Orthodontic practices near Dunfield
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Dunfield; 17 practices within 10 and 40 practices within 20. The closest is Seven Fields Dental Health Centre in Broad Blunsdon, 5.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Fields Dental Health CentreBroad Blunsdon | 5.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (160 reviews) |
| Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - CheltenhamBroad Blunsdon | 5.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (20 reviews) |
| Smiles CentreSwindon | 6.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (142 reviews) |
| Dentalcare SwindonSwindon | 6.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 2.9 (192 reviews) |
| Specialist Orthodontic Solutions CirencesterCirencester | 7.9 miles west | – | – | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| CIRENCESTER ORTHODONTICSCirencester | 7.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cirencester Dental PracticeCirencester | 8.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (413 reviews) |
| Mayhew DentalSwindon | 8.1 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (336 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dunfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broad Blunsdon, 5.5 miles south; the next are Swindon (6.6 miles south) and Cirencester (7.9 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Blunsdon | 2 | 5.5 miles south |
| Swindon | 11 | 6.6 miles south |
| Cirencester | 3 | 7.9 miles west |
| Lydiard Millicent | 1 | 9.2 miles south |
| Witney | 3 | 14.8 miles north-east |
| Marlborough | 3 | 18.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dunfield
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), 8.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One Wood Street Advanced Dental Care. Implants and Specialist DentistrySwindon | 5.0 (370 reviews) | 8.8 miles south |
| Mayhew DentalSwindon | 5.0 (336 reviews) | 8.1 miles south |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 19.0 miles north-west |
| Ebenezer House Dental CareSwindon | 5.0 (56 reviews) | 8.6 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dunfield at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Cotswold |
| NHS dental services | NHS Gloucestershire 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 | 16.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,187 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 26.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 69 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 352nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Farmor's School — 2.4 miles Great Western Academy — 4.9 miles Highworth Warneford School — 5.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,067 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Seven Fields Dental Health Centre, Broad Blunsdon — 6 miles Smiles Centre, Swindon — 7 miles Specialist Orthodontic Solutions Cirencester, Cirencester — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 40 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 Dunfield
From Dunfield the nearest practice is Seven Fields Dental Health Centre in Broad Blunsdon, 5.5 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 17 practices, and within 20 there are 40.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cheltenham (5.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentalcare Swindon (6.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Dunfield list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 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 Dunfield are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smiles Centre in Swindon, 6.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Dunfield to Seven Fields Dental Health Centre is roughly 10 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 140 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dunfield
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Orthodontist in Dunfield: Before booking anything in Dunfield, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Gloucestershire, not just Dunfield.
What official data says about Dunfield
Dunfield — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Dunfield's under-16 share sits at 16.5%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,187 residents in Dunfield's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Dunfield; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Dunfield are served by secondary schools including Farmor's School (2.4 miles) and Great Western Academy (4.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Dunfield among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Dunfield is about 38 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Castle Eaton, Horcott, Kempsford, Milton End, Fairford, and Marston Meysey.
Facts about Dunfield
Heading south-east for around 2 km brings you to Kempsford, the closest linked location.
Practice signals around Dunfield
There is no orthodontist on our records in Dunfield itself. The nearest we do hold are Seven Fields Dental Health Centre in Broad Blunsdon, about 6 miles away; Smiles Centre in Swindon, about 7 miles away; and Specialist Orthodontic Solutions Cirencester, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Dunfield
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Dunfield can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Dunfield
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Dunfield
Many people in Dunfield delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Dunfield
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Dunfield — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Dunfield's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Dunfield falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.5% of Dunfield's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,187 residents in the neighbourhood around Dunfield, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Dunfield; the nearest is about 6 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Dunfield are Farmor's School (2.4 miles) and Great Western Academy (4.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Dunfield sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Dunfield is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dunfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dunfield
This part of the page places Dunfield, Gloucestershire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Castle Eaton, Horcott, Kempsford, Milton End, Fairford, and Marston Meysey.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Dunfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dunfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dunfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dunfield is Seven Fields Dental Health Centre in Broad Blunsdon, about 5.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cheltenham (5.7 miles) and Smiles Centre (6.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dunfield?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Dunfield, 17 practices within 10 miles and 40 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Broad Blunsdon, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dunfield?
The nearest practice to Dunfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smiles Centre in Swindon, about 6.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Dentalcare Swindon (6.7 miles) and CIRENCESTER ORTHODONTICS (7.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dunfield, Gloucestershire?
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 Dunfield, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.