Orthodontic practices near Cray's Pond
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Cray's Pond, 23 practices within 10 and 101 practices within 20. The closest is U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, 4.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic ClinicMapledurham | 4.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (103 reviews) |
| Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care)Calcot | 4.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (916 reviews) |
| Park Lane OrthodonticsCalcot | 4.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (259 reviews) |
| Medicare Clinic - ReadingReading | 5.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (1,324 reviews) |
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (263 reviews) |
| Riverside Dental CentreReading | 5.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (89 reviews) |
| Markham Associates Dental SurgeonsReading | 6.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (306 reviews) |
| Reading SmilesReading | 6.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (734 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cray's Pond with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mapledurham, 4.1 miles south-east; the next are Calcot (4.6 miles south) and Reading (5.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mapledurham | 1 | 4.1 miles south-east |
| Calcot | 2 | 4.6 miles south |
| Reading | 13 | 5.3 miles south-east |
| Didcot | 3 | 8.8 miles north-west |
| Lower Earley | 4 | 8.9 miles south-east |
| Harwell | 1 | 10.8 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cray's Pond
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), 8.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Earley Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (389 reviews) | 8.2 miles south-east |
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (263 reviews) | 5.4 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) | 6.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cray's Pond 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 | 21.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,474 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 11.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 126 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Oxfordshire | 241st closest to an orthodontic practice of 445 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 11.5% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Oxfordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Langtree School — 1.0 miles Denefield School — 3.5 miles Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge — 3.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 626 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic, Mapledurham — 4 miles Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care), Calcot — 5 miles Medicare Clinic - Reading, Reading — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 23 within 10 miles, 101 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 Cray's Pond
The nearest practice to Cray's Pond is U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, 4.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 23 practices, and within 20 there are 101.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care) (4.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (4.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Cray's Pond list clear aligners, the nearest 4.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cray's Pond are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, 4.1 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cray's Pond
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Orthodontist in Cray's Pond: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Cray's Pond. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Oxfordshire and the surrounding area.
What we know about practices near Cray's Pond
There is no orthodontist on our records in Cray's Pond itself. The nearest recorded are U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, about 4 miles away; Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care) in Calcot, about 5 miles away; and Medicare Clinic - Reading, about 5 miles away.
Area profile for Cray's Pond
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Cray's Pond sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 21.6% of Cray's Pond's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 11.5% of the 1,474 residents in Cray's Pond's census neighbourhood, above the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. Cray's Pond has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Cray's Pond are Langtree School (1.0 miles) and Denefield School (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Cray's Pond sits among the less deprived areas of England.
Local context for Cray's Pond
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Whitchurch Hill, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Whitchurch Hill, Goring Heath, Path Hill, Collins End, Exlade Street, and Checkendon.
Orthodontic Treatments in Cray's Pond
Patients in Cray's Pond 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
How to Choose in Cray's Pond
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Cray's Pond practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Cray's Pond
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Cray's Pond helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cray's Pond
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Cray's Pond. ONS classifies Cray's Pond 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 Cray's Pond. Census data puts 21.6% of Cray's Pond's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Cray's Pond, 11.5% of the 1,474 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Cray's Pond has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Cray's Pond are Langtree School (1.0 miles) and Denefield School (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Cray's Pond's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cray's Pond. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cray's Pond
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Cray's Pond, Oxfordshire, these local links help you keep browsing. You can keep exploring with related pages for Whitchurch Hill, Goring Heath, Path Hill, Collins End, Exlade Street, and Checkendon.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cray's Pond
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cray's Pond often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cray's Pond?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cray's Pond is U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, about 4.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care) (4.6 miles) and Park Lane Orthodontics (4.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cray's Pond?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Cray's Pond, 23 practices within 10 miles and 101 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cray's Pond?
The nearest practice to Cray's Pond that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, about 4.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Park Lane Orthodontics (4.7 miles) and Medicare Clinic - Reading (5.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cray's Pond, Oxfordshire?
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 Cray's Pond, Oxfordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.