Orthodontic practices near Fonthill Gifford
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Fonthill Gifford; 13 practices within 20. The closest is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 12.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 12.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 13.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 13.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (149 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 13.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 13.4 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 13.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (165 reviews) |
| Mid-Wessex OrthodonticsSalisbury | 13.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.0 (8 reviews) |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 13.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fonthill Gifford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 12.8 miles north-west; the next are Salisbury (13.3 miles east) and Trowbridge (16.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 12.8 miles north-west |
| Salisbury | 8 | 13.3 miles east |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 16.6 miles north |
| Ringwood | 1 | 21.8 miles south-east |
| Bath | 13 | 22.9 miles north-west |
| Broadstone | 2 | 24.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fonthill Gifford
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), 13.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 13.6 miles east |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 13.3 miles east |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 13.7 miles east |
| Salisbury Orthodontics LtdSalisbury | 4.9 (210 reviews) | 13.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fonthill Gifford 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 | 13.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,140 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.1% aged 16 to 24 and 19.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 34 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 | 540th closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% 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 | Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 13 miles Fisherton Dental Care, Salisbury — 13 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 17 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 — 7 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 Gifford
From Fonthill Gifford the nearest practice is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 12.8 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 (13.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (13.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Fonthill Gifford list clear aligners, the nearest 13.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Fonthill Gifford are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 13 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 Gifford to Southwest Dental Laboratory 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 330 to 670 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £150 to £300 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 330 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fonthill Gifford
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Orthodontist in Fonthill Gifford: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Fonthill Gifford. It connects local orthodontic research in Fonthill Gifford with the wider Wiltshire area.
Local orthodontic signals in Fonthill Gifford
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Fonthill Gifford itself. The closest on record are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 13 miles away; Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 13 miles away; and Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 17 miles away.
Continue your local research
You can continue browsing related location pages including Berwick St. Leonard, Hindon, Fonthill Bishop, Chicklade, Hatch, and Wardour if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
What official data says about Fonthill Gifford
Fonthill Gifford 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. With just 13.8% of residents under 16, Fonthill Gifford skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 2,140 residents in the neighbourhood around Fonthill Gifford, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. People in Fonthill Gifford usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 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 Gifford's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Fonthill Gifford 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 Gifford is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 33 miles away.
About Fonthill Gifford
The nearest other location we cover is Berwick St. Leonard, around 1 km to the north-east.
All Orthodontic Options in Fonthill Gifford Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Fonthill Gifford offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
How to Choose in Fonthill Gifford
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 Fonthill Gifford practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Fonthill Gifford
Many people in Fonthill Gifford delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fonthill Gifford
No orthodontic practice covers Fonthill Gifford directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 7 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Fonthill Gifford 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. Fonthill Gifford has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.8% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Fonthill Gifford, 5.1% of the 2,140 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Fonthill Gifford 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. DfE figures put 263 schools and 74,539 pupils across Fonthill Gifford's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Fonthill Gifford is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Fonthill Gifford is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 33 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fonthill Gifford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fonthill Gifford
These links help widen your research beyond Fonthill Gifford, Wiltshire if you're open to travelling a little further. Other local pages worth browsing include Berwick St. Leonard, Hindon, Fonthill Bishop, Chicklade, Hatch, and Wardour.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fonthill Gifford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fonthill Gifford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fonthill Gifford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fonthill Gifford is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 12.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Portway Dental Practice (13.0 miles) and Fisherton Dental Care (13.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fonthill Gifford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Fonthill Gifford, 0 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Frome, 12.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fonthill Gifford?
The nearest practice to Fonthill Gifford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 13.0 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Sarum Dental Practice (13.6 miles) and Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (13.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fonthill Gifford, Wiltshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Fonthill Gifford, Wiltshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.