Orthodontic practices near Fairford
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Fairford; 8 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is Seven Fields Dental Health Centre in Broad Blunsdon, 7.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Fields Dental Health CentreBroad Blunsdon | 7.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (160 reviews) |
| Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - CheltenhamBroad Blunsdon | 7.9 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (20 reviews) |
| Specialist Orthodontic Solutions CirencesterCirencester | 8.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| CIRENCESTER ORTHODONTICSCirencester | 8.0 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cirencester Dental PracticeCirencester | 8.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (413 reviews) |
| Smiles CentreSwindon | 8.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (142 reviews) |
| Dentalcare SwindonSwindon | 8.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 2.9 (192 reviews) |
| Mayhew DentalSwindon | 10.0 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 Fairford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broad Blunsdon, 7.6 miles south; the next are Cirencester (8.0 miles west) and Swindon (8.6 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Blunsdon | 2 | 7.6 miles south |
| Cirencester | 3 | 8.0 miles west |
| Swindon | 11 | 8.6 miles south |
| Lydiard Millicent | 1 | 11.3 miles south |
| Witney | 3 | 13.5 miles east |
| Cheltenham | 10 | 17.6 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fairford
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), 10.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One Wood Street Advanced Dental Care. Implants and Specialist DentistrySwindon | 5.0 (370 reviews) | 10.9 miles south |
| Mayhew DentalSwindon | 5.0 (336 reviews) | 10.0 miles south |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 17.6 miles north-west |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 18.2 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fairford 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 3,236 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,394 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 27.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,278 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 460th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Farmor's School — 0.3 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 — 8 miles Specialist Orthodontic Solutions Cirencester, Cirencester — 8 miles Smiles Centre, Swindon — 9 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 | 8 within 10 miles, 38 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 Fairford
The nearest practice to Fairford is Seven Fields Dental Health Centre in Broad Blunsdon, 7.6 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cheltenham (7.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentalcare Swindon (8.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Fairford list clear aligners, the nearest 7.6 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 Fairford are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is CIRENCESTER ORTHODONTICS, 8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Fairford to Seven Fields Dental Health 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fairford
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Fairford, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Fairford or another part of Gloucestershire. Fairford — a small town with a population of around 3,236 — is covered on this page specifically.
Nearby location pages
Pages for Horcott, Milton End, Coln Saint Aldwyn, Whelford, Dunfield, and Quenington follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
What we know about practices near Fairford
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Fairford itself. The closest on record are Seven Fields Dental Health Centre in Broad Blunsdon, about 8 miles away; Specialist Orthodontic Solutions Cirencester, about 8 miles away; and Smiles Centre in Swindon, about 9 miles away.
Area profile for Fairford
ONS classifies Fairford as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Fairford falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 18.1% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,394 residents in the neighbourhood around Fairford, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Fairford has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Fairford are served by secondary schools including Farmor's School (0.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Fairford falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Fairford is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 39 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local context for Fairford
Fairford has a population of around 3,236, making it a small town within Gloucestershire. The nearest other location we cover is Milton End, under 1 km to the west.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Fairford
Many people in Fairford delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Fairford follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Fairford
The orthodontic landscape in Fairford offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Treatment Options in Fairford — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Fairford vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Fairford's ONS geography type is larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 18.1% of Fairford's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Fairford, 7% of the 1,394 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Fairford has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Fairford are served by secondary schools including Farmor's School (0.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Fairford among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Fairford is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 39 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Fairford. The nearest recorded are Seven Fields Dental Health Centre in Broad Blunsdon, about 8 miles away; Specialist Orthodontic Solutions Cirencester, about 8 miles away; and Smiles Centre in Swindon, about 9 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fairford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fairford
These links help widen your research beyond Fairford, Gloucestershire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Horcott, Milton End, Coln Saint Aldwyn, Whelford, Dunfield, and Quenington.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Fairford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fairford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fairford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fairford is Seven Fields Dental Health Centre in Broad Blunsdon, about 7.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cheltenham (7.9 miles) and Specialist Orthodontic Solutions Cirencester (8.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fairford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Fairford, 8 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Broad Blunsdon, 7.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fairford?
The nearest practice to Fairford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is CIRENCESTER ORTHODONTICS, about 8.0 miles to the west. Others nearby include Cirencester Dental Practice (8.1 miles) and Smiles Centre (8.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fairford, Gloucestershire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Fairford, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.