Orthodontic practices near Ducklington
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Ducklington, 13 practices within 10 and 47 practices within 20. The closest is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, 1.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercross Dental PracticeWitney | 1.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (185 reviews) |
| Witney Brace PlaceWitney | 1.0 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (24 reviews) |
| High Street Dental PracticeWitney | 1.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| Clinic 95 Ltd: Dentist in OxfordOxford | 7.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (77 reviews) |
| Smile With UsKidlington | 8.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (101 reviews) |
| Ridentes Dental PracticeKidlington | 8.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (182 reviews) |
| The White Bridge Dental ClinicKidlington | 9.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (404 reviews) |
| Lars Christensen OrthodonticsOxford | 9.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (20 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ducklington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Witney, 1.0 miles north; the next are Oxford (7.8 miles east) and Kidlington (8.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Witney | 3 | 1.0 miles north |
| Oxford | 11 | 7.8 miles east |
| Kidlington | 3 | 8.9 miles north-east |
| Abingdon | 5 | 10.8 miles south-east |
| Radley | 2 | 10.9 miles south-east |
| Marston | 1 | 11.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ducklington
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), 14.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 5.0 (296 reviews) | 14.6 miles north-east |
| TAHA Dental ExcellenceAbingdon | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 11.0 miles south-east |
| Your New Smile HarwellHarwell | 5.0 (40 reviews) | 14.9 miles south-east |
| Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant DentistryDidcot | 4.9 (730 reviews) | 15.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ducklington at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 1,608 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,421 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 28.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 116 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.1% 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 | 42nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 445 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Oxfordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Henry Box School — 0.8 miles Wood Green School — 1.6 miles Bartholomew School — 4.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,362 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Buttercross Dental Practice, Witney — 1 miles Clinic 95 Ltd: Dentist in Oxford, Oxford — 8 miles Smile With Us, Kidlington — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 13 within 10 miles, 47 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 Ducklington
Ducklington is 1 miles from Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 13 practices, and within 20 there are 47.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clinic 95 Ltd: Dentist in Oxford (7.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Accessible Orthodontics (9.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Ducklington list clear aligners, the nearest 1 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 Ducklington are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, 1 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ducklington
Oxfordshire12 nearby locationsOrthodontic services in Ducklington
Orthodontist in Ducklington: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Ducklington keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Ducklington or another part of Oxfordshire. Ducklington — a small village with a population of around 1,608 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local snapshot of Ducklington
Around 1,608 people live in Ducklington, which is a small village within Oxfordshire. The nearest other location we cover is Cogges, around 1 km to the north-east.
The local picture in Ducklington
ONS classifies Ducklington as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Ducklington. Census data puts 16.9% of Ducklington's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Ducklington, 7.2% of the 2,421 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Ducklington has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Ducklington are The Henry Box School (0.8 miles) and Wood Green School (1.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Ducklington's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
What local practice data suggests in Ducklington
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ducklington itself. The nearest we do hold are Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, about a mile away; Clinic 95 Ltd: Dentist in Oxford, about 8 miles away; and Smile With Us in Kidlington, about 9 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Cogges, Witney, High Cogges, Poffley End, Yelford, and Curbridge.
The Orthodontic Journey in Ducklington
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ducklington can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Ducklington
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ducklington
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Ducklington — comparing a couple is worthwhile. By ONS classification, Ducklington falls under urban: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Ducklington falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Ducklington's under-16 share sits at 16.9%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 2,421 residents in Ducklington's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. Ducklington has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Ducklington are The Henry Box School (0.8 miles) and Wood Green School (1.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Ducklington'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.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ducklington
Patients in Ducklington have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Ducklington 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 Ducklington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ducklington
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Ducklington, Oxfordshire alone. If you're still deciding, related pages for Cogges, Witney, High Cogges, Poffley End, Yelford, and Curbridge may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Ducklington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ducklington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ducklington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ducklington is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, about 1.0 miles to the north. The next closest are Witney Brace Place (1.0 miles) and High Street Dental Practice (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ducklington?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Ducklington, 13 practices within 10 miles and 47 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ducklington?
The nearest practice to Ducklington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, about 1.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include Clinic 95 Ltd: Dentist in Oxford (7.8 miles) and Ridentes Dental Practice (8.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ducklington, Oxfordshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ducklington, Oxfordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.