Orthodontic practices near Farthinghoe
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Farthinghoe; 8 practices within 10 and 36 practices within 20. The closest is Amsel and Wilkins Dental Practice in Banbury, 5.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsel and Wilkins Dental PracticeBanbury | 5.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (74 reviews) |
| Specialist Orthodontic Solutions BanburyBanbury | 5.1 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| 41 South Bar Dental Practice - BanburyBanbury | 5.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (13 reviews) |
| BANBURY ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDBanbury | 5.2 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Banbury Dental SurgeryBanbury | 5.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (276 reviews) |
| Dentibond Dental Nursing AgencyBanbury | 6.0 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
| Bloxham Dental @ BanburyBloxham | 6.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (538 reviews) |
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 8.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (296 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Farthinghoe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Banbury, 5.1 miles west; the next are Bloxham (6.9 miles west) and Upper Heyford (8.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Banbury | 6 | 5.1 miles west |
| Bloxham | 1 | 6.9 miles west |
| Upper Heyford | 1 | 8.5 miles south |
| Bicester | 4 | 10.8 miles south |
| Kidlington | 3 | 15.9 miles south |
| Milton Keynes | 9 | 17.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Farthinghoe
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic in Upper Heyford (5.0 from 296 reviews), 8.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 5.0 (296 reviews) | 8.5 miles south |
| SmileLux Specialist Orthodontic CentreMilton Keynes | 5.0 (271 reviews) | 19.1 miles east |
| Dentibond Dental Nursing AgencyBanbury | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 6.0 miles west |
| Greytown Dental Practice LtdBicester | 4.9 (1,011 reviews) | 10.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Farthinghoe at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Northamptonshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Northamptonshire 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 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,000 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 48 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Northamptonshire | 94th closest to an orthodontic practice of 203 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Northamptonshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chenderit School — 2.8 miles Magdalen College School — 3.3 miles Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form — 5.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,104 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 205 schools, 70,375 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.5% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Amsel and Wilkins Dental Practice, Banbury — 5 miles Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, Bloxham — 7 miles Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic, Upper Heyford — 8 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 | 8 within 10 miles, 36 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | South Gables Dental Practice — 3 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 Farthinghoe
From Farthinghoe the nearest practice is Amsel and Wilkins Dental Practice in Banbury, 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 36.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bloxham Dental @ Banbury (6.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 21 of the practices around Farthinghoe list clear aligners, the nearest 5.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Farthinghoe are commissioned by NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is 41 South Bar Dental Practice - Banbury, 5.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Farthinghoe to Amsel and Wilkins Dental Practice 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 7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Farthinghoe
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Orthodontist in Farthinghoe: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Farthinghoe. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in West Northamptonshire.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Thenford, Great Purston, Marston St Lawrence, Greatworth, Hinton in the Hedges, and Thorpe Mandeville.
Farthinghoe in numbers
Heading west for around 2 km brings you to Great Purston, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Farthinghoe
Farthinghoe — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 14.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Farthinghoe, 6.5% of the 2,000 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Northamptonshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Farthinghoe; the nearest is about 5 miles away. 25.5% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Farthinghoe are Chenderit School (2.8 miles) and Magdalen College School (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 205 schools and 70,375 pupils in Farthinghoe's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Farthinghoe falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
What local practice data suggests in Farthinghoe
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Farthinghoe itself. The nearest recorded are Amsel and Wilkins Dental Practice in Banbury, about 5 miles away; Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, about 7 miles away; and Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic in Upper Heyford, about 8 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Farthinghoe
The orthodontic landscape in Farthinghoe offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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 Farthinghoe
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Farthinghoe
Starting orthodontic treatment in Farthinghoe can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Farthinghoe
Farthinghoe has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — South Gables Dental Practice — is about 3 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. ONS classifies Farthinghoe as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board. Farthinghoe's under-16 share sits at 14.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Farthinghoe, 6.5% of the 2,000 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Northamptonshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Farthinghoe has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. 25.5% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Farthinghoe are served by secondary schools including Chenderit School (2.8 miles) and Magdalen College School (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Farthinghoe's Local Authority has 205 schools educating 70,375 pupils (DfE data). Farthinghoe falls in a less deprived area than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Farthinghoe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Farthinghoe
This part of the page places Farthinghoe, West Northamptonshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. For a broader comparison, pages for Thenford, Great Purston, Marston St Lawrence, Greatworth, Hinton in the Hedges, and Thorpe Mandeville follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Farthinghoe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Farthinghoe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Farthinghoe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Farthinghoe is Amsel and Wilkins Dental Practice in Banbury, about 5.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Specialist Orthodontic Solutions Banbury (5.1 miles) and 41 South Bar Dental Practice - Banbury (5.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Farthinghoe?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Farthinghoe, 8 practices within 10 miles and 36 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Banbury, 5.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Farthinghoe?
The nearest practice to Farthinghoe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is 41 South Bar Dental Practice - Banbury, about 5.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include BANBURY ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (5.2 miles) and Banbury Dental Surgery (5.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Farthinghoe, West Northamptonshire?
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 Farthinghoe, West Northamptonshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.