Orthodontic practices near Fonthill Bishop
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Fonthill Bishop; 13 practices within 20. The closest is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, 12.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 12.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (149 reviews) |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 12.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (165 reviews) |
| Ahmed GiaziriSalisbury | 13.0 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Mid-Wessex OrthodonticsSalisbury | 13.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.0 (8 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 13.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 13.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Salisbury Orthodontics LtdSalisbury | 13.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (210 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 13.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fonthill Bishop with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Salisbury, 12.5 miles east; the next are Frome (13.0 miles north-west) and Trowbridge (16.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 8 | 12.5 miles east |
| Frome | 4 | 13.0 miles north-west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 16.2 miles north |
| Ringwood | 1 | 21.8 miles south-east |
| Bath | 15 | 22.7 miles north-west |
| Corsham | 1 | 23.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fonthill Bishop
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Sarum Dental Practice in Salisbury (5.0 from 165 reviews), 12.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 12.8 miles east |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 12.5 miles east |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 13.0 miles east |
| Salisbury Orthodontics LtdSalisbury | 4.9 (210 reviews) | 13.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fonthill Bishop at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wiltshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,282 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 32 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 536th closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 33 miles |
| Schools in council area | 263 schools, 74,539 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Fisherton Dental Care, Salisbury — 12 miles Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 13 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 13 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 8 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 Fonthill Bishop
From Fonthill Bishop the nearest practice is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, 12.5 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. 13 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Fisherton Dental Care (12.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (13 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Fonthill Bishop list clear aligners, the nearest 12.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Fonthill Bishop are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Sarum Dental Practice in Salisbury, 12.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Fonthill Bishop to Fisherton Dental Care is roughly 30 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 320 to 650 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £145 to £290 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 320 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fonthill Bishop
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Orthodontist in Fonthill Bishop: Before booking anything in Fonthill Bishop, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Fonthill Bishop or another part of Wiltshire.
Facts about Fonthill Bishop
Just under 1 km west, Berwick St. Leonard is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Fonthill Bishop in context
Fonthill Bishop is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.5% of Fonthill Bishop's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Fonthill Bishop, 6.4% of the 2,282 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Wiltshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Fonthill Bishop usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 15% of local 5-year-olds. There are 263 schools and 74,539 pupils in Fonthill Bishop's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Fonthill Bishop sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Fonthill Bishop is about 33 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
What local practice data suggests in Fonthill Bishop
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Fonthill Bishop. The nearest recorded are Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 12 miles away; Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 13 miles away; and Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 16 miles away.
Widen your local search
Pages for Berwick St. Leonard, Fonthill Gifford, Chicklade, Hindon, Tisbury, and Chilmark follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
The Orthodontic Journey in Fonthill Bishop
Many people in Fonthill Bishop delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fonthill Bishop
There's no orthodontist on record in Fonthill Bishop itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 8 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Fonthill Bishop is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. 14.5% of Fonthill Bishop's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,282 residents in the neighbourhood around Fonthill Bishop, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. Fonthill Bishop has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 miles away. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. There are 263 schools and 74,539 pupils in Fonthill Bishop's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Fonthill Bishop sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Fonthill Bishop is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 33 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Fonthill Bishop Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Fonthill Bishop can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Fonthill Bishop 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 Fonthill Bishop. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fonthill Bishop
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Fonthill Bishop, Wiltshire. For a broader comparison, pages for Berwick St. Leonard, Fonthill Gifford, Chicklade, Hindon, Tisbury, and Chilmark follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fonthill Bishop
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fonthill Bishop often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fonthill Bishop?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fonthill Bishop is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 12.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Sarum Dental Practice (12.8 miles) and Ahmed Giaziri (13.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fonthill Bishop?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Fonthill Bishop, 0 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Salisbury, 12.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fonthill Bishop?
The nearest practice to Fonthill Bishop that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Sarum Dental Practice in Salisbury, about 12.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (13.0 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (13.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fonthill Bishop, Wiltshire?
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 Fonthill Bishop, Wiltshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.