Orthodontic practices near Grove
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Grove, 11 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is Your New Smile Harwell, 5.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your New Smile HarwellHarwell | 5.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (40 reviews) |
| Ock Street ClinicAbingdon | 7.1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (146 reviews) |
| Bath Street Dental PracticeAbingdon | 7.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (139 reviews) |
| TAHA Dental ExcellenceAbingdon | 7.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (253 reviews) |
| Precinct Dental PracticeAbingdon | 7.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (373 reviews) |
| Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant DentistryDidcot | 7.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (730 reviews) |
| Ladygrove Dental PracticeDidcot | 7.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (151 reviews) |
| Busby House Dental CentreDidcot | 8.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (929 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Grove with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Harwell, 5.0 miles south-east; the next are Abingdon (7.1 miles north-east) and Didcot (7.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Harwell | 1 | 5.0 miles south-east |
| Abingdon | 5 | 7.1 miles north-east |
| Didcot | 3 | 7.9 miles east |
| Radley | 2 | 8.4 miles north-east |
| Oxford | 11 | 10.9 miles north-east |
| Witney | 3 | 12.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Grove
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Mayhew Dental in Swindon (5.0 from 336 reviews), 14.0 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayhew DentalSwindon | 5.0 (336 reviews) | 14.0 miles west |
| TAHA Dental ExcellenceAbingdon | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 7.2 miles north-east |
| Your New Smile HarwellHarwell | 5.0 (40 reviews) | 5.0 miles south-east |
| Westbrook House Dental & Implant CentreNewbury | 5.0 (17 reviews) | 14.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Grove at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Vale of White Horse |
| NHS dental services | NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 18,312 |
| Residents under 16 | 22.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,231 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 35.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 456 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Oxfordshire | 295th closest to an orthodontic practice of 445 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Oxfordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Johns CofE Academy — 0.6 miles King Alfred's — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,035 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Your New Smile Harwell, Harwell — 5 miles Ock Street Clinic, Abingdon — 7 miles Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, Didcot — 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 | 11 within 10 miles, 58 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 Grove
From Grove the nearest practice is Your New Smile Harwell, 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 11 practices, and within 20 there are 58.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Precinct Dental Practice (7.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bath Street Dental Practice (7.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Grove list clear aligners, the nearest 7.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Grove are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Precinct Dental Practice in Abingdon, 7.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Grove to Your New Smile Harwell 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 11.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Grove
Oxfordshire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Grove
Orthodontist in Grove: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Grove, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Grove or another part of Oxfordshire. Grove — a market town with a population of around 18,312 — is covered on this page specifically.
Grove in context
Officially, Grove is categorised as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Grove. With 22.5% of residents under 16, Grove has an above-average share of children. In the census neighbourhood around Grove, 7% of the 2,231 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Grove; the nearest is about 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Grove are St Johns CofE Academy (0.6 miles) and King Alfred's (1.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Grove sits among the less deprived areas of England.
Practice signals around Grove
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Grove. The closest on record are Your New Smile Harwell, about 5 miles away; Ock Street Clinic in Abingdon, about 7 miles away; and Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, about 8 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
Pages for Grove Wick, Wantage, West Hanney, East Hanney, Denchworth, and East Challow follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Facts about Grove
With a population of roughly 18,312, Grove is a market town within Oxfordshire. Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Grove Wick, the closest linked location.
The Orthodontic Journey in Grove
Many people in Grove 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Grove
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Grove. Grove — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Grove skews family-heavy: 22.5% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Grove, 7% of the 2,231 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Grove usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Grove are St Johns CofE Academy (0.6 miles) and King Alfred's (1.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Grove falls in a less deprived area than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Grove
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Grove has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Grove
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Grove. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Grove
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Grove, Oxfordshire. You can keep exploring with related pages for Grove Wick, Wantage, West Hanney, East Hanney, Denchworth, and East Challow.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Grove
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Grove often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Grove?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Grove is Your New Smile Harwell, about 5.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Ock Street Clinic (7.1 miles) and Bath Street Dental Practice (7.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Grove?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Grove, 11 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Grove?
The nearest practice to Grove that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Precinct Dental Practice in Abingdon, about 7.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry (7.9 miles) and Ladygrove Dental Practice (7.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Grove, Oxfordshire?
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 Grove, Oxfordshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.