Orthodontic practices near Crooked Soley
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Crooked Soley; 3 practices within 10 and 39 practices within 20. The closest is The Savernake Dental Practice in Marlborough, 7.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Savernake Dental PracticeMarlborough | 7.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (683 reviews) |
| Marlborough Dental StudioMarlborough | 8.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
| Dentalcare Marlborough and OrthodonticsMarlborough | 8.2 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (198 reviews) |
| Oaktree Dental Practice NewburyNewbury | 10.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (142 reviews) |
| Westbrook House Dental & Implant CentreNewbury | 10.2 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (17 reviews) |
| 20/20 Dental PracticeNewbury | 10.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (225 reviews) |
| Newbury Smile StudioNewbury | 10.4 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (57 reviews) |
| John Davies Dental LaboratoryNewbury | 10.5 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crooked Soley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Marlborough, 7.8 miles west; the next are Newbury (10.1 miles east) and Swindon (11.1 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Marlborough | 3 | 7.8 miles west |
| Newbury | 9 | 10.1 miles east |
| Swindon | 11 | 11.1 miles north-west |
| Harwell | 1 | 13.7 miles north-east |
| Lydiard Millicent | 1 | 14.3 miles north-west |
| Broad Blunsdon | 2 | 14.4 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 Crooked Soley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is New Street Dental Care in Andover (5.0 from 635 reviews), 16.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Street Dental CareAndover | 5.0 (635 reviews) | 16.7 miles south |
| One Wood Street Advanced Dental Care. Implants and Specialist DentistrySwindon | 5.0 (370 reviews) | 12.0 miles north-west |
| Mayhew DentalSwindon | 5.0 (336 reviews) | 11.4 miles north-west |
| Newbury Smile StudioNewbury | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 10.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crooked Soley 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,845 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 26.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 28 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 406th closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | John O'Gaunt School — 3.4 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 | The Savernake Dental Practice, Marlborough — 8 miles Oaktree Dental Practice Newbury, Newbury — 10 miles Park South Dental Surgery, Swindon — 11 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 | 3 within 10 miles, 39 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 Crooked Soley
The nearest practice to Crooked Soley is The Savernake Dental Practice in Marlborough, 7.8 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. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 39.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Marlborough and Orthodontics (8.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentalcare West Swindon (14.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Crooked Soley list clear aligners, the nearest 8.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Crooked Soley are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dentalcare Marlborough and Orthodontics, 8.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Crooked Soley to The Savernake 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 200 to 410 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crooked Soley
Wiltshire12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Crooked Soley
Orthodontist in Crooked Soley: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Crooked Soley often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Wiltshire.
Area profile for Crooked Soley
Crooked Soley's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Crooked Soley falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Crooked Soley's under-16 share sits at 15.8%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Crooked Soley, 6.9% of the 1,845 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Wiltshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Crooked Soley has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Crooked Soley are served by secondary schools including John O'Gaunt School (3.4 miles). DfE figures put 263 schools and 74,539 pupils across Crooked Soley's Local Authority. Crooked Soley falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
Widen your local search
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Straight Soley, Chilton Foliat, Lambourn Woodlands, Woodlands St Mary, Whittonditch, and Hungerford.
Crooked Soley in numbers
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Straight Soley, the closest linked location.
What we know about practices near Crooked Soley
There is no orthodontist on our records in Crooked Soley itself. The nearest we do hold are The Savernake Dental Practice in Marlborough, about 8 miles away; Oaktree Dental Practice Newbury, about 10 miles away; and Park South Dental Surgery in Swindon, about 11 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Crooked Soley
Starting orthodontic treatment in Crooked Soley can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Crooked Soley
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Crooked Soley
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Crooked Soley. Crooked Soley is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Crooked Soley's under-16 share sits at 15.8%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,845 residents in Crooked Soley's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. Crooked Soley has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Crooked Soley are John O'Gaunt School (3.4 miles). Crooked Soley's Local Authority has 263 schools educating 74,539 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Crooked Soley among England's less deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Crooked Soley
The orthodontic landscape in Crooked Soley offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Crooked Soley offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crooked Soley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crooked Soley
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Crooked Soley, Wiltshire with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Straight Soley, Chilton Foliat, Lambourn Woodlands, Woodlands St Mary, Whittonditch, and Hungerford can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Crooked Soley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crooked Soley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crooked Soley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crooked Soley is The Savernake Dental Practice in Marlborough, about 7.8 miles to the west. The next closest are Marlborough Dental Studio (8.1 miles) and Dentalcare Marlborough and Orthodontics (8.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crooked Soley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Crooked Soley, 3 practices within 10 miles and 39 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Marlborough, 7.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crooked Soley?
The nearest practice to Crooked Soley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dentalcare Marlborough and Orthodontics, about 8.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include 20/20 Dental Practice (10.4 miles) and Newbury Orthodontic Centre (10.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crooked Soley, Wiltshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Crooked Soley, Wiltshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.