Orthodontic practices near Great Chalfield
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Great Chalfield, 23 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Dentalcare Trowbridge, 3.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 3.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Clove House Dental & Implant CentreCorsham | 4.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (454 reviews) |
| Bath OrthodonticsBath | 6.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (27 reviews) |
| London Road Dental PracticeChippenham | 7.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (120 reviews) |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 7.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Circus House Dental and Implant CentreBath | 7.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (53 reviews) |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 7.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (277 reviews) |
| Dr G EdwardsBath | 7.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Great Chalfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Trowbridge, 3.2 miles south; the next are Corsham (4.4 miles north) and Bath (6.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge | 1 | 3.2 miles south |
| Corsham | 1 | 4.4 miles north |
| Bath | 15 | 6.5 miles west |
| Chippenham | 6 | 7.0 miles north-east |
| Frome | 4 | 10.7 miles south-west |
| Bristol | 1 | 14.5 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 Great Chalfield
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (5.0 from 221 reviews), 7.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 7.2 miles north-east |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 8.1 miles west |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 8.2 miles west |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 7.2 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Great Chalfield 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,293 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.8% aged 16 to 24 and 21.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 116 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Wiltshire | 126th closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.2 miles away, closer than 55% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.7% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Laurence School — 2.8 miles Melksham Oak Community School — 3.5 miles St Augustine's Catholic College — 3.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,378 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 3 miles Clove House Dental & Implant Centre, Corsham — 4 miles Bath Orthodontics, Bath — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 23 within 10 miles, 53 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 Great Chalfield
Great Chalfield is 3.2 miles from Dentalcare Trowbridge, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 23 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Trowbridge (3.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Great Chalfield list clear aligners, the nearest 3.2 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 Great Chalfield are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dentalcare Trowbridge, 3.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Great Chalfield
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Orthodontist in Great Chalfield: This page was put together for people in Great Chalfield who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Wiltshire.
Facts about Great Chalfield
The nearest other location we cover is Broughton Gifford, around 1 km to the east.
Local provider signals in Great Chalfield
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Great Chalfield itself. The closest on record are Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 3 miles away; Clove House Dental & Implant Centre in Corsham, about 4 miles away; and Bath Orthodontics, about 6 miles away.
The local picture in Great Chalfield
Great Chalfield's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. 17.6% of Great Chalfield's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.7% of the 1,293 residents in Great Chalfield's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Great Chalfield attend schools such as St Laurence School (2.8 miles) and Melksham Oak Community School (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Great Chalfield's Local Authority has 263 schools educating 74,539 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Great Chalfield sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Great Chalfield is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Compare nearby areas
Pages for Broughton Gifford, Little Chalfield, Atworth, Hilperton, Hilperton Marsh, and Norrington Common follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
The Orthodontic Journey in Great Chalfield
Many people in Great Chalfield 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Great Chalfield follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Great Chalfield
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Great Chalfield has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Great Chalfield 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 Great Chalfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Great Chalfield
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Great Chalfield, Wiltshire with surrounding locations. Other local pages worth browsing include Broughton Gifford, Little Chalfield, Atworth, Hilperton, Hilperton Marsh, and Norrington Common.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Great Chalfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Great Chalfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Great Chalfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Great Chalfield is Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 3.2 miles to the south. The next closest are Clove House Dental & Implant Centre (4.4 miles) and Bath Orthodontics (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Great Chalfield?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Great Chalfield, 23 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Great Chalfield?
The nearest practice to Great Chalfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 3.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Circus Orthodontics (7.1 miles) and Dr G Edwards (7.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Great Chalfield, Wiltshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Great Chalfield, Wiltshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.