Orthodontic practices near Hatford
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hatford; 8 practices within 10 and 55 practices within 20. The closest is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, 9.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercross Dental PracticeWitney | 9.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (185 reviews) |
| Witney Brace PlaceWitney | 9.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (24 reviews) |
| High Street Dental PracticeWitney | 9.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| Ock Street ClinicAbingdon | 9.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (146 reviews) |
| Your New Smile HarwellHarwell | 9.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (40 reviews) |
| Bath Street Dental PracticeAbingdon | 9.8 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (139 reviews) |
| Precinct Dental PracticeAbingdon | 9.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (373 reviews) |
| TAHA Dental ExcellenceAbingdon | 9.9 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (253 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hatford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Witney, 9.3 miles north; the next are Abingdon (9.7 miles east) and Harwell (9.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Witney | 3 | 9.3 miles north |
| Abingdon | 5 | 9.7 miles east |
| Harwell | 1 | 9.7 miles south-east |
| Radley | 2 | 10.7 miles east |
| Oxford | 8 | 11.3 miles north-east |
| Swindon | 6 | 11.3 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hatford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is One Wood Street Advanced Dental Care. Implants and Specialist Dentistry in Swindon (5.0 from 370 reviews), 13.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One Wood Street Advanced Dental Care. Implants and Specialist DentistrySwindon | 5.0 (370 reviews) | 13.2 miles south-west |
| Mayhew DentalSwindon | 5.0 (336 reviews) | 11.3 miles south-west |
| TAHA Dental ExcellenceAbingdon | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 9.9 miles east |
| Ebenezer House Dental CareSwindon | 5.0 (56 reviews) | 13.2 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hatford 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,634 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 29.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 115 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Oxfordshire | 435th closest to an orthodontic practice of 445 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.2% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Oxfordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Faringdon Community College — 3.5 miles St Johns CofE Academy — 4.3 miles King Alfred's — 5.6 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Buttercross Dental Practice, Witney — 9 miles Ock Street Clinic, Abingdon — 10 miles Your New Smile Harwell, Harwell — 10 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 | 8 within 10 miles, 55 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 Hatford
From Hatford the nearest practice is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, 9.3 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 55.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Precinct Dental Practice (9.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bath Street Dental Practice (9.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Hatford list clear aligners, the nearest 9.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hatford are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, 9.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hatford to Buttercross 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 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hatford
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Orthodontist in Hatford: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Hatford. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Oxfordshire.
Practice data for Hatford
There is no orthodontist on our records in Hatford itself. The closest on record are Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, about 9 miles away; Ock Street Clinic in Abingdon, about 10 miles away; and Your New Smile Harwell, about 10 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Stanford in the Vale, Gainfield, Pusey, Buckland, Shellingford, and Goosey may also help.
Hatford in context
Hatford's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Hatford sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 18.5% of Hatford's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Hatford, 8.2% of the 2,634 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Hatford has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Families in Hatford are served by secondary schools including Faringdon Community College (3.5 miles) and St Johns CofE Academy (4.3 miles). National deprivation data ranks Hatford among England's less deprived areas.
Where Hatford sits locally
Just around 1 km south, Stanford in the Vale is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Hatford
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Hatford helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hatford
Practices serving Hatford differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Hatford is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 18.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,634 residents in the neighbourhood around Hatford, 8.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Hatford; the nearest is about 9 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Hatford are Faringdon Community College (3.5 miles) and St Johns CofE Academy (4.3 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Hatford sits among the less deprived areas of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Hatford
Patients in Hatford have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Treatment Options in Hatford — Local Context
Not every practice near Hatford offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Hatford's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Hatford sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 18.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,634 residents in the neighbourhood around Hatford, 8.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. People in Hatford usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Hatford are Faringdon Community College (3.5 miles) and St Johns CofE Academy (4.3 miles). National deprivation data ranks Hatford among England's less deprived areas. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hatford. The nearest recorded are Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, about 9 miles away; Ock Street Clinic in Abingdon, about 10 miles away; and Your New Smile Harwell, about 10 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hatford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hatford
This part of the page places Hatford, Oxfordshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Stanford in the Vale, Gainfield, Pusey, Buckland, Shellingford, and Goosey may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hatford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hatford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hatford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hatford is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, about 9.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Witney Brace Place (9.3 miles) and High Street Dental Practice (9.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hatford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hatford, 8 practices within 10 miles and 55 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Witney, 9.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hatford?
The nearest practice to Hatford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, about 9.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Precinct Dental Practice (9.9 miles) and Peachcroft Dental Surgery (10.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hatford, 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 Hatford, Oxfordshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.