Orthodontic practices near Hillmead
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Hillmead, 14 practices within 10 and 27 practices within 20. The closest is Dentalcare West Swindon, 0.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentalcare West SwindonSwindon | 0.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (135 reviews) |
| Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic ChippenhamLydiard Millicent | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (299 reviews) |
| Dentalcare SwindonSwindon | 1.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 2.9 (192 reviews) |
| Swindon OrthodonticsSwindon | 1.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (116 reviews) |
| REHMAN SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICESwindon | 1.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - CheltenhamBroad Blunsdon | 2.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (20 reviews) |
| Ebenezer House Dental CareSwindon | 2.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 5.0 (56 reviews) |
| Clyde House Dental PracticeSwindon | 2.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (55 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hillmead with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swindon, 0.8 miles south; the next are Lydiard Millicent (1.4 miles south) and Broad Blunsdon (2.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Swindon | 11 | 0.8 miles south |
| Lydiard Millicent | 1 | 1.4 miles south |
| Broad Blunsdon | 2 | 2.2 miles north-east |
| Marlborough | 3 | 11.2 miles south |
| Cirencester | 3 | 11.6 miles north-west |
| Chippenham | 6 | 14.4 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 Hillmead
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), 2.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One Wood Street Advanced Dental Care. Implants and Specialist DentistrySwindon | 5.0 (370 reviews) | 2.7 miles south-east |
| Mayhew DentalSwindon | 5.0 (336 reviews) | 4.0 miles east |
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 14.4 miles south-west |
| Ebenezer House Dental CareSwindon | 5.0 (56 reviews) | 2.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hillmead at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Swindon |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,532 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 31.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,993 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Swindon | 27th closest to an orthodontic practice of 63 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Swindon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lydiard Park Academy — 1.1 miles Nova Hreod Academy — 1.2 miles UTC Swindon — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 11,104 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 90 schools, 37,256 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dentalcare West Swindon, Swindon — under a mile Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic Chippenham, Lydiard Millicent — 1 miles Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cheltenham, Broad Blunsdon — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 27 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 Hillmead
The nearest practice to Hillmead is Dentalcare West Swindon, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 27.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Swindon Orthodontics (1.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentalcare West Swindon (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Hillmead list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hillmead are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dentalcare West Swindon, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hillmead
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Orthodontist in Hillmead: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Hillmead understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Hillmead itself or elsewhere in Borough of Swindon.
What we know about practices near Hillmead
There is no orthodontist on our records in Hillmead itself. The nearest we do hold are Dentalcare West Swindon, under a mile away; Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic Chippenham in Lydiard Millicent, about a mile away; and Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cheltenham in Broad Blunsdon, about 2 miles away.
A quick look at Hillmead
Just under 1 km north, Rivermead is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What official data says about Hillmead
Hillmead is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.9% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,532 residents in the neighbourhood around Hillmead, 7.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Borough of Swindon. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Hillmead has more choice than 83% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 15% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Hillmead attend schools such as Lydiard Park Academy (1.1 miles) and Nova Hreod Academy (1.2 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Hillmead's Local Authority area covers 90 schools and 37,256 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Hillmead sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Hillmead is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Widen your local search
You can also compare treatment pages for Rivermead, Wild Duck Mead, Eastleaze, Ramleaze, Westmead, and Freshbrook if you are weighing up more than one location.
The Orthodontic Journey in Hillmead
Orthodontic treatment in Hillmead is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Hillmead follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Hillmead Explained
Patients in Hillmead have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Hillmead
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hillmead. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hillmead
This section helps connect Hillmead, Borough of Swindon to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Rivermead, Wild Duck Mead, Eastleaze, Ramleaze, Westmead, and Freshbrook.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Hillmead
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hillmead often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hillmead?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hillmead is Dentalcare West Swindon, about 0.8 miles to the south. The next closest are Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic Chippenham (1.4 miles) and Dentalcare Swindon (1.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hillmead?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Hillmead, 14 practices within 10 miles and 27 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hillmead?
The nearest practice to Hillmead that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dentalcare West Swindon, about 0.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic Chippenham (1.4 miles) and Dentalcare Swindon (1.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hillmead, Borough of Swindon?
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 Hillmead, Borough of Swindon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.