Orthodontic practices near Edington
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Edington; 5 practices within 10 and 37 practices within 20. The closest is Dentalcare Trowbridge, 5.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 5.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 9.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 9.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 9.6 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 9.6 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Clove House Dental & Implant CentreCorsham | 11.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (454 reviews) |
| London Road Dental PracticeChippenham | 11.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (120 reviews) |
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 12.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (221 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Edington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Trowbridge, 5.1 miles north-west; the next are Frome (9.4 miles south-west) and Corsham (11.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge | 1 | 5.1 miles north-west |
| Frome | 4 | 9.4 miles south-west |
| Corsham | 1 | 11.1 miles north |
| Chippenham | 6 | 11.9 miles north |
| Bath | 15 | 12.6 miles north-west |
| Marlborough | 3 | 18.9 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Edington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (5.0 from 221 reviews), 12.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 12.3 miles north |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 13.9 miles north-west |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 14.0 miles north-west |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 13.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Edington 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 734 |
| Residents under 16 | 11.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,153 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.7% aged 16 to 24 and 18.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 40 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 252nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Matravers School — 3.8 miles The Clarendon Academy — 5.1 miles Lavington School — 5.3 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 | Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 5 miles Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 9 miles Clove House Dental & Implant Centre, Corsham — 11 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 | 5 within 10 miles, 37 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 Edington
From Edington the nearest practice is Dentalcare Trowbridge, 5.1 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 5 practices, and within 20 there are 37.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (5.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Edington list clear aligners, the nearest 5.1 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 Edington are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dentalcare Trowbridge, 5.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Edington to Dentalcare Trowbridge 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 130 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Edington
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Orthodontist in Edington: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Edington understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Wiltshire, not just Edington. Edington — a small village with a population of around 734 — is covered on this page specifically.
Where Edington sits locally
Edington is home to around 734 people, classing it as a small village within Wiltshire. The nearest other location we cover is Bratton, around 1 km to the south-west.
The local picture in Edington
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Edington sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Edington has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.9% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.2% of the 1,153 residents in Edington's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. People in Edington usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 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 Edington are Matravers School (3.8 miles) and The Clarendon Academy (5.1 miles). There are 263 schools and 74,539 pupils in Edington's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Edington among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Edington is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 24 miles away.
Nearby location pages
You can also compare treatment pages for Bratton, Keevil, Coulston, Steeple Ashton, Bulkington, and Dunge if you are weighing up more than one location.
What we know about practices near Edington
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Edington itself. The closest on record are Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 5 miles away; Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 9 miles away; and Clove House Dental & Implant Centre in Corsham, about 11 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Edington
Starting orthodontic treatment in Edington can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Edington
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Edington
What's available in Edington depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. By ONS classification, Edington falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Edington sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 11.9% of residents under 16, Edington skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,153 residents in the neighbourhood around Edington, 5.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Edington; the nearest is about 5 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Edington are Matravers School (3.8 miles) and The Clarendon Academy (5.1 miles). There are 263 schools and 74,539 pupils in Edington's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Edington's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Edington is about 24 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Edington
Patients in Edington have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Edington
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Edington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Edington
These local links are here for anyone comparing Edington, Wiltshire against nearby alternatives. This page links onward to Bratton, Keevil, Coulston, Steeple Ashton, Bulkington, and Dunge for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Edington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Edington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Edington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Edington is Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 5.1 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Southwest Dental Laboratory (9.4 miles) and Grants House Dentistry (9.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Edington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Edington, 5 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Trowbridge, 5.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Edington?
The nearest practice to Edington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 5.1 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Portway Dental Practice (9.6 miles) and Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (12.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Edington, Wiltshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Edington, Wiltshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.