Orthodontic practices near Ham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ham; 12 practices within 10 and 35 practices within 20. The closest is The Savernake Dental Practice in Marlborough, 8.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Savernake Dental PracticeMarlborough | 8.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (683 reviews) |
| Oaktree Dental Practice NewburyNewbury | 9.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (142 reviews) |
| The Briars Dental CentreNewbury | 9.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (276 reviews) |
| Westbrook House Dental & Implant CentreNewbury | 9.1 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (17 reviews) |
| 20/20 Dental PracticeNewbury | 9.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (225 reviews) |
| Newbury Smile StudioNewbury | 9.2 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (57 reviews) |
| John Davies Dental LaboratoryNewbury | 9.2 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Marlborough Dental StudioMarlborough | 9.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Marlborough, 8.8 miles west; the next are Newbury (9.0 miles east) and Andover (10.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Marlborough | 3 | 8.8 miles west |
| Newbury | 9 | 9.0 miles east |
| Andover | 5 | 10.8 miles south |
| Swindon | 10 | 15.8 miles north-west |
| Harwell | 1 | 17.4 miles north-east |
| Stockbridge | 1 | 17.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ham
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), 11.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Street Dental CareAndover | 5.0 (635 reviews) | 11.1 miles south |
| One Wood Street Advanced Dental Care. Implants and Specialist DentistrySwindon | 5.0 (370 reviews) | 16.4 miles north-west |
| Mayhew DentalSwindon | 5.0 (336 reviews) | 16.3 miles north-west |
| Newbury Smile StudioNewbury | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 9.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ham 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 |
| Population | 210 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,964 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 26% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 22 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 452nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | John O'Gaunt School — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 439 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 | The Savernake Dental Practice, Marlborough — 9 miles Oaktree Dental Practice Newbury, Newbury — 9 miles Andover Advanced Dental Centre, Andover — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 35 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 Ham
The nearest practice to Ham is The Savernake Dental Practice in Marlborough, 8.8 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 12 practices, and within 20 there are 35.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Marlborough and Orthodontics (9.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Circle (11.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Ham list clear aligners, the nearest 9 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 Ham are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is 20/20 Dental Practice in Newbury, 9.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ham to The Savernake Dental Practice is roughly 20 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ham
Wiltshire12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Ham
Orthodontist in Ham: This page was put together for people in Ham who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Ham with the wider Wiltshire area. Ham — a small village with a population of around 210 — is covered on this page specifically.
Ham at a glance
Ham has a population of around 210, making it a small village within Wiltshire. Shalbourne is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south-west of Ham.
Compare nearby areas
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Rivar, Shalbourne, Sanham Green, Oxenwood, Fosbury, and Hungerford may also help.
Area profile for Ham
Ham is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Ham's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,964 residents in the neighbourhood around Ham, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Ham; the nearest is about 9 miles away. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Ham are served by secondary schools including John O'Gaunt School (2.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ham's Local Authority has 263 schools educating 74,539 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Ham close to the England median.
Local treatment availability around Ham
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ham. The closest on record are The Savernake Dental Practice in Marlborough, about 9 miles away; Oaktree Dental Practice Newbury, about 9 miles away; and Andover Advanced Dental Centre, about 11 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Ham
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ham helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ham
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Ham. Ham's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ham falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Ham's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Ham, 7.1% of the 1,964 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Wiltshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Ham usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Ham are served by secondary schools including John O'Gaunt School (2.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 263 schools and 74,539 pupils in Ham's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Ham close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Ham
The orthodontic landscape in Ham offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
How to Choose in Ham
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 Ham practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ham
This part of the page places Ham, Wiltshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering Rivar, Shalbourne, Sanham Green, Oxenwood, Fosbury, and Hungerford may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Ham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ham is The Savernake Dental Practice in Marlborough, about 8.8 miles to the west. The next closest are Oaktree Dental Practice Newbury (9.0 miles) and The Briars Dental Centre (9.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ham, 12 practices within 10 miles and 35 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Marlborough, 8.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ham?
The nearest practice to Ham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is 20/20 Dental Practice in Newbury, about 9.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dentalcare Marlborough and Orthodontics (9.4 miles) and Newbury Orthodontic Centre (9.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ham, Wiltshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ham, Wiltshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.