Orthodontic practices near Compton Bassett
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Compton Bassett; 12 practices within 10 and 43 practices within 20. The closest is London Road Dental Practice in Chippenham, 6.7 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Road Dental PracticeChippenham | 6.7 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (120 reviews) |
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 7.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (221 reviews) |
| The High Street Dental Practice - Chippenham (Not accepting new NHS patients)Chippenham | 7.2 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
| PerioWorld Dental Suites.Chippenham | 7.3 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (182 reviews) |
| Hathaway Medical CentreChippenham | 8.2 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 3.1 (279 reviews) |
| Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental PracticeChippenham | 8.3 miles west | – | – | – | 3.5 (153 reviews) |
| Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic ChippenhamLydiard Millicent | 8.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (299 reviews) |
| Dentalcare West SwindonSwindon | 9.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (135 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Compton Bassett with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chippenham, 6.7 miles west; the next are Lydiard Millicent (8.4 miles north-east) and Swindon (9.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chippenham | 6 | 6.7 miles west |
| Lydiard Millicent | 1 | 8.4 miles north-east |
| Swindon | 11 | 9.1 miles north-east |
| Marlborough | 3 | 9.6 miles east |
| Corsham | 1 | 10.5 miles west |
| Broad Blunsdon | 2 | 11.9 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 Compton Bassett
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is One Wood Street Advanced Dental Care. Implants and Specialist Dentistry in Swindon (5.0 from 370 reviews), 10.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One Wood Street Advanced Dental Care. Implants and Specialist DentistrySwindon | 5.0 (370 reviews) | 10.3 miles north-east |
| Mayhew DentalSwindon | 5.0 (336 reviews) | 12.2 miles north-east |
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 7.1 miles west |
| Ebenezer House Dental CareSwindon | 5.0 (56 reviews) | 10.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Compton Bassett 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,114 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 21.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 352nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsbury Green Academy — 2.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,077 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | London Road Dental Practice, Chippenham — 7 miles Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic Chippenham, Lydiard Millicent — 8 miles Dentalcare West Swindon, Swindon — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 43 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 Compton Bassett
From Compton Bassett the nearest practice is London Road Dental Practice in Chippenham, 6.7 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 12 practices, and within 20 there are 43.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (7.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentalcare West Swindon (9.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Compton Bassett list clear aligners, the nearest 6.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Compton Bassett are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Health For Life - Chippenham, 7.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Compton Bassett to London Road Dental Practice is roughly 15 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 170 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Compton Bassett
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Orthodontist in Compton Bassett: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Compton Bassett, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Wiltshire.
What local practice data suggests in Compton Bassett
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Compton Bassett. The nearest recorded are London Road Dental Practice in Chippenham, about 7 miles away; Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic Chippenham in Lydiard Millicent, about 8 miles away; and Dentalcare West Swindon, about 9 miles away.
What official data says about Compton Bassett
Compton Bassett — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 15.4% of Compton Bassett's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,114 residents in the neighbourhood around Compton Bassett, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. People in Compton Bassett usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Compton Bassett are served by secondary schools including Kingsbury Green Academy (2.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Compton Bassett's Local Authority has 263 schools educating 74,539 pupils (DfE data). Compton Bassett sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Compton Bassett is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Cherhill, Quemerford Gate, Highway, Clevancy, Hilmarton, and Theobald's Green.
Local context for Compton Bassett
Just around 2 km south, Cherhill is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Orthodontic Treatments in Compton Bassett
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Compton Bassett can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Compton Bassett
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Compton Bassett
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Compton Bassett helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Compton Bassett
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Compton Bassett. Compton Bassett is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Compton Bassett. Census figures show 15.4% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,114 residents in Compton Bassett's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. People in Compton Bassett usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Compton Bassett attend schools such as Kingsbury Green Academy (2.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 263 schools and 74,539 pupils across Compton Bassett's Local Authority. Compton Bassett sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Compton Bassett is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Compton Bassett. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Compton Bassett
If Compton Bassett, Wiltshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Nearby pages covering Cherhill, Quemerford Gate, Highway, Clevancy, Hilmarton, and Theobald's Green may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Compton Bassett
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Compton Bassett often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Compton Bassett?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Compton Bassett is London Road Dental Practice in Chippenham, about 6.7 miles to the west. The next closest are Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (7.1 miles) and The High Street Dental Practice - Chippenham (Not accepting new NHS patients) (7.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Compton Bassett?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Compton Bassett, 12 practices within 10 miles and 43 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Chippenham, 6.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Compton Bassett?
The nearest practice to Compton Bassett that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental Health For Life - Chippenham, about 7.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include The High Street Dental Practice - Chippenham (Not accepting new NHS patients) (7.2 miles) and PerioWorld Dental Suites. (7.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Compton Bassett, Wiltshire?
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 Compton Bassett, Wiltshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.