Orthodontic practices near Grove Wick
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Grove Wick; 11 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is Your New Smile Harwell, 5.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your New Smile HarwellHarwell | 5.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (40 reviews) |
| Ock Street ClinicAbingdon | 6.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (146 reviews) |
| Bath Street Dental PracticeAbingdon | 6.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (139 reviews) |
| Precinct Dental PracticeAbingdon | 6.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (373 reviews) |
| TAHA Dental ExcellenceAbingdon | 6.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (253 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) |
| Peachcroft Dental SurgeryRadley | 8.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (220 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Grove Wick with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Harwell, 5.4 miles south-east; the next are Abingdon (6.7 miles north-east) and Didcot (7.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Harwell | 1 | 5.4 miles south-east |
| Abingdon | 5 | 6.7 miles north-east |
| Didcot | 3 | 7.9 miles east |
| Radley | 2 | 8.0 miles north-east |
| Oxford | 11 | 10.3 miles north-east |
| Witney | 3 | 11.7 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 Wick
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), 14.1 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayhew DentalSwindon | 5.0 (336 reviews) | 14.1 miles west |
| TAHA Dental ExcellenceAbingdon | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 6.9 miles north-east |
| Your New Smile HarwellHarwell | 5.0 (40 reviews) | 5.4 miles south-east |
| Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant DentistryDidcot | 4.9 (730 reviews) | 7.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Grove Wick 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 |
| 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 | 322nd 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 — 0.9 miles King Alfred's — 2.3 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 Wick
The nearest practice to Grove Wick is Your New Smile Harwell, 5.4 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 58.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Precinct Dental Practice (6.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bath Street Dental Practice (6.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Grove Wick list clear aligners, the nearest 6.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Grove Wick are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Precinct Dental Practice in Abingdon, 6.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Grove Wick 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 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 Wick
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Orthodontist in Grove Wick: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Grove Wick, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Oxfordshire, not just Grove Wick.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Grove, West Hanney, East Hanney, Denchworth, Wantage, and Charney Basset.
Local treatment availability around Grove Wick
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Grove Wick. The nearest recorded 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.
Facts about Grove Wick
Just around 1 km south, Grove is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Grove Wick
Classified by ONS as urban: Further from a major town or city, Grove Wick sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 22.5% of Grove Wick's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,231 residents in the neighbourhood around Grove Wick, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. Grove Wick has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Families in Grove Wick are served by secondary schools including St Johns CofE Academy (0.9 miles) and King Alfred's (2.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Grove Wick's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Grove Wick
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Grove Wick can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Grove Wick — Local Context
Provision in Grove Wick varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Grove Wick is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. 22.5% of Grove Wick's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Census 2021 counts 2,231 residents in the neighbourhood around Grove Wick, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. People in Grove Wick usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Grove Wick attend schools such as St Johns CofE Academy (0.9 miles) and King Alfred's (2.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Grove Wick sits among the less deprived areas of England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Grove Wick itself. The nearest recorded 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. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Grove Wick
Starting orthodontic treatment in Grove Wick can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Grove Wick
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Grove Wick. Classified by ONS as urban: Further from a major town or city, Grove Wick sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 22.5% of Grove Wick's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,231 residents in the neighbourhood around Grove Wick, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Grove Wick; the nearest is about 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Grove Wick are St Johns CofE Academy (0.9 miles) and King Alfred's (2.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Grove Wick sits among the less deprived areas of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Grove Wick. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Grove Wick
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Frequently Asked Questions in Grove Wick
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Grove Wick often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Grove Wick?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Grove Wick is Your New Smile Harwell, about 5.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Ock Street Clinic (6.7 miles) and Bath Street Dental Practice (6.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Grove Wick?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Grove Wick, 11 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Harwell, 5.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Grove Wick?
The nearest practice to Grove Wick that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Precinct Dental Practice in Abingdon, about 6.9 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 Wick, Oxfordshire?
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 Grove Wick, Oxfordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.