Orthodontic practices near Great Wishford
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Great Wishford, 8 practices within 10 and 19 practices within 20. The closest is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, 5.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (149 reviews) |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (165 reviews) |
| Ahmed GiaziriSalisbury | 5.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Mid-Wessex OrthodonticsSalisbury | 5.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (8 reviews) |
| Salisbury Orthodontics LtdSalisbury | 5.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (210 reviews) |
| Inspire Orthodontic CentreSalisbury | 5.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 5.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| INSPIRE ORTHODONTICSSalisbury | 5.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Great Wishford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Salisbury, 5.0 miles south-east; the next are Stockbridge (17.0 miles east) and Andover (17.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 8 | 5.0 miles south-east |
| Stockbridge | 1 | 17.0 miles east |
| Andover | 5 | 17.9 miles east |
| Ringwood | 1 | 19.4 miles south |
| Romsey | 1 | 19.4 miles south-east |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 19.6 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 Wishford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is New Street Dental Care in Andover (5.0 from 635 reviews), 19.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Street Dental CareAndover | 5.0 (635 reviews) | 19.1 miles east |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 5.1 miles south-east |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 5.0 miles south-east |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 19.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Great Wishford 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 | 18.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,029 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Wiltshire | 242nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sarum Academy — 3.3 miles South Wilts Grammar School — 4.8 miles Five Rivers Online School — 5.4 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 — 5 miles Denise Taylor Orthodontics, Stockbridge — 17 miles Dental Concepts, Andover — 18 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, 19 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Mid-Wessex Orthodontics — 5 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 Wishford
From Great Wishford the nearest practice is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, 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. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 19.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Fisherton Dental Care (5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (5.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Great Wishford list clear aligners, the nearest 5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Great Wishford 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, 5.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Great Wishford to Fisherton Dental Care 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 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 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 9.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Great Wishford
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Orthodontist in Great Wishford: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Great Wishford keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Wiltshire.
Facts about Great Wishford
Serrington is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of Great Wishford.
Useful local orthodontic context for Great Wishford
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Great Wishford. The closest on record are Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 5 miles away; Denise Taylor Orthodontics in Stockbridge, about 17 miles away; and Dental Concepts in Andover, about 18 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Serrington, South Newton, Ditchampton, Berwick Saint James, Burcombe, and Little Langford.
Great Wishford in context
Officially, Great Wishford is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Great Wishford. 18.7% of Great Wishford's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Great Wishford, 7.7% of the 2,029 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Great Wishford attend schools such as Sarum Academy (3.3 miles) and South Wilts Grammar School (4.8 miles). DfE figures put 263 schools and 74,539 pupils across Great Wishford's Local Authority. Great Wishford's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Great Wishford is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 38 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Great Wishford
Many people in Great Wishford 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Great Wishford
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Great Wishford
No orthodontic practice covers Great Wishford directly, though Mid-Wessex Orthodontics (about 5 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. ONS classifies Great Wishford as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Great Wishford sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 18.7% of Great Wishford's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.7% of the 2,029 residents in Great Wishford's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 15% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Great Wishford are served by secondary schools including Sarum Academy (3.3 miles) and South Wilts Grammar School (4.8 miles). DfE figures put 263 schools and 74,539 pupils across Great Wishford's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Great Wishford is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Great Wishford is about 38 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Great Wishford Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Great Wishford 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. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
How to Choose in Great Wishford
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 Great Wishford practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Great Wishford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Great Wishford
These local links are here for anyone comparing Great Wishford, Wiltshire against nearby alternatives. Related nearby location pages such as Serrington, South Newton, Ditchampton, Berwick Saint James, Burcombe, and Little Langford can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Great Wishford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Great Wishford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Great Wishford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Great Wishford is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 5.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Sarum Dental Practice (5.1 miles) and Ahmed Giaziri (5.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Great Wishford?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Great Wishford, 8 practices within 10 miles and 19 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Great Wishford?
The nearest practice to Great Wishford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Sarum Dental Practice in Salisbury, about 5.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (5.4 miles) and INSPIRE ORTHODONTICS (5.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Great Wishford, 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 Wishford, Wiltshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.