Orthodontic practices near Bowerhill
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Bowerhill, 9 practices within 10 and 43 practices within 20. The closest is Dentalcare Trowbridge, 4.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 4.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Clove House Dental & Implant CentreCorsham | 5.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (454 reviews) |
| London Road Dental PracticeChippenham | 6.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (120 reviews) |
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 6.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (221 reviews) |
| The High Street Dental Practice - Chippenham (Not accepting new NHS patients)Chippenham | 6.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
| PerioWorld Dental Suites.Chippenham | 7.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (182 reviews) |
| Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental PracticeChippenham | 7.4 miles north | – | – | – | 3.5 (153 reviews) |
| Hathaway Medical CentreChippenham | 7.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.1 (279 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bowerhill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Trowbridge, 4.1 miles south-west; the next are Corsham (5.7 miles north-west) and Chippenham (6.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge | 1 | 4.1 miles south-west |
| Corsham | 1 | 5.7 miles north-west |
| Chippenham | 6 | 6.5 miles north |
| Bath | 15 | 9.6 miles west |
| Frome | 4 | 11.9 miles south-west |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 17.3 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bowerhill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (5.0 from 221 reviews), 6.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 6.8 miles north |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 11.2 miles west |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 11.3 miles west |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 10.3 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bowerhill 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,700 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 31.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,167 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Wiltshire | 191st 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% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 21 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Melksham Oak Community School — 0.4 miles St Augustine's Catholic College — 4.9 miles The John of Gaunt School — 4.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,058 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 | Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 4 miles Clove House Dental & Implant Centre, Corsham — 6 miles London Road Dental Practice, Chippenham — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 43 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 Bowerhill
The nearest practice to Bowerhill is Dentalcare Trowbridge, 4.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 43.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (4.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Bowerhill list clear aligners, the nearest 4.1 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 Bowerhill are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dentalcare Trowbridge, 4.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 21 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bowerhill
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Area profile for Bowerhill
Bowerhill — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 18.3% of Bowerhill's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,700 residents in the neighbourhood around Bowerhill, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 15% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Bowerhill are served by secondary schools including Melksham Oak Community School (0.4 miles) and St Augustine's Catholic College (4.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 263 schools and 74,539 pupils in Bowerhill's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Bowerhill falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Bowerhill is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 21 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What local practice data suggests in Bowerhill
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bowerhill. The nearest we do hold are Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 4 miles away; Clove House Dental & Implant Centre in Corsham, about 6 miles away; and London Road Dental Practice in Chippenham, about 6 miles away.
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Treatment Options in Bowerhill — Local Context
Practices serving Bowerhill differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as urban: Further from a major town or city, Bowerhill sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Bowerhill's under-16 share sits at 18.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,700 residents in the neighbourhood around Bowerhill, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Bowerhill attend schools such as Melksham Oak Community School (0.4 miles) and St Augustine's Catholic College (4.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Bowerhill's Local Authority area covers 263 schools and 74,539 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Bowerhill among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bowerhill is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 21 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bowerhill itself. The closest on record are Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 4 miles away; Clove House Dental & Implant Centre in Corsham, about 6 miles away; and London Road Dental Practice in Chippenham, about 6 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bowerhill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bowerhill
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bowerhill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bowerhill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bowerhill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bowerhill is Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 4.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Clove House Dental & Implant Centre (5.7 miles) and London Road Dental Practice (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bowerhill?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Bowerhill, 9 practices within 10 miles and 43 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bowerhill?
The nearest practice to Bowerhill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 4.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (6.8 miles) and The High Street Dental Practice - Chippenham (Not accepting new NHS patients) (6.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bowerhill, Wiltshire?
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 Bowerhill, Wiltshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.