Orthodontic practices near Ewelme
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ewelme; 12 practices within 10 and 95 practices within 20. The closest is Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, 7.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busby House Dental CentreDidcot | 7.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (929 reviews) |
| Ladygrove Dental PracticeDidcot | 7.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (151 reviews) |
| Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant DentistryDidcot | 7.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (730 reviews) |
| Peachcroft Dental SurgeryRadley | 9.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (220 reviews) |
| Peachcroft OrthodonticsRadley | 9.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (166 reviews) |
| UNIT 8 (PEACHCROFT ORTHODONTICS)Abingdon | 9.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| TAHA Dental ExcellenceAbingdon | 9.6 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (253 reviews) |
| Thame OrthodonticsThame | 9.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (56 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ewelme with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Didcot, 7.1 miles west; the next are Radley (9.5 miles north-west) and Abingdon (9.5 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Didcot | 3 | 7.1 miles west |
| Radley | 2 | 9.5 miles north-west |
| Abingdon | 5 | 9.5 miles north-west |
| Thame | 1 | 9.7 miles north-east |
| Oxford | 7 | 10.0 miles north-west |
| Mapledurham | 1 | 10.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ewelme
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading (5.0 from 263 reviews), 10.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (263 reviews) | 10.9 miles south |
| TAHA Dental ExcellenceAbingdon | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 9.6 miles west |
| Toothpick Dental Staff Agency LtdReading | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 12.2 miles south |
| Thame OrthodonticsThame | 5.0 (56 reviews) | 9.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ewelme at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,621 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 14.2% aged 16 to 24 and 38.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 73 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 7.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Oxfordshire | 377th closest to an orthodontic practice of 445 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Oxfordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wallingford School — 2.7 miles Icknield Community College — 3.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,507 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Busby House Dental Centre, Didcot — 7 miles UNIT 8 (PEACHCROFT ORTHODONTICS), Abingdon — 10 miles Peachcroft Dental Surgery, Radley — 10 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 | 12 within 10 miles, 95 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 Ewelme
From Ewelme the nearest practice is Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, 7.1 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 12 practices, and within 20 there are 95.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry (7.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 21 of the practices around Ewelme list clear aligners, the nearest 7.1 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 Ewelme are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, 7.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ewelme to Busby House Dental Centre 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 180 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ewelme
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Where Ewelme sits locally
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Practice signals around Ewelme
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ewelme. The nearest recorded are Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, about 7 miles away; UNIT 8 (PEACHCROFT ORTHODONTICS) in Abingdon, about 10 miles away; and Peachcroft Dental Surgery in Radley, about 10 miles away.
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The local picture in Ewelme
Officially, Ewelme is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Ewelme's under-16 share sits at 16.2%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,621 residents in the neighbourhood around Ewelme, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Ewelme; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Ewelme attend schools such as Wallingford School (2.7 miles) and Icknield Community College (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Ewelme sits among the less deprived areas of England.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Ewelme
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Ewelme
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Areas We Cover Around Ewelme
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ewelme
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ewelme often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ewelme?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ewelme is Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, about 7.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Ladygrove Dental Practice (7.1 miles) and Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry (7.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ewelme?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ewelme, 12 practices within 10 miles and 95 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Didcot, 7.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ewelme?
The nearest practice to Ewelme that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, about 7.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include Ladygrove Dental Practice (7.1 miles) and Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry (7.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ewelme, Oxfordshire?
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 Ewelme, Oxfordshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.