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Orthodontic practices near Burghfield Common

On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Burghfield Common, 28 practices within 10 and 80 practices within 20. The closest is Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, 3.9 miles north.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Park Lane OrthodonticsCalcot3.9 miles north✓✓✓4.9 (259 reviews)
Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care)Calcot4.1 miles north–✓✓4.8 (916 reviews)
Medicare Clinic - ReadingReading4.9 miles north-east✓✓✓4.7 (1,324 reviews)
U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic ClinicMapledurham5.1 miles north✓✓✓4.9 (103 reviews)
Markham Associates Dental SurgeonsReading5.3 miles north-east––✓4.8 (306 reviews)
Kendrick View Dental Practice - ReadingReading5.7 miles north-east✓✓✓4.9 (231 reviews)
Reading SmilesReading5.8 miles north-east–✓✓4.9 (734 reviews)
Puresmile Reading Dental And ImplantsReading5.8 miles north-east✓✓✓3.7 (245 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Burghfield Common with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Calcot, 3.9 miles north; the next are Reading (4.9 miles north-east) and Mapledurham (5.1 miles north).

PlacePracticesNearest
Calcot23.9 miles north
Reading134.9 miles north-east
Mapledurham15.1 miles north
Lower Earley47.0 miles east
Old Basing17.3 miles south
Basingstoke58.3 miles south

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Burghfield Common

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), 7.3 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Guinea Court Dental SurgeryOld Basing5.0 (410 reviews)7.3 miles south
Earley Dental PracticeReading5.0 (389 reviews)6.6 miles north-east
Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading5.0 (263 reviews)6.4 miles north-east
The Haven Dental PracticeLower Earley5.0 (131 reviews)7.1 miles north-east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Burghfield Common at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaWest Berkshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1619.9% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,484 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally9.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 28% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car6.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre2,921 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England
Access within West Berkshire52nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 129 places in the county (the county median is 4.5 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county9.1% here, against 8.3% across neighbourhoods in West Berkshire
Nearest secondary schoolsThe Willink School — 0.2 miles
Theale Green School — 2.6 miles
King's Academy Prospect — 4.0 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles2 schools, about 2,008 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area98 schools, 29,723 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesPark Lane Orthodontics, Calcot — 4 miles
Medicare Clinic - Reading, Reading — 5 miles
U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic, Mapledurham — 5 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles28 within 10 miles, 80 within 20 miles
Postcode districtsRG7

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 Common

The nearest practice to Burghfield Common is Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, 3.9 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 28 practices, and within 20 there are 80.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care) (4.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (5.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Burghfield Common list clear aligners, the nearest 3.9 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Burghfield Common are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, 3.9 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Burghfield Common

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Braces and aligner options in Burghfield Common

If you are looking for an orthodontist in Burghfield Common, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in West Berkshire.

Local provider signals in Burghfield Common

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Burghfield Common. The nearest recorded are Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, about 4 miles away; Medicare Clinic - Reading, about 5 miles away; and U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, about 5 miles away.

More local pages to browse

If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Sulhamstead Abbots, Whitehouse Green, Burghfield Hill, Sheffield Bottom, Ufton Nervet, and Mortimer.

A quick look at Burghfield Common

The nearest other location we cover is Sulhamstead Abbots, under 1 km to the north.

What official data says about Burghfield Common

Burghfield Common is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. 19.9% of Burghfield Common's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.1% of the 1,484 residents in Burghfield Common's census neighbourhood, above the 8.3% average across West Berkshire. Burghfield Common has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. Families in Burghfield Common are served by secondary schools including The Willink School (0.2 miles) and Theale Green School (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Burghfield Common's Local Authority area covers 98 schools and 29,723 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Burghfield Common among England's less deprived areas.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Burghfield Common

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Burghfield Common helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.

The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage

Treatment in Burghfield Common runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.

Orthodontic Treatments in Burghfield Common

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Burghfield Common has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.

Treatment Options in Burghfield Common — Local Context

Provision in Burghfield Common varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. ONS classifies Burghfield Common as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Burghfield Common. Burghfield Common's under-16 share sits at 19.9%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.1% of the 1,484 residents in Burghfield Common's census neighbourhood, above the 8.3% average across West Berkshire. Burghfield Common has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. Families in Burghfield Common are served by secondary schools including The Willink School (0.2 miles) and Theale Green School (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Burghfield Common's Local Authority area covers 98 schools and 29,723 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Burghfield Common among England's less deprived areas. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Burghfield Common. The nearest we do hold are Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, about 4 miles away; Medicare Clinic - Reading, about 5 miles away; and U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, about 5 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Burghfield Common. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Burghfield Common

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Burghfield Common often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Burghfield Common?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Burghfield Common is Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, about 3.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care) (4.1 miles) and Medicare Clinic - Reading (4.9 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Burghfield Common?

Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Burghfield Common, 28 practices within 10 miles and 80 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Burghfield Common?

The nearest practice to Burghfield Common that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, about 3.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include Medicare Clinic - Reading (4.9 miles) and U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (5.1 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Burghfield Common, 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 Common, West Berkshire?

Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.

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TitleBurghfield Common, West Berkshire Smile Straightening
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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