Orthodontic practices near Bidford-on-Avon
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Bidford-on-Avon; 10 practices within 10 and 71 practices within 20. The closest is Stratford Dental Centre in Stratford-upon-Avon, 5.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Dental CentreStratford-upon-Avon | 5.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (605 reviews) |
| Evesham Place DentalStratford-upon-Avon | 6.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (587 reviews) |
| Stratford OrthodonticsStratford-upon-Avon | 6.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (865 reviews) |
| Tooth Club - GuildfordStratford-upon-Avon | 6.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (59 reviews) |
| Evesham OrthodonticsEvesham | 6.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| GRANDVIEW Dental PracticeStratford-upon-Avon | 6.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| Crabbs Cross Dental SurgeryAstwood Bank | 8.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (134 reviews) |
| Headless Cross Dental PracticeRedditch | 9.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bidford-on-Avon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stratford-upon-Avon, 5.8 miles east; the next are Evesham (6.7 miles south-west) and Astwood Bank (8.5 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 5 | 5.8 miles east |
| Evesham | 1 | 6.7 miles south-west |
| Astwood Bank | 1 | 8.5 miles north-west |
| Redditch | 4 | 9.2 miles north-west |
| Bromsgrove | 5 | 13.6 miles north-west |
| Warwick | 6 | 13.7 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 Bidford-on-Avon
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Stratford Orthodontics in Stratford-upon-Avon (5.0 from 865 reviews), 6.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford OrthodonticsStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (865 reviews) | 6.5 miles east |
| Evesham Place DentalStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (587 reviews) | 6.4 miles east |
| RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green | 5.0 (301 reviews) | 14.3 miles north-west |
| The Dental Place WarwickWarwick | 5.0 (232 reviews) | 13.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bidford-on-Avon at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Stratford-on-Avon |
| NHS dental services | NHS Coventry and Warwickshire 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 | 5,047 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,423 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 | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 31.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 262 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Warwickshire | 271st closest to an orthodontic practice of 355 places in the county (the county median is 4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Warwickshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Benedict's Catholic High School — 3.3 miles Alcester Grammar School — 3.4 miles Alcester Academy — 3.5 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Stratford Dental Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon — 6 miles Evesham Orthodontics, Evesham — 7 miles Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery, Astwood Bank — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 71 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | B50 |
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 Bidford-on-Avon
From Bidford-on-Avon the nearest practice is Stratford Dental Centre in Stratford-upon-Avon, 5.8 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 10 practices, and within 20 there are 71.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Evesham Place Dental (6.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Warwick (13.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Bidford-on-Avon list clear aligners, the nearest 6.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bidford-on-Avon are commissioned by NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Stratford Orthodontics in Stratford-upon-Avon, 6.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 22 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bidford-on-Avon to Stratford Dental Centre is roughly 15 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bidford-on-Avon
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Orthodontist in Bidford-on-Avon: This page was put together for people in Bidford-on-Avon who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Warwickshire, not just Bidford-on-Avon. Bidford-on-Avon — a small town with a population of around 5,047 — is covered on this page specifically.
What local practice data suggests in Bidford-on-Avon
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bidford-on-Avon. The nearest we do hold are Stratford Dental Centre in Stratford-upon-Avon, about 6 miles away; Evesham Orthodontics, about 7 miles away; and Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 8 miles away.
More local pages to browse
Pages for Broom, Marlcliff, Bickmarsh, Wixford, Salford Priors, and Ardens Grafton follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Area profile for Bidford-on-Avon
Bidford-on-Avon — larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 18.5% of Bidford-on-Avon's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,423 residents in the neighbourhood around Bidford-on-Avon, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Warwickshire. People in Bidford-on-Avon usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Bidford-on-Avon are St Benedict's Catholic High School (3.3 miles) and Alcester Grammar School (3.4 miles). Bidford-on-Avon's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Bidford-on-Avon is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 22 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Bidford-on-Avon in numbers
Bidford-on-Avon has a population of around 5,047, making it a small town within Warwickshire. Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Broom, the closest linked location.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Bidford-on-Avon
Many people in Bidford-on-Avon delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Bidford-on-Avon
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bidford-on-Avon
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Bidford-on-Avon — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Bidford-on-Avon — larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Bidford-on-Avon's under-16 share sits at 18.5%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,423 residents in the neighbourhood around Bidford-on-Avon, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Warwickshire. People in Bidford-on-Avon usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. 19.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Bidford-on-Avon attend schools such as St Benedict's Catholic High School (3.3 miles) and Alcester Grammar School (3.4 miles). Bidford-on-Avon falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bidford-on-Avon is about 22 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Bidford-on-Avon Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Bidford-on-Avon can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Bidford-on-Avon — Local Context
Practices serving Bidford-on-Avon differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Bidford-on-Avon sits within NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 18.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,423 residents in the neighbourhood around Bidford-on-Avon, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Warwickshire. People in Bidford-on-Avon usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 19.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Bidford-on-Avon attend schools such as St Benedict's Catholic High School (3.3 miles) and Alcester Grammar School (3.4 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Bidford-on-Avon sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Bidford-on-Avon is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 22 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bidford-on-Avon. The closest on record are Stratford Dental Centre in Stratford-upon-Avon, about 6 miles away; Evesham Orthodontics, about 7 miles away; and Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 8 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bidford-on-Avon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bidford-on-Avon
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, these local links help you keep browsing. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Broom, Marlcliff, Bickmarsh, Wixford, Salford Priors, and Ardens Grafton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bidford-on-Avon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bidford-on-Avon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bidford-on-Avon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bidford-on-Avon is Stratford Dental Centre in Stratford-upon-Avon, about 5.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Evesham Place Dental (6.4 miles) and Stratford Orthodontics (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bidford-on-Avon?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bidford-on-Avon, 10 practices within 10 miles and 71 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stratford-upon-Avon, 5.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bidford-on-Avon?
The nearest practice to Bidford-on-Avon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Stratford Orthodontics in Stratford-upon-Avon, about 6.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Evesham Orthodontics (6.7 miles) and Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery (8.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire?
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.