Orthodontic practices near Britwell Salome
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Britwell Salome; 4 practices within 10 and 90 practices within 20. The closest is Thame Orthodontics, 8.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thame OrthodonticsThame | 8.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (56 reviews) |
| Busby House Dental CentreDidcot | 8.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (929 reviews) |
| Ladygrove Dental PracticeDidcot | 8.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (151 reviews) |
| Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant DentistryDidcot | 9.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (730 reviews) |
| Westbridge Dental PracticeOxford | 10.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (256 reviews) |
| Peachcroft Dental SurgeryRadley | 10.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (220 reviews) |
| Peachcroft OrthodonticsRadley | 10.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (166 reviews) |
| UNIT 8 (PEACHCROFT ORTHODONTICS)Abingdon | 10.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Britwell Salome with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Thame, 8.5 miles north; the next are Didcot (8.9 miles west) and Oxford (10.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Thame | 1 | 8.5 miles north |
| Didcot | 3 | 8.9 miles west |
| Oxford | 4 | 10.7 miles north-west |
| Radley | 2 | 10.8 miles west |
| Abingdon | 5 | 10.8 miles west |
| Reading | 3 | 11.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Britwell Salome
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading (5.0 from 263 reviews), 11.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (263 reviews) | 11.0 miles south |
| TAHA Dental ExcellenceAbingdon | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 11.1 miles west |
| Thame OrthodonticsThame | 5.0 (56 reviews) | 8.5 miles north |
| Belur Orthodontics - Specialist Orthodontist in MarlowMarlow | 5.0 (25 reviews) | 11.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Britwell Salome at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Oxfordshire |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,199 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 26.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 40 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Oxfordshire | 419th closest to an orthodontic practice of 445 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Oxfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 40 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Icknield Community College — 1.6 miles Wallingford School — 4.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 804 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Thame Orthodontics, Thame — 8 miles Busby House Dental Centre, Didcot — 9 miles Westbridge Dental Practice, Oxford — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 90 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 Britwell Salome
From Britwell Salome the nearest practice is Thame Orthodontics, 8.5 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 90.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry (9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Britwell Salome list clear aligners, the nearest 8.5 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 Britwell Salome are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Thame Orthodontics, 8.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 40 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Britwell Salome to Thame Orthodontics is roughly 20 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 220 to 440 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Britwell Salome
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Britwell Salome at a glance
Heading north for around 2 km brings you to Cuxham, the closest linked location.
Local provider signals in Britwell Salome
There is no orthodontist on our records in Britwell Salome itself. The nearest we do hold are Thame Orthodontics, about 8 miles away; Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, about 9 miles away; and Westbridge Dental Practice in Oxford, about 11 miles away.
Area profile for Britwell Salome
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Britwell Salome sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 17.8% of Britwell Salome's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 2,199 residents in Britwell Salome's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. Britwell Salome has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Britwell Salome attend schools such as Icknield Community College (1.6 miles) and Wallingford School (4.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Britwell Salome sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Britwell Salome is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 40 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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The Orthodontic Journey in Britwell Salome
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The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Britwell Salome runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Britwell Salome
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Britwell Salome
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Frequently Asked Questions in Britwell Salome
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Britwell Salome often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Britwell Salome?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Britwell Salome is Thame Orthodontics, about 8.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Busby House Dental Centre (8.9 miles) and Ladygrove Dental Practice (8.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Britwell Salome?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Britwell Salome, 4 practices within 10 miles and 90 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Thame, 8.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Britwell Salome?
The nearest practice to Britwell Salome that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Thame Orthodontics, about 8.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include Busby House Dental Centre (8.9 miles) and Ladygrove Dental Practice (8.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Britwell Salome, Oxfordshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Britwell Salome, Oxfordshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.