Orthodontic practices near Clapton
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Clapton; 29 practices within 20. The closest is Cirencester Dental Practice, 12.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cirencester Dental PracticeCirencester | 12.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (413 reviews) |
| Specialist Orthodontic Solutions CirencesterCirencester | 12.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| CIRENCESTER ORTHODONTICSCirencester | 12.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 12.6 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (201 reviews) |
| Buttercross Dental PracticeWitney | 12.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (185 reviews) |
| High Street Dental PracticeWitney | 13.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| Witney Brace PlaceWitney | 13.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (24 reviews) |
| Pittville Lawn Dental & Implant ClinicCheltenham | 13.3 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (194 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Clapton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cirencester, 12.5 miles south-west; the next are Cheltenham (12.6 miles west) and Witney (12.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cirencester | 3 | 12.5 miles south-west |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 12.6 miles west |
| Witney | 3 | 12.9 miles east |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 14.6 miles north-west |
| Broad Blunsdon | 2 | 17.3 miles south |
| Swindon | 3 | 18.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Clapton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Mayhew Dental in Swindon (5.0 from 336 reviews), 19.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayhew DentalSwindon | 5.0 (336 reviews) | 19.6 miles south |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 12.6 miles west |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 13.5 miles west |
| Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - CheltenhamBroad Blunsdon | 5.0 (20 reviews) | 17.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Clapton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Cotswold |
| NHS dental services | NHS Gloucestershire 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 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,733 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 17 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 599th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Cotswold Academy — 2.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,564 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cirencester Dental Practice, Cirencester — 12 miles Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, Cheltenham — 13 miles Buttercross Dental Practice, Witney — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 29 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 Clapton
The nearest practice to Clapton is Cirencester Dental Practice, 12.5 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 29 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve (14.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentalcare Swindon (18.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Clapton list clear aligners, the nearest 12.5 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 Clapton are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Cirencester Dental Practice, 12.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Clapton to Cirencester Dental Practice is roughly 30 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 320 to 650 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £145 to £290 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 320 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Clapton
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Orthodontist in Clapton: This page was put together for people in Clapton who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Gloucestershire and the surrounding area.
Local treatment availability around Clapton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Clapton itself. The nearest we do hold are Cirencester Dental Practice, about 12 miles away; Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, about 13 miles away; and Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, about 13 miles away.
What official data says about Clapton
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Clapton sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Clapton's under-16 share sits at 14.4%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.4% of the 1,733 residents in Clapton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Clapton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 miles away. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Clapton are The Cotswold Academy (2.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Clapton's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Where Clapton sits locally
Farmington is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south-west of Clapton.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Farmington, Bourton on the Water, Cold Aston, Lower Slaughter, Little Rissington, and Windrush may also help.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Clapton
Orthodontic treatment in Clapton is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Clapton
Orthodontic practices in and around Clapton vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. ONS classifies Clapton as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Clapton falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.4% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,733 residents in the neighbourhood around Clapton, 5.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Clapton; the nearest is about 13 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Clapton are served by secondary schools including The Cotswold Academy (2.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Clapton sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Clapton
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Clapton has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Clapton — Local Context
What's available in Clapton depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Clapton's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Clapton falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.4% of Clapton's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.4% of the 1,733 residents in Clapton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. People in Clapton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Clapton attend schools such as The Cotswold Academy (2.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Clapton is roughly mid-table for England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Clapton. The nearest we do hold are Cirencester Dental Practice, about 12 miles away; Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, about 13 miles away; and Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, about 13 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Clapton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Clapton
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Clapton, Gloucestershire. This page links onward to Farmington, Bourton on the Water, Cold Aston, Lower Slaughter, Little Rissington, and Windrush for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Clapton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Clapton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clapton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clapton is Cirencester Dental Practice, about 12.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Specialist Orthodontic Solutions Cirencester (12.5 miles) and CIRENCESTER ORTHODONTICS (12.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clapton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Clapton, 0 practices within 10 miles and 29 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cirencester, 12.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clapton?
The nearest practice to Clapton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Cirencester Dental Practice, about 12.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include CIRENCESTER ORTHODONTICS (12.5 miles) and Buttercross Dental Practice (12.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Clapton, Gloucestershire?
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 Clapton, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.