Orthodontic practices near Heddington
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Heddington; 7 practices within 10 and 45 practices within 20. The closest is London Road Dental Practice in Chippenham, 5.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Road Dental PracticeChippenham | 5.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (120 reviews) |
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 6.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (221 reviews) |
| The High Street Dental Practice - Chippenham (Not accepting new NHS patients)Chippenham | 6.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
| PerioWorld Dental Suites.Chippenham | 6.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (182 reviews) |
| Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental PracticeChippenham | 7.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.5 (153 reviews) |
| Hathaway Medical CentreChippenham | 7.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.1 (279 reviews) |
| Clove House Dental & Implant CentreCorsham | 8.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (454 reviews) |
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 10.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Heddington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chippenham, 5.8 miles north-west; the next are Corsham (8.6 miles west) and Trowbridge (10.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chippenham | 6 | 5.8 miles north-west |
| Corsham | 1 | 8.6 miles west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 10.3 miles south-west |
| Marlborough | 3 | 11.6 miles east |
| Lydiard Millicent | 1 | 12.5 miles north-east |
| Swindon | 9 | 13.2 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Heddington
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), 14.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One Wood Street Advanced Dental Care. Implants and Specialist DentistrySwindon | 5.0 (370 reviews) | 14.3 miles north-east |
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 6.3 miles north-west |
| Ebenezer House Dental CareSwindon | 5.0 (56 reviews) | 14.4 miles north-east |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 15.8 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Heddington 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,581 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 25.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 88 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 293rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsbury Green Academy — 2.0 miles Devizes School — 3.5 miles Abbeyfield School — 5.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,077 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 | London Road Dental Practice, Chippenham — 6 miles Clove House Dental & Implant Centre, Corsham — 9 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 45 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 Heddington
The nearest practice to Heddington is London Road Dental Practice in Chippenham, 5.8 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 45.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (6.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentalcare West Swindon (13.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Heddington list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 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 Heddington are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Health For Life - Chippenham, 6.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Heddington to London Road Dental Practice is roughly 15 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Heddington
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Heddington in context
Heddington is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Heddington's under-16 share sits at 16.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Heddington, 6.7% of the 2,581 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Wiltshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Heddington has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Heddington are served by secondary schools including Kingsbury Green Academy (2.0 miles) and Devizes School (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Heddington's Local Authority area covers 263 schools and 74,539 pupils, according to DfE figures. Heddington falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Heddington is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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Practice signals around Heddington
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Heddington. The nearest recorded are London Road Dental Practice in Chippenham, about 6 miles away; Clove House Dental & Implant Centre in Corsham, about 9 miles away; and Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 10 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Heddington
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Frequently Asked Questions in Heddington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Heddington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Heddington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Heddington is London Road Dental Practice in Chippenham, about 5.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (6.3 miles) and The High Street Dental Practice - Chippenham (Not accepting new NHS patients) (6.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Heddington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Heddington, 7 practices within 10 miles and 45 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Chippenham, 5.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Heddington?
The nearest practice to Heddington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental Health For Life - Chippenham, about 6.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include The High Street Dental Practice - Chippenham (Not accepting new NHS patients) (6.4 miles) and PerioWorld Dental Suites. (6.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Heddington, Wiltshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Heddington, Wiltshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.