Orthodontic practices near Ballard's Ash
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Ballard's Ash, 14 practices within 10 and 33 practices within 20. The closest is Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic Chippenham in Lydiard Millicent, 3.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic ChippenhamLydiard Millicent | 3.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (299 reviews) |
| Dentalcare West SwindonSwindon | 3.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (135 reviews) |
| Swindon OrthodonticsSwindon | 4.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (116 reviews) |
| REHMAN SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICESwindon | 4.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dentalcare SwindonSwindon | 5.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 2.9 (192 reviews) |
| Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - CheltenhamBroad Blunsdon | 5.1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (20 reviews) |
| Clyde House Dental PracticeSwindon | 5.5 miles east | – | – | – | 3.8 (55 reviews) |
| Teeth Straightening SwindonSwindon | 5.5 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ballard's Ash with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Lydiard Millicent, 3.1 miles east; the next are Swindon (3.5 miles east) and Broad Blunsdon (5.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Lydiard Millicent | 1 | 3.1 miles east |
| Swindon | 11 | 3.5 miles east |
| Broad Blunsdon | 2 | 5.1 miles north-east |
| Cirencester | 3 | 11.0 miles north |
| Chippenham | 6 | 11.2 miles south-west |
| Marlborough | 3 | 12.4 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 Ballard's Ash
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is One Wood Street Advanced Dental Care. Implants and Specialist Dentistry in Swindon (5.0 from 370 reviews), 5.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One Wood Street Advanced Dental Care. Implants and Specialist DentistrySwindon | 5.0 (370 reviews) | 5.8 miles east |
| Mayhew DentalSwindon | 5.0 (336 reviews) | 7.4 miles east |
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 11.2 miles south-west |
| Ebenezer House Dental CareSwindon | 5.0 (56 reviews) | 5.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ballard's Ash 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,381 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 | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 50 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Wiltshire | 118th closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.1 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Royal Wootton Bassett Academy — 1.0 miles Bradon Forest School — 2.4 miles Lydiard Park Academy — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 4,003 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic Chippenham, Lydiard Millicent — 3 miles Dentalcare West Swindon, Swindon — 4 miles Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cheltenham, Broad Blunsdon — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 33 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 Ballard's Ash
The nearest practice to Ballard's Ash is Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic Chippenham in Lydiard Millicent, 3.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 33.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Swindon Orthodontics (4.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentalcare West Swindon (3.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Ballard's Ash list clear aligners, the nearest 3.1 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 Ballard's Ash are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic Chippenham in Lydiard Millicent, 3.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ballard's Ash
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Orthodontist in Ballard's Ash: People weighing up braces or aligners in Ballard's Ash can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Ballard's Ash itself or elsewhere in Wiltshire.
Facts about Ballard's Ash
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Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Coped Hall, Greatfield, Green Hill, Royal Wootton Bassett, Hook Street, and Lydiard Green.
Practice signals around Ballard's Ash
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ballard's Ash. The nearest we do hold are Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic Chippenham in Lydiard Millicent, about 3 miles away; Dentalcare West Swindon, about 4 miles away; and Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cheltenham in Broad Blunsdon, about 5 miles away.
The local picture in Ballard's Ash
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Ballard's Ash sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.2% of Ballard's Ash's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Ballard's Ash, 6.2% of the 1,381 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Ballard's Ash has more choice than 60% of towns in England. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Ballard's Ash are Royal Wootton Bassett Academy (1.0 miles) and Bradon Forest School (2.4 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Ballard's Ash's Local Authority has 263 schools educating 74,539 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Ballard's Ash close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Ballard's Ash is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ballard's Ash
Orthodontic treatment in Ballard's Ash is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Ballard's Ash follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Ballard's Ash Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Ballard's Ash can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Ballard's Ash
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ballard's Ash. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Ballard's Ash, Wiltshire. Related nearby location pages such as Coped Hall, Greatfield, Green Hill, Royal Wootton Bassett, Hook Street, and Lydiard Green can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ballard's Ash
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ballard's Ash often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ballard's Ash?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ballard's Ash is Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic Chippenham in Lydiard Millicent, about 3.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Dentalcare West Swindon (3.5 miles) and Swindon Orthodontics (4.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ballard's Ash?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Ballard's Ash, 14 practices within 10 miles and 33 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ballard's Ash?
The nearest practice to Ballard's Ash that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic Chippenham in Lydiard Millicent, about 3.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dentalcare West Swindon (3.5 miles) and REHMAN SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (4.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ballard's Ash, Wiltshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ballard's Ash, Wiltshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.