Orthodontic practices near Highmoor Cross
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Highmoor Cross; 22 practices within 10 and 124 practices within 20. The closest is Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading, 5.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (263 reviews) |
| Riverside Dental CentreReading | 5.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.3 (89 reviews) |
| U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic ClinicMapledurham | 5.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (103 reviews) |
| Medicare Clinic - ReadingReading | 6.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (1,324 reviews) |
| Markham Associates Dental SurgeonsReading | 6.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (306 reviews) |
| Toothpick Dental Staff Agency LtdReading | 6.6 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (75 reviews) |
| Reading SmilesReading | 6.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (734 reviews) |
| Puresmile Reading Dental And ImplantsReading | 6.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (245 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Highmoor Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Reading, 5.3 miles south; the next are Mapledurham (5.9 miles south) and Calcot (6.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 13 | 5.3 miles south |
| Mapledurham | 1 | 5.9 miles south |
| Calcot | 2 | 6.8 miles south |
| Lower Earley | 4 | 8.2 miles south |
| Marlow | 2 | 9.3 miles east |
| High Wycombe | 2 | 11.0 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 Highmoor Cross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Earley Dental Practice in Reading (5.0 from 389 reviews), 7.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Earley Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (389 reviews) | 7.7 miles south |
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (263 reviews) | 5.3 miles south |
| The Haven Dental PracticeLower Earley | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 8.2 miles south |
| Toothpick Dental Staff Agency LtdReading | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 6.6 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Highmoor Cross at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Oxfordshire |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,279 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 22% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 54 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Oxfordshire | 314th closest to an orthodontic practice of 445 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.4% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Oxfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge — 2.5 miles Gillotts School — 3.3 miles Langtree School — 3.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 374 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Caversham Heights Dental Practice, Reading — 5 miles U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic, Mapledurham — 6 miles Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care), Calcot — 7 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 | 22 within 10 miles, 124 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 Highmoor Cross
From Highmoor Cross the nearest practice is Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading, 5.3 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 22 practices, and within 20 there are 124.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Puresmile Reading Dental And Implants (6.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (5.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Highmoor Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Highmoor Cross are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, 5.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 37 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Highmoor Cross to Caversham Heights Dental Practice 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 4.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Highmoor Cross
Oxfordshire12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Highmoor Cross
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Highmoor Cross, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Highmoor Cross itself or elsewhere in Oxfordshire.
Local context for Highmoor Cross
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Satwell, the closest linked location.
Local treatment availability around Highmoor Cross
There is no orthodontist on our records in Highmoor Cross itself. The nearest we do hold are Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading, about 5 miles away; U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, about 6 miles away; and Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care) in Calcot, about 7 miles away.
Continue your local research
Related pages for Lower Highmoor, Satwell, Shepherd's Green, Kingwood Common, Peppard Hill, and Catslip are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What official data says about Highmoor Cross
Highmoor Cross is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Highmoor Cross. 16.9% of Highmoor Cross's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,279 residents in the neighbourhood around Highmoor Cross, 8.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. Highmoor Cross has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Families in Highmoor Cross are served by secondary schools including Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (2.5 miles) and Gillotts School (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Highmoor Cross sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Highmoor Cross is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 37 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Highmoor Cross
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Highmoor Cross helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Highmoor Cross
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Highmoor Cross — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Highmoor Cross's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Highmoor Cross falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.9% of Highmoor Cross's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,279 residents in the neighbourhood around Highmoor Cross, 8.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. Highmoor Cross has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Highmoor Cross are Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (2.5 miles) and Gillotts School (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Highmoor Cross close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Highmoor Cross is about 37 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Highmoor Cross
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Highmoor Cross can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Highmoor Cross
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Highmoor Cross — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Highmoor Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Highmoor Cross
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Highmoor Cross, Oxfordshire within a broader nearby area. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Lower Highmoor, Satwell, Shepherd's Green, Kingwood Common, Peppard Hill, and Catslip.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Highmoor Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Highmoor Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Highmoor Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Highmoor Cross is Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading, about 5.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Riverside Dental Centre (5.8 miles) and U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (5.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Highmoor Cross?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Highmoor Cross, 22 practices within 10 miles and 124 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Reading, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Highmoor Cross?
The nearest practice to Highmoor Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, about 5.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Medicare Clinic - Reading (6.3 miles) and Puresmile Reading Dental And Implants (6.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Highmoor Cross, 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 Highmoor Cross, Oxfordshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.