Orthodontic practices near Bradfield
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Bradfield, 29 practices within 10 and 79 practices within 20. The closest is Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, 3.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lane OrthodonticsCalcot | 3.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (259 reviews) |
| Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care)Calcot | 3.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (916 reviews) |
| U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic ClinicMapledurham | 4.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (103 reviews) |
| Medicare Clinic - ReadingReading | 5.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (1,324 reviews) |
| Markham Associates Dental SurgeonsReading | 6.3 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (306 reviews) |
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 6.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (263 reviews) |
| Riverside Dental CentreReading | 6.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.3 (89 reviews) |
| Reading SmilesReading | 6.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (734 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bradfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Calcot, 3.6 miles east; the next are Mapledurham (4.5 miles east) and Reading (5.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Calcot | 2 | 3.6 miles east |
| Mapledurham | 1 | 4.5 miles east |
| Reading | 13 | 5.4 miles east |
| Newbury | 9 | 8.7 miles south-west |
| Lower Earley | 4 | 9.1 miles east |
| Old Basing | 1 | 11.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bradfield
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Guinea Court Dental Surgery in Old Basing (5.0 from 410 reviews), 11.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea Court Dental SurgeryOld Basing | 5.0 (410 reviews) | 11.2 miles south |
| Earley Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (389 reviews) | 8.5 miles east |
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (263 reviews) | 6.7 miles east |
| The Haven Dental PracticeLower Earley | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 9.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bradfield at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Berkshire |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 1,161 |
| Residents under 16 | 28.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,717 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 20.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 23.8% aged 16 to 24 and 19.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 84 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 7.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within West Berkshire | 45th closest to an orthodontic practice of 129 places in the county (the county median is 4.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.6 miles away, closer than 51% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 20.9% here, against 8.3% across neighbourhoods in West Berkshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Theale Green School — 2.1 miles Little Heath School — 3.2 miles Denefield School — 3.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 803 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 98 schools, 29,723 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Park Lane Orthodontics, Calcot — 4 miles U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic, Mapledurham — 4 miles Medicare Clinic - Reading, Reading — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 29 within 10 miles, 79 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 Bradfield
The nearest practice to Bradfield is Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, 3.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 29 practices, and within 20 there are 79.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care) (3.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (4.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Bradfield list clear aligners, the nearest 3.6 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 Bradfield are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, 3.6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bradfield
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Orthodontist in Bradfield: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Bradfield understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across West Berkshire. Bradfield — a small village with a population of around 1,161 — is covered on this page specifically.
Bradfield in context
ONS classifies Bradfield as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Bradfield. 28.9% of Bradfield's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around Bradfield, 20.9% of the 1,717 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 8.3% average across West Berkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Bradfield has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Bradfield are Theale Green School (2.1 miles) and Little Heath School (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 98 schools and 29,723 pupils in Bradfield's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Bradfield among England's less deprived areas.
About Bradfield
Bradfield is home to around 1,161 people, classing it as a small village within West Berkshire. Just around 2 km south-east, Englefield is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Nearby location pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Englefield, Tutts Clump, Upper Basildon, Beenham, Lower Padworth, and Stanford Dingley.
Local orthodontic signals in Bradfield
There is no orthodontist on our records in Bradfield itself. The nearest we do hold are Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, about 4 miles away; U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, about 4 miles away; and Medicare Clinic - Reading, about 5 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Bradfield
Orthodontic treatment in Bradfield is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bradfield
What's available in Bradfield depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Bradfield is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Bradfield falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Bradfield skews family-heavy: 28.9% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,717 residents in the neighbourhood around Bradfield, 20.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 8.3% average across West Berkshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Bradfield has more choice than 52% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Bradfield attend schools such as Theale Green School (2.1 miles) and Little Heath School (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Bradfield's Local Authority has 98 schools educating 29,723 pupils (DfE data). Bradfield'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.
Orthodontic Treatments in Bradfield
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Bradfield has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Bradfield
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bradfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bradfield
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Bradfield, West Berkshire. You can keep exploring with related pages for Englefield, Tutts Clump, Upper Basildon, Beenham, Lower Padworth, and Stanford Dingley.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bradfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bradfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bradfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bradfield is Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, about 3.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care) (3.7 miles) and U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (4.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bradfield?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Bradfield, 29 practices within 10 miles and 79 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bradfield?
The nearest practice to Bradfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, about 3.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (4.5 miles) and Medicare Clinic - Reading (5.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bradfield, West Berkshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bradfield, West Berkshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.