston at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Ebbesbourne Wake, around 2 km to the north-east.
The Orthodontic Journey in Alvediston
Starting orthodontic treatment in Alvediston can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Alvediston
Treatment in Alvediston runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Alvediston Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Alvediston has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Alvediston — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Alvediston itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 7 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Alvediston is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Alvediston's under-16 share sits at 17.8%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,007 residents in the neighbourhood around Alvediston, 9.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Alvediston; the nearest is about 11 miles away. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Alvediston's Local Authority area covers 263 schools and 74,539 pupils, according to DfE figures. Alvediston's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Alvediston is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 40 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Alvediston itself. The nearest we do hold are Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 11 miles away; The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 15 miles away; and Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 18 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Alvediston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Alvediston
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Alvediston, Wiltshire with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Ebbesbourne Wake, Swallowcliffe, Berwick St John, Sutton Row, Woodminton, and Deanland can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Alvediston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Alvediston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Alvediston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Alvediston is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 10.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Private Treatment Centre (10.9 miles) and Mid-Wessex Orthodontics (11.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Alvediston?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Alvediston, 0 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Salisbury, 10.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Alvediston?
The nearest practice to Alvediston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd, about 11.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Sarum Dental Practice (11.1 miles) and INSPIRE ORTHODONTICS (11.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Alvediston, Wiltshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Alvediston, Wiltshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.