Orthodontic practices near Burghfield
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Burghfield, 29 practices within 10 and 96 practices within 20. The closest is Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, 3.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lane OrthodonticsCalcot | 3.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (259 reviews) |
| Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care)Calcot | 3.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (916 reviews) |
| Medicare Clinic - ReadingReading | 3.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (1,324 reviews) |
| Markham Associates Dental SurgeonsReading | 3.9 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (306 reviews) |
| U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic ClinicMapledurham | 4.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (103 reviews) |
| Kendrick View Dental Practice - ReadingReading | 4.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (231 reviews) |
| Reading SmilesReading | 4.3 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (734 reviews) |
| Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery & OrthodonticsReading | 4.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Burghfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Calcot, 3.1 miles north; the next are Reading (3.7 miles north-east) and Mapledurham (4.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Calcot | 2 | 3.1 miles north |
| Reading | 13 | 3.7 miles north-east |
| Mapledurham | 1 | 4.1 miles north |
| Lower Earley | 4 | 5.6 miles east |
| Old Basing | 1 | 8.0 miles south |
| Wokingham | 6 | 8.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Burghfield
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), 8.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea Court Dental SurgeryOld Basing | 5.0 (410 reviews) | 8.0 miles south |
| Earley Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (389 reviews) | 5.2 miles north-east |
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (263 reviews) | 5.1 miles north-east |
| The Haven Dental PracticeLower Earley | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 5.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Burghfield 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 | 355 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,434 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 27.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 95 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within West Berkshire | 39th closest to an orthodontic practice of 129 places in the county (the county median is 4.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.1 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.3% here, against 8.3% across neighbourhoods in West Berkshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Willink School — 1.6 miles Theale Green School — 2.7 miles King's Academy Prospect — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,247 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 98 schools, 29,723 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Park Lane Orthodontics, Calcot — 3 miles Medicare Clinic - Reading, Reading — 4 miles U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic, Mapledurham — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 29 within 10 miles, 96 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 Burghfield
Burghfield is 3.1 miles from Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 29 practices, and within 20 there are 96.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care) (3.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (4.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Burghfield list clear aligners, the nearest 3.1 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 Burghfield are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, 3.1 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Burghfield
West Berkshire12 nearby locationsOrthodontic treatment options in Burghfield
Orthodontist in Burghfield: Before booking anything in Burghfield, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across West Berkshire. Burghfield — a small village with a population of around 355 — is covered on this page specifically.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can continue browsing related location pages including Burghfield Hill, Grazeley Green, Trash Green, Whitehouse Green, Burghfield Common, and Calcot if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
What we know about practices near Burghfield
There is no orthodontist on our records in Burghfield itself. The closest on record are Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, about 3 miles away; Medicare Clinic - Reading, about 4 miles away; and U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, about 4 miles away.
A quick look at Burghfield
Around 355 people live in Burghfield, which is a small village within West Berkshire. Burghfield Hill is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-west of Burghfield.
Area profile for Burghfield
Burghfield — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 17.8% of Burghfield's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.3% of the 1,434 residents in Burghfield's census neighbourhood, close to the 8.3% average across West Berkshire. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, Burghfield is better served than 83% of towns in England. Families in Burghfield are served by secondary schools including The Willink School (1.6 miles) and Theale Green School (2.7 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 98 schools and 29,723 pupils across Burghfield's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Burghfield among England's less deprived areas.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Burghfield
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Burghfield helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Burghfield
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Burghfield
What's available in Burghfield depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Burghfield sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.8% of Burghfield's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Burghfield, 8.3% of the 1,434 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 8.3% average across West Berkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Burghfield has more choice than 83% of towns in England. Families in Burghfield are served by secondary schools including The Willink School (1.6 miles) and Theale Green School (2.7 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 98 schools and 29,723 pupils in Burghfield's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Burghfield among England's less deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Burghfield
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Burghfield can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Burghfield
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 Burghfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Burghfield
These links help widen your research beyond Burghfield, West Berkshire if you're open to travelling a little further. Other local pages worth browsing include Burghfield Hill, Grazeley Green, Trash Green, Whitehouse Green, Burghfield Common, and Calcot.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Burghfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Burghfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Burghfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Burghfield is Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, about 3.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care) (3.3 miles) and Medicare Clinic - Reading (3.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Burghfield?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Burghfield, 29 practices within 10 miles and 96 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Burghfield?
The nearest practice to Burghfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, about 3.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Medicare Clinic - Reading (3.7 miles) and U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (4.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Burghfield, West Berkshire?
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 Burghfield, West Berkshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.