Orthodontic practices near Barford St Martin
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Barford St Martin, 8 practices within 10 and 13 practices within 20. The closest is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, 5.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (149 reviews) |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (165 reviews) |
| Ahmed GiaziriSalisbury | 5.5 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Mid-Wessex OrthodonticsSalisbury | 5.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.0 (8 reviews) |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 5.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Salisbury Orthodontics LtdSalisbury | 5.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (210 reviews) |
| Inspire Orthodontic CentreSalisbury | 5.8 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| INSPIRE ORTHODONTICSSalisbury | 5.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Barford St Martin with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Salisbury, 5.0 miles east; the next are Ringwood (17.1 miles south) and Stockbridge (18.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 8 | 5.0 miles east |
| Ringwood | 1 | 17.1 miles south |
| Stockbridge | 1 | 18.5 miles east |
| Romsey | 1 | 19.5 miles east |
| Frome | 4 | 19.7 miles north-west |
| Andover | 5 | 20.1 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 Barford St Martin
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Sarum Dental Practice in Salisbury (5.0 from 165 reviews), 5.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 5.4 miles east |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 5.0 miles east |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 17.1 miles south |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 5.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Barford St Martin 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 |
| Population | 548 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,282 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 32 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 242nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sarum Academy — 3.7 miles South Wilts Grammar School — 5.2 miles Five Rivers Online School — 5.5 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 — 5 miles The Straight Tooth Company, Ringwood — 17 miles Denise Taylor Orthodontics, Stockbridge — 18 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 | 8 within 10 miles, 13 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Mid-Wessex Orthodontics — 5 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 Barford St Martin
From Barford St Martin the nearest practice is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, 5 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 13.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Fisherton Dental Care (5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (5.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Barford St Martin list clear aligners, the nearest 5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Barford St Martin are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Sarum Dental Practice in Salisbury, 5.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Barford St Martin to Fisherton Dental Care 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 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 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 7.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Barford St Martin
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Orthodontist in Barford St Martin: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Barford St Martin, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Wiltshire. Barford St Martin — a small village with a population of around 548 — is covered on this page specifically.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Burcombe, Baverstock, Compton Chamberlain, Great Wishford, South Newton, and Stoke Farthing may also help.
Barford St Martin at a glance
Barford St Martin is home to around 548 people, classing it as a small village within Wiltshire. Heading east for around 1 km brings you to Burcombe, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Barford St Martin
Officially, Barford St Martin is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Barford St Martin sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.5% of Barford St Martin's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 2,282 residents in Barford St Martin's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. People in Barford St Martin usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Barford St Martin are served by secondary schools including Sarum Academy (3.7 miles) and South Wilts Grammar School (5.2 miles). DfE figures put 263 schools and 74,539 pupils across Barford St Martin's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Barford St Martin close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Barford St Martin is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 39 miles away.
Local treatment availability around Barford St Martin
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Barford St Martin itself. The nearest we do hold are Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 5 miles away; The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 17 miles away; and Denise Taylor Orthodontics in Stockbridge, about 18 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Barford St Martin
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Barford St Martin has the full spectrum of options. 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 Barford St Martin
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Barford St Martin
Starting orthodontic treatment in Barford St Martin can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Barford St Martin
- 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?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Barford St Martin
Barford St Martin has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Mid-Wessex Orthodontics — is about 5 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. ONS classifies Barford St Martin 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. Census figures show 14.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Barford St Martin, 6.4% of the 2,282 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to 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 Barford St Martin; the nearest is about 5 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Barford St Martin attend schools such as Sarum Academy (3.7 miles) and South Wilts Grammar School (5.2 miles). Barford St Martin's Local Authority has 263 schools educating 74,539 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Barford St Martin close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Barford St Martin is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 39 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Barford St Martin. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Barford St Martin
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Barford St Martin, Wiltshire within a broader nearby area. You can also browse nearby location pages including Burcombe, Baverstock, Compton Chamberlain, Great Wishford, South Newton, and Stoke Farthing.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Barford St Martin
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Barford St Martin often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Barford St Martin?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Barford St Martin is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 5.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Sarum Dental Practice (5.4 miles) and Ahmed Giaziri (5.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Barford St Martin?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Barford St Martin, 8 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Barford St Martin?
The nearest practice to Barford St Martin that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Sarum Dental Practice in Salisbury, about 5.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (5.5 miles) and INSPIRE ORTHODONTICS (5.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Barford St Martin, Wiltshire?
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 Barford St Martin, Wiltshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.