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Orthodontic practices near Colthrop

On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Colthrop, 12 practices within 10 and 66 practices within 20. The closest is Mr M Yeung - The Orthodontic Centre in Newbury, 3.2 miles west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Mr M Yeung - The Orthodontic CentreNewbury3.2 miles west––––
Newbury Orthodontic CentreNewbury3.2 miles west✓✓✓4.9 (170 reviews)
THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRENewbury3.2 miles west✓–––
20/20 Dental PracticeNewbury3.5 miles west✓–✓4.9 (225 reviews)
Newbury Smile StudioNewbury3.5 miles west–––5.0 (57 reviews)
John Davies Dental LaboratoryNewbury3.5 miles west–––5.0 (3 reviews)
The Briars Dental CentreNewbury3.6 miles west––✓4.9 (276 reviews)
Westbrook House Dental & Implant CentreNewbury3.7 miles west–––5.0 (17 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Colthrop with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newbury, 3.2 miles west; the next are Calcot (9.2 miles north-east) and Monk Sherborne (9.7 miles south-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Newbury93.2 miles west
Calcot29.2 miles north-east
Monk Sherborne19.7 miles south-east
Mapledurham110.2 miles north-east
Old Basing110.9 miles south-east
Reading1010.9 miles east

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Colthrop

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), 10.9 miles south-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Guinea Court Dental SurgeryOld Basing5.0 (410 reviews)10.9 miles south-east
Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading5.0 (263 reviews)12.3 miles north-east
Toothpick Dental Staff Agency LtdReading5.0 (75 reviews)12.4 miles east
Newbury Smile StudioNewbury5.0 (57 reviews)3.5 miles west

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

Colthrop 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)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1617.3% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,770 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 28.5% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car10.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre4,088 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health14% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England
Access within West Berkshire40th closest to an orthodontic practice of 129 places in the county (the county median is 4.5 miles)
Nearest practice compared3.2 miles away, closer than 55% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.9% here, against 8.3% across neighbourhoods in West Berkshire
Nearest secondary schoolsKennet School — 0.4 miles
Trinity School — 3.4 miles
The Hurst School — 4.1 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles1 school, about 1,824 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area98 schools, 29,723 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesMr M Yeung - The Orthodontic Centre, Newbury — 3 miles
Park Lane Orthodontics, Calcot — 9 miles
Hampshire Dental Care, Monk Sherborne — 10 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles12 within 10 miles, 66 within 20 miles
Postcode districtsRG19

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 Colthrop

Colthrop is 3.2 miles from Mr M Yeung - The Orthodontic Centre in Newbury, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 66.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care) (9.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (10.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Colthrop list clear aligners, the nearest 3.2 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 Colthrop are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Newbury Orthodontic Centre, 3.2 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Colthrop

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Find orthodontic treatment in Colthrop

Orthodontist in Colthrop: People weighing up braces or aligners in Colthrop can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It connects local orthodontic research in Colthrop with the wider West Berkshire area.

Area profile for Colthrop

Colthrop — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 17.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Colthrop, 6.9% of the 1,770 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 8.3% average across West Berkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Colthrop has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Colthrop attend schools such as Kennet School (0.4 miles) and Trinity School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Colthrop's Local Authority area covers 98 schools and 29,723 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Colthrop among England's less deprived areas.

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Practice signals around Colthrop

There is no orthodontist on our records in Colthrop itself. The closest on record are Mr M Yeung - The Orthodontic Centre in Newbury, about 3 miles away; Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, about 9 miles away; and Hampshire Dental Care in Monk Sherborne, about 10 miles away.

About Colthrop

Heading west for around 1 km brings you to Thatcham, the closest linked location.

Orthodontic Treatments in Colthrop

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Colthrop can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.

Treatment Options in Colthrop — Local Context

How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Colthrop. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Colthrop sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.3% of Colthrop's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,770 residents in Colthrop's census neighbourhood, below the 8.3% average across West Berkshire. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Colthrop is better served than 72% of towns in England. Families in Colthrop are served by secondary schools including Kennet School (0.4 miles) and Trinity School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Colthrop's Local Authority has 98 schools educating 29,723 pupils (DfE data). Colthrop's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Colthrop. The nearest we do hold are Mr M Yeung - The Orthodontic Centre in Newbury, about 3 miles away; Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, about 9 miles away; and Hampshire Dental Care in Monk Sherborne, about 10 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.

The Orthodontic Journey in Colthrop

Many people in Colthrop delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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 Colthrop

Practices serving Colthrop differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Colthrop's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Colthrop falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Colthrop's under-16 share sits at 17.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,770 residents in Colthrop's census neighbourhood, below the 8.3% average across West Berkshire. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Colthrop is better served than 72% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Colthrop attend schools such as Kennet School (0.4 miles) and Trinity School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 98 schools and 29,723 pupils in Colthrop's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Colthrop falls in a less deprived area than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Colthrop

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Colthrop?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Colthrop is Mr M Yeung - The Orthodontic Centre in Newbury, about 3.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Newbury Orthodontic Centre (3.2 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (3.2 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Colthrop?

Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Colthrop, 12 practices within 10 miles and 66 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Colthrop?

The nearest practice to Colthrop that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Newbury Orthodontic Centre, about 3.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (3.2 miles) and 20/20 Dental Practice (3.5 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Colthrop, West Berkshire?

A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Colthrop, 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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TitleColthrop, West Berkshire Teeth Straightening
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Published1 June 2022
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