Orthodontic practices near Bourton on the Water
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Bourton on the Water; 22 practices within 20. The closest is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, 13.0 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 13.0 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (201 reviews) |
| Buttercross Dental PracticeWitney | 13.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (185 reviews) |
| High Street Dental PracticeWitney | 13.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| Witney Brace PlaceWitney | 13.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (24 reviews) |
| Pittville Lawn Dental & Implant ClinicCheltenham | 13.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (194 reviews) |
| Cambray DentalCheltenham | 13.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (193 reviews) |
| Oriel Villas Dental SurgeryCheltenham | 13.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (344 reviews) |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 13.9 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (76 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bourton on the Water with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cheltenham, 13.0 miles west; the next are Witney (13.4 miles south-east) and Bishops Cleeve (14.3 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 13 | 13.0 miles west |
| Witney | 3 | 13.4 miles south-east |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 14.3 miles west |
| Cirencester | 3 | 15.2 miles south-west |
| Evesham | 1 | 16.3 miles north-west |
| Bloxham | 1 | 18.3 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 Bourton on the Water
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental (5.0 from 201 reviews), 13.0 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 13.0 miles west |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 13.9 miles west |
| Bloxham Dental @ BanburyBloxham | 4.9 (538 reviews) | 18.3 miles north-east |
| Cirencester Dental PracticeCirencester | 4.9 (413 reviews) | 15.2 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bourton on the Water at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Cotswold |
| NHS dental services | NHS Gloucestershire 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 | 3,296 |
| Residents under 16 | 21.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,360 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 35.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,277 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 605th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Cotswold Academy — 0.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,564 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, Cheltenham — 13 miles Buttercross Dental Practice, Witney — 13 miles Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve, Bishops Cleeve — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 22 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 Bourton on the Water
From Bourton on the Water the nearest practice is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, 13 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. 22 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve (14.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bloxham Dental @ Banbury (18.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Bourton on the Water list clear aligners, the nearest 13 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 Bourton on the Water are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, 13.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bourton on the Water to Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental is roughly 30 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 340 to 680 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £305 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bourton on the Water
Gloucestershire12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Bourton on the Water
Orthodontist in Bourton on the Water: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Bourton on the Water often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Gloucestershire, not just Bourton on the Water. Bourton on the Water — a small town with a population of around 3,296 — is covered on this page specifically.
The local picture in Bourton on the Water
Bourton on the Water is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 21.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Bourton on the Water, 8.1% of the 1,360 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Bourton on the Water has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 miles away. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Bourton on the Water are The Cotswold Academy (0.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Bourton on the Water among England's less deprived areas.
Facts about Bourton on the Water
Around 3,296 people live in Bourton on the Water, which is a small town within Gloucestershire. Just around 1 km north-west, Lower Slaughter is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What we know about practices near Bourton on the Water
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bourton on the Water itself. The closest on record are Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, about 13 miles away; Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, about 13 miles away; and Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve in Bishops Cleeve, about 14 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Lower Slaughter, Wyck Rissington, Little Rissington, Upper Slaughter, Lower Swell, and Clapton may also help.
Orthodontic Treatments in Bourton on the Water
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Bourton on the Water has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Bourton on the Water
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Bourton on the Water
Starting orthodontic treatment in Bourton on the Water 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Bourton on the Water
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Bourton on the Water — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bourton on the Water. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bourton on the Water
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire with surrounding locations. For a broader comparison, pages for Lower Slaughter, Wyck Rissington, Little Rissington, Upper Slaughter, Lower Swell, and Clapton follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bourton on the Water
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bourton on the Water often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bourton on the Water?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bourton on the Water is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, about 13.0 miles to the west. The next closest are Buttercross Dental Practice (13.4 miles) and High Street Dental Practice (13.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bourton on the Water?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bourton on the Water, 0 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cheltenham, 13.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bourton on the Water?
The nearest practice to Bourton on the Water that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, about 13.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Pittville Lawn Dental & Implant Clinic (13.7 miles) and Cambray Dental (13.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire?
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 Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.