Orthodontic practices near Exlade Street
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Exlade Street, 23 practices within 10 and 113 practices within 20. The closest is U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, 4.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic ClinicMapledurham | 4.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (103 reviews) |
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 4.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (263 reviews) |
| Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care)Calcot | 5.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (916 reviews) |
| Park Lane OrthodonticsCalcot | 5.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (259 reviews) |
| Medicare Clinic - ReadingReading | 5.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (1,324 reviews) |
| Riverside Dental CentreReading | 5.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (89 reviews) |
| Markham Associates Dental SurgeonsReading | 5.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (306 reviews) |
| Reading SmilesReading | 6.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (734 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Exlade Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mapledurham, 4.3 miles south; the next are Reading (4.9 miles south-east) and Calcot (5.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mapledurham | 1 | 4.3 miles south |
| Reading | 13 | 4.9 miles south-east |
| Calcot | 2 | 5.0 miles south |
| Lower Earley | 4 | 8.4 miles south-east |
| Didcot | 3 | 9.5 miles north-west |
| Harwell | 1 | 11.8 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Exlade Street
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Earley Dental Practice in Reading (5.0 from 389 reviews), 7.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Earley Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (389 reviews) | 7.8 miles south-east |
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (263 reviews) | 4.9 miles south-east |
| The Haven Dental PracticeLower Earley | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 8.4 miles south-east |
| Toothpick Dental Staff Agency LtdReading | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 6.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Exlade Street 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,224 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 77 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Oxfordshire | 252nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 445 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Oxfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 40 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Langtree School — 0.8 miles Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge — 2.8 miles Denefield School — 4.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,000 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic, Mapledurham — 4 miles Caversham Heights Dental Practice, Reading — 5 miles Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care), Calcot — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 23 within 10 miles, 113 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 Exlade Street
The nearest practice to Exlade Street is U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, 4.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 23 practices, and within 20 there are 113.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care) (5 miles) mentions a free consultation; U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (4.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Exlade Street list clear aligners, the nearest 4.3 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 Exlade Street are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, 4.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 40 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Exlade Street
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Orthodontist in Exlade Street: People weighing up braces or aligners in Exlade Street can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Oxfordshire.
Exlade Street in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Exlade Street sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.5% of Exlade Street's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 1,224 residents in Exlade Street's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. Families in Exlade Street are served by secondary schools including Langtree School (0.8 miles) and Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Exlade Street's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Exlade Street is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 40 miles away.
A quick look at Exlade Street
Checkendon is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Exlade Street.
What local practice data suggests in Exlade Street
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Exlade Street. The nearest recorded are U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, about 4 miles away; Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading, about 5 miles away; and Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care) in Calcot, about 5 miles away.
Widen your local search
For a broader view, related location pages cover Checkendon, Collins End, Goring Heath, Nuney Green, Cray's Pond, and Path Hill as well as this one.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Exlade Street
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Exlade Street helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Exlade Street
- 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?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Exlade Street follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Exlade Street
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Exlade Street has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Exlade Street 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 Exlade Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Exlade Street
If Exlade Street, Oxfordshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Checkendon, Collins End, Goring Heath, Nuney Green, Cray's Pond, and Path Hill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Exlade Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Exlade Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Exlade Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Exlade Street is U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, about 4.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Caversham Heights Dental Practice (4.9 miles) and Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care) (5.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Exlade Street?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Exlade Street, 23 practices within 10 miles and 113 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Exlade Street?
The nearest practice to Exlade Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, about 4.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Park Lane Orthodontics (5.2 miles) and Medicare Clinic - Reading (5.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Exlade Street, 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 Exlade Street, Oxfordshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.