Orthodontic practices near Culworth
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Culworth; 7 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is Banbury Dental Surgery, 6.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Dental SurgeryBanbury | 6.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (276 reviews) |
| Amsel and Wilkins Dental PracticeBanbury | 6.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (74 reviews) |
| Specialist Orthodontic Solutions BanburyBanbury | 6.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| 41 South Bar Dental Practice - BanburyBanbury | 7.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (13 reviews) |
| BANBURY ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDBanbury | 7.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dentibond Dental Nursing AgencyBanbury | 7.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
| Bloxham Dental @ BanburyBloxham | 9.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (538 reviews) |
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 13.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (296 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Culworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Banbury, 6.5 miles south-west; the next are Bloxham (9.9 miles south-west) and Upper Heyford (13.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Banbury | 6 | 6.5 miles south-west |
| Bloxham | 1 | 9.9 miles south-west |
| Upper Heyford | 1 | 13.4 miles south |
| Bicester | 4 | 15.4 miles south |
| Northampton | 9 | 15.7 miles north-east |
| Rugby | 9 | 16.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Culworth
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic in Upper Heyford (5.0 from 296 reviews), 13.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 5.0 (296 reviews) | 13.4 miles south |
| Dentibond Dental Nursing AgencyBanbury | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 7.4 miles south-west |
| Greytown Dental Practice LtdBicester | 4.9 (1,011 reviews) | 15.5 miles south |
| Market Square DentalBicester | 4.9 (710 reviews) | 16.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Culworth at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Northamptonshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 445 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,912 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 26.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 52 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Northamptonshire | 126th closest to an orthodontic practice of 203 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Northamptonshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chenderit School — 4.0 miles |
| Schools in council area | 205 schools, 70,375 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.5% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Banbury Dental Surgery, Banbury — 6 miles Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, Bloxham — 10 miles Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic, Upper Heyford — 13 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 | 7 within 10 miles, 60 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 Culworth
The nearest practice to Culworth is Banbury Dental Surgery, 6.5 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. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bloxham Dental @ Banbury (9.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Culworth list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 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 Culworth are commissioned by NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Banbury Dental Surgery, 6.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Culworth to Banbury Dental Surgery 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 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 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 6.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Culworth
West Northamptonshire12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Culworth
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Culworth, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across West Northamptonshire and the surrounding area. Culworth — a small village with a population of around 445 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local orthodontic signals in Culworth
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Culworth itself. The nearest recorded are Banbury Dental Surgery, about 6 miles away; Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, about 10 miles away; and Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic in Upper Heyford, about 13 miles away.
More local pages to browse
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Lower Thorpe, Thorpe Mandeville, Sulgrave, Eydon, Greatworth, and Marston St Lawrence.
The local picture in Culworth
ONS classifies Culworth as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Culworth. Culworth's under-16 share sits at 16.4%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.4% of the 1,912 residents in Culworth's census neighbourhood, close to the 7% average across West Northamptonshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Culworth; the nearest is about 7 miles away. 25.5% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Culworth are served by secondary schools including Chenderit School (4.0 miles). Culworth's Local Authority area covers 205 schools and 70,375 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Culworth sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Culworth is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Culworth in numbers
With a population of roughly 445, Culworth is a small village within West Northamptonshire. Lower Thorpe is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-west of Culworth.
The Orthodontic Journey in Culworth
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Culworth helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Culworth follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Culworth Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Culworth can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Culworth
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Culworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Culworth
If Culworth, West Northamptonshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Related nearby location pages such as Lower Thorpe, Thorpe Mandeville, Sulgrave, Eydon, Greatworth, and Marston St Lawrence can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Culworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Culworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Culworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Culworth is Banbury Dental Surgery, about 6.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Amsel and Wilkins Dental Practice (6.8 miles) and Specialist Orthodontic Solutions Banbury (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Culworth?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Culworth, 7 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Banbury, 6.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Culworth?
The nearest practice to Culworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Banbury Dental Surgery, about 6.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include 41 South Bar Dental Practice - Banbury (7.0 miles) and BANBURY ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (7.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Culworth, West Northamptonshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Culworth, West Northamptonshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.