Orthodontic practices near Benson
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Benson; 12 practices within 10 and 92 practices within 20. The closest is Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, 5.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busby House Dental CentreDidcot | 5.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (929 reviews) |
| Ladygrove Dental PracticeDidcot | 5.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (151 reviews) |
| Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant DentistryDidcot | 5.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (730 reviews) |
| Peachcroft Dental SurgeryRadley | 8.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (220 reviews) |
| Peachcroft OrthodonticsRadley | 8.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (166 reviews) |
| UNIT 8 (PEACHCROFT ORTHODONTICS)Abingdon | 8.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| TAHA Dental ExcellenceAbingdon | 8.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (253 reviews) |
| Bath Street Dental PracticeAbingdon | 8.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (139 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Benson with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Didcot, 5.4 miles west; the next are Radley (8.0 miles north-west) and Abingdon (8.0 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Didcot | 3 | 5.4 miles west |
| Radley | 2 | 8.0 miles north-west |
| Abingdon | 5 | 8.0 miles north-west |
| Oxford | 11 | 9.0 miles north-west |
| Harwell | 1 | 9.1 miles west |
| Thame | 1 | 10.5 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 Benson
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading (5.0 from 263 reviews), 11.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (263 reviews) | 11.6 miles south-east |
| TAHA Dental ExcellenceAbingdon | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 8.0 miles north-west |
| Thame OrthodonticsThame | 5.0 (56 reviews) | 10.5 miles north-east |
| Your New Smile HarwellHarwell | 5.0 (40 reviews) | 9.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Benson at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Oxfordshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 5,802 |
| Residents under 16 | 21.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,997 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 32.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 877 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Oxfordshire | 322nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 445 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Oxfordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wallingford School — 1.3 miles Icknield Community College — 4.8 miles St Birinus School — 5.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,507 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Busby House Dental Centre, Didcot — 5 miles UNIT 8 (PEACHCROFT ORTHODONTICS), Abingdon — 8 miles Peachcroft Dental Surgery, Radley — 8 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 | 12 within 10 miles, 92 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 Benson
The nearest practice to Benson is Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, 5.4 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 12 practices, and within 20 there are 92.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry (5.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 22 of the practices around Benson list clear aligners, the nearest 5.4 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 Benson are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, 5.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Benson to Busby House Dental Centre 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 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Benson
Oxfordshire12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Benson
Orthodontist in Benson: This page was put together for people in Benson who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Oxfordshire, not just Benson. Benson — a small town with a population of around 5,802 — is covered on this page specifically.
Benson in context
Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Benson sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 21.1% of Benson's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Benson, 6.6% of the 1,997 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Benson; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Benson attend schools such as Wallingford School (1.3 miles) and Icknield Community College (4.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Benson falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
Useful local orthodontic context for Benson
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Benson itself. The nearest we do hold are Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, about 5 miles away; UNIT 8 (PEACHCROFT ORTHODONTICS) in Abingdon, about 8 miles away; and Peachcroft Dental Surgery in Radley, about 8 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Preston Crowmarsh, Rokemarsh, Crowmarsh Gifford, Newnham Murren, Berrick Salome, and Roke.
Benson in numbers
With a population of roughly 5,802, Benson is a small town within Oxfordshire. Just under 1 km north, Preston Crowmarsh is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
All Orthodontic Options in Benson Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Benson offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Benson — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Benson — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Benson sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Benson's under-16 share sits at 21.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Benson, 6.6% of the 1,997 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Benson has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Benson are Wallingford School (1.3 miles) and Icknield Community College (4.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Benson among England's less deprived areas. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Benson. The closest on record are Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, about 5 miles away; UNIT 8 (PEACHCROFT ORTHODONTICS) in Abingdon, about 8 miles away; and Peachcroft Dental Surgery in Radley, about 8 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Benson
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Benson helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Benson
Not every practice near Benson offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Benson is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Benson falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Benson's under-16 share sits at 21.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Benson, 6.6% of the 1,997 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Benson usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Benson are Wallingford School (1.3 miles) and Icknield Community College (4.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Benson's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Benson. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Benson
This section helps connect Benson, Oxfordshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Preston Crowmarsh, Rokemarsh, Crowmarsh Gifford, Newnham Murren, Berrick Salome, and Roke.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Benson
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Benson often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Benson?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Benson is Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, about 5.4 miles to the west. The next closest are Ladygrove Dental Practice (5.4 miles) and Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry (5.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Benson?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Benson, 12 practices within 10 miles and 92 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Didcot, 5.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Benson?
The nearest practice to Benson that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, about 5.4 miles to the west. Others nearby include Ladygrove Dental Practice (5.4 miles) and Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry (5.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Benson, Oxfordshire?
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 Benson, Oxfordshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.