Orthodontic practices near Checkendon
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Checkendon, 23 practices within 10 and 110 practices within 20. The closest is U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, 5.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic ClinicMapledurham | 5.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (103 reviews) |
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (263 reviews) |
| Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care)Calcot | 5.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (916 reviews) |
| Park Lane OrthodonticsCalcot | 5.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (259 reviews) |
| Medicare Clinic - ReadingReading | 5.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (1,324 reviews) |
| Riverside Dental CentreReading | 5.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (89 reviews) |
| Markham Associates Dental SurgeonsReading | 6.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (306 reviews) |
| Toothpick Dental Staff Agency LtdReading | 6.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (75 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Checkendon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mapledurham, 5.0 miles south; the next are Reading (5.5 miles south-east) and Calcot (5.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mapledurham | 1 | 5.0 miles south |
| Reading | 13 | 5.5 miles south-east |
| Calcot | 2 | 5.7 miles south |
| Lower Earley | 4 | 8.9 miles south-east |
| Didcot | 3 | 9.1 miles north-west |
| Harwell | 1 | 11.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Checkendon
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Earley Dental Practice in Reading (5.0 from 389 reviews), 8.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Earley Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (389 reviews) | 8.3 miles south-east |
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (263 reviews) | 5.5 miles south-east |
| The Haven Dental PracticeLower Earley | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 8.9 miles south-east |
| Toothpick Dental Staff Agency LtdReading | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 6.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Checkendon 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,224 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 | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 77 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Oxfordshire | 295th 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 | Langtree School — 0.9 miles Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge — 3.1 miles Denefield School — 4.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 626 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic, Mapledurham — 5 miles Caversham Heights Dental Practice, Reading — 6 miles Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care), Calcot — 6 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 23 within 10 miles, 110 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 Checkendon
From Checkendon the nearest practice is U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, 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 23 practices, and within 20 there are 110.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care) (5.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Checkendon list clear aligners, the nearest 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 Checkendon are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, 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 Checkendon to U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic is roughly 10 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Checkendon
Oxfordshire12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Checkendon
Orthodontist in Checkendon: This page was put together for people in Checkendon who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Oxfordshire.
Facts about Checkendon
Exlade Street is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Checkendon.
Checkendon in context
Checkendon is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. 17.5% of Checkendon'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 1,224 residents in Checkendon's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. Families in Checkendon are served by secondary schools including Langtree School (0.9 miles) and Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Checkendon among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Checkendon is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 40 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local orthodontic signals in Checkendon
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Checkendon itself. The nearest we do hold are U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, about 5 miles away; Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading, about 6 miles away; and Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care) in Calcot, about 6 miles away.
More local pages to browse
Nearby location pages including Exlade Street, Collins End, Goring Heath, Stoke Row, Cray's Pond, and Ipsden can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Checkendon
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Checkendon helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Checkendon
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Checkendon
Treatment in Checkendon runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Checkendon
Patients in Checkendon have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Checkendon — Local Context
Not every practice near Checkendon offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Officially, Checkendon is categorised 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 Checkendon. Census data puts 17.5% of Checkendon's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,224 residents in the neighbourhood around Checkendon, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. Secondary-age pupils near Checkendon attend schools such as Langtree School (0.9 miles) and Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Checkendon's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Checkendon is about 40 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Checkendon itself. The closest on record are U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, about 5 miles away; Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading, about 6 miles away; and Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care) in Calcot, about 6 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Checkendon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Checkendon
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Checkendon, Oxfordshire, these local links help you keep browsing. Related nearby location pages such as Exlade Street, Collins End, Goring Heath, Stoke Row, Cray's Pond, and Ipsden can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Checkendon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Checkendon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Checkendon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Checkendon is U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, about 5.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Caversham Heights Dental Practice (5.5 miles) and Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care) (5.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Checkendon?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Checkendon, 23 practices within 10 miles and 110 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Checkendon?
The nearest practice to Checkendon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, about 5.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Park Lane Orthodontics (5.9 miles) and Medicare Clinic - Reading (5.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Checkendon, Oxfordshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Checkendon, Oxfordshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.