Orthodontic practices near Chitterne
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Chitterne; 32 practices within 20. The closest is Dentalcare Trowbridge, 12.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 12.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 12.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (149 reviews) |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 12.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (165 reviews) |
| Ahmed GiaziriSalisbury | 12.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Mid-Wessex OrthodonticsSalisbury | 12.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (8 reviews) |
| Salisbury Orthodontics LtdSalisbury | 12.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (210 reviews) |
| Inspire Orthodontic CentreSalisbury | 13.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| INSPIRE ORTHODONTICSSalisbury | 13.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Chitterne with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Trowbridge, 12.0 miles north-west; the next are Salisbury (12.6 miles south-east) and Frome (13.2 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge | 1 | 12.0 miles north-west |
| Salisbury | 8 | 12.6 miles south-east |
| Frome | 4 | 13.2 miles west |
| Chippenham | 6 | 17.9 miles north |
| Corsham | 1 | 17.9 miles north-west |
| Marlborough | 3 | 19.3 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Chitterne
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (5.0 from 221 reviews), 18.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 18.4 miles north |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 12.7 miles south-east |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 12.6 miles south-east |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 13.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Chitterne at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wiltshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 307 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,308 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 30 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 530th closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lavington School — 6.0 miles |
| Schools in council area | 263 schools, 74,539 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 12 miles Fisherton Dental Care, Salisbury — 13 miles Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 32 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 Chitterne
From Chitterne the nearest practice is Dentalcare Trowbridge, 12 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. 32 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (12 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (12.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Chitterne list clear aligners, the nearest 12 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 Chitterne are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dentalcare Trowbridge, 12 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Chitterne to Dentalcare Trowbridge is roughly 25 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 310 to 620 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £140 to £280 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 310 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Chitterne
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Orthodontist in Chitterne: This page was put together for people in Chitterne who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Wiltshire. Chitterne — a small village with a population of around 307 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local treatment availability around Chitterne
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Chitterne itself. The closest on record are Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 12 miles away; Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 13 miles away; and Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 13 miles away.
Local snapshot of Chitterne
Chitterne has a population of around 307, making it a small village within Wiltshire. The nearest other location we cover is Codford Saint Mary, around 5 km to the south-west.
Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including Codford Saint Mary, Fisherton de la Mere, Codford Saint Peter, Imber, Bapton, and Gore Cross can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Chitterne in context
Chitterne is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Chitterne sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Chitterne's under-16 share sits at 14.5%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,308 residents in Chitterne's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Chitterne; the nearest is about 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Chitterne are served by secondary schools including Lavington School (6.0 miles). There are 263 schools and 74,539 pupils in Chitterne's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Chitterne sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Chitterne is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 31 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Chitterne
Patients in Chitterne have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Chitterne
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Chitterne
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Chitterne helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Chitterne
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Chitterne. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Chitterne sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Chitterne's under-16 share sits at 14.5%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,308 residents in the neighbourhood around Chitterne, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Chitterne; the nearest is about 12 miles away. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Chitterne attend schools such as Lavington School (6.0 miles). Chitterne's Local Authority has 263 schools educating 74,539 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Chitterne is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Chitterne is about 31 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Chitterne. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Chitterne
These local links are here for anyone comparing Chitterne, Wiltshire against nearby alternatives. If you're still deciding, related pages for Codford Saint Mary, Fisherton de la Mere, Codford Saint Peter, Imber, Bapton, and Gore Cross may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Chitterne
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Chitterne often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chitterne?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chitterne is Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 12.0 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Fisherton Dental Care (12.6 miles) and Sarum Dental Practice (12.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chitterne?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Chitterne, 0 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Trowbridge, 12.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chitterne?
The nearest practice to Chitterne that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 12.0 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Sarum Dental Practice (12.7 miles) and Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (12.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Chitterne, Wiltshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Chitterne, Wiltshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.