Orthodontic practices near Faringdon
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Faringdon; 6 practices within 10 and 49 practices within 20. The closest is Mayhew Dental in Swindon, 9.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayhew DentalSwindon | 9.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (336 reviews) |
| Seven Fields Dental Health CentreBroad Blunsdon | 9.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (160 reviews) |
| Smiles CentreSwindon | 9.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (142 reviews) |
| Buttercross Dental PracticeWitney | 9.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (185 reviews) |
| Witney Brace PlaceWitney | 9.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (24 reviews) |
| High Street Dental PracticeWitney | 10.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| Park South Dental SurgerySwindon | 10.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.3 (59 reviews) |
| Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - CheltenhamBroad Blunsdon | 10.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (20 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Faringdon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swindon, 9.0 miles south-west; the next are Broad Blunsdon (9.2 miles south-west) and Witney (9.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Swindon | 11 | 9.0 miles south-west |
| Broad Blunsdon | 2 | 9.2 miles south-west |
| Witney | 3 | 9.6 miles north-east |
| Abingdon | 5 | 13.0 miles east |
| Lydiard Millicent | 1 | 13.1 miles south-west |
| Harwell | 1 | 13.1 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Faringdon
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-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One Wood Street Advanced Dental Care. Implants and Specialist DentistrySwindon | 5.0 (370 reviews) | 10.9 miles south-west |
| Mayhew DentalSwindon | 5.0 (336 reviews) | 9.0 miles south-west |
| TAHA Dental ExcellenceAbingdon | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 13.3 miles east |
| Ebenezer House Dental CareSwindon | 5.0 (56 reviews) | 10.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Faringdon at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Vale of White Horse |
| 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 7,121 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,553 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 34.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 21.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 149 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Oxfordshire | 429th closest to an orthodontic practice of 445 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Oxfordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Faringdon Community College — 0.9 miles Highworth Warneford School — 5.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,382 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mayhew Dental, Swindon — 9 miles Seven Fields Dental Health Centre, Broad Blunsdon — 9 miles Buttercross Dental Practice, Witney — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 49 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 Faringdon
The nearest practice to Faringdon is Mayhew Dental in Swindon, 9 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 49.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Mayhew Dental (9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentalcare Swindon (10.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Faringdon list clear aligners, the nearest 9 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 Faringdon are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smiles Centre in Swindon, 9.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Faringdon to Mayhew Dental is roughly 20 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 230 to 470 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £210 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 21.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Faringdon
Oxfordshire12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Faringdon
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Faringdon, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Oxfordshire. Faringdon — a small town with a population of around 7,121 — is covered on this page specifically.
Widen your local search
Nearby location pages including Radcot, Coxwell, Fernham, Eaton Hastings, Littleworth, and Longcot can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
About Faringdon
Faringdon is home to around 7,121 people, classing it as a small town within Oxfordshire. Littleworth is the closest neighbouring location page, around 3 km east of Faringdon.
Practice signals around Faringdon
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Faringdon. The closest on record are Mayhew Dental in Swindon, about 9 miles away; Seven Fields Dental Health Centre in Broad Blunsdon, about 9 miles away; and Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, about 10 miles away.
The local picture in Faringdon
Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Faringdon sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Faringdon's under-16 share, 13.7%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.9% of the 1,553 residents in Faringdon's census neighbourhood, below the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. People in Faringdon usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Faringdon are Faringdon Community College (0.9 miles) and Highworth Warneford School (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Faringdon is roughly mid-table for England.
All Orthodontic Options in Faringdon Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Faringdon offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
How to Choose in Faringdon
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Faringdon practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Faringdon
Starting orthodontic treatment in Faringdon can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Faringdon
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Faringdon — comparing a couple is worthwhile. By ONS classification, Faringdon falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Faringdon falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, Faringdon skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,553 residents in the neighbourhood around Faringdon, 4.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. People in Faringdon usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. Families in Faringdon are served by secondary schools including Faringdon Community College (0.9 miles) and Highworth Warneford School (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Faringdon's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Faringdon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Faringdon
If Faringdon, Oxfordshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Nearby pages covering Radcot, Coxwell, Fernham, Eaton Hastings, Littleworth, and Longcot may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Faringdon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Faringdon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Faringdon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Faringdon is Mayhew Dental in Swindon, about 9.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Seven Fields Dental Health Centre (9.2 miles) and Smiles Centre (9.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Faringdon?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Faringdon, 6 practices within 10 miles and 49 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Swindon, 9.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Faringdon?
The nearest practice to Faringdon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smiles Centre in Swindon, about 9.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Buttercross Dental Practice (9.6 miles) and Park South Dental Surgery (10.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Faringdon, Oxfordshire?
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 Faringdon, Oxfordshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.