Orthodontic practices near Bishopstrow
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Bishopstrow; 5 practices within 10 and 35 practices within 20. The closest is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 7.0 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 7.0 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 7.2 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 7.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 7.5 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 9.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Bath OrthodonticsBath | 15.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (27 reviews) |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 16.1 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 16.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bishopstrow with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 7.0 miles west; the next are Trowbridge (9.4 miles north) and Bath (15.8 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 7.0 miles west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 9.4 miles north |
| Bath | 15 | 15.8 miles north-west |
| Corsham | 1 | 16.8 miles north |
| Salisbury | 8 | 17.4 miles south-east |
| Chippenham | 1 | 18.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bishopstrow
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath (5.0 from 167 reviews), 16.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 16.6 miles north-west |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 17.6 miles south-east |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 17.4 miles south-east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 16.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bishopstrow 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,199 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 | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 19.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.8% 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 | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 372nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingdown School — 0.9 miles Matravers School — 4.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,347 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 | Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 7 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 9 miles Bath Orthodontics, Bath — 16 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 | 5 within 10 miles, 35 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 Bishopstrow
From Bishopstrow the nearest practice is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 7 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 5 practices, and within 20 there are 35.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Trowbridge (9.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (17.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Bishopstrow list clear aligners, the nearest 7.5 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 Bishopstrow are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 7.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bishopstrow to Southwest Dental Laboratory 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bishopstrow
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Orthodontist in Bishopstrow: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Bishopstrow understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Wiltshire and the surrounding area.
Widen your local search
Nearby location pages including Boreham, Sutton Veny, Henfords Marsh, Warminster, Wilson and Kennards Yard, and Hill Deverill can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Facts about Bishopstrow
Boreham is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of Bishopstrow.
What official data says about Bishopstrow
Bishopstrow is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Bishopstrow falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.5% of Bishopstrow's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,199 residents in Bishopstrow's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. People in Bishopstrow usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Bishopstrow are served by secondary schools including Kingdown School (0.9 miles) and Matravers School (4.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 263 schools and 74,539 pupils in Bishopstrow's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Bishopstrow sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bishopstrow is about 26 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Local orthodontic signals in Bishopstrow
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bishopstrow itself. The nearest we do hold are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 7 miles away; Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 9 miles away; and Bath Orthodontics, about 16 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Bishopstrow
Many people in Bishopstrow delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bishopstrow
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Bishopstrow. Bishopstrow's ONS geography type is urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Bishopstrow falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Bishopstrow has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.5% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,199 residents in Bishopstrow's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. People in Bishopstrow usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 15% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Bishopstrow are Kingdown School (0.9 miles) and Matravers School (4.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 263 schools and 74,539 pupils across Bishopstrow's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Bishopstrow is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bishopstrow is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Bishopstrow
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Bishopstrow can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Bishopstrow
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Bishopstrow — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bishopstrow. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bishopstrow
These local links are here for anyone comparing Bishopstrow, Wiltshire against nearby alternatives. Nearby pages covering Boreham, Sutton Veny, Henfords Marsh, Warminster, Wilson and Kennards Yard, and Hill Deverill may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bishopstrow
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bishopstrow often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bishopstrow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bishopstrow is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 7.0 miles to the west. The next closest are Portway Dental Practice (7.2 miles) and Grants House Dentistry (7.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bishopstrow?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bishopstrow, 5 practices within 10 miles and 35 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Frome, 7.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bishopstrow?
The nearest practice to Bishopstrow that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 7.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Dentalcare Trowbridge (9.4 miles) and CIRCUS ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (16.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bishopstrow, 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 Bishopstrow, Wiltshire?
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.