Orthodontic practices near Hinton in the Hedges
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hinton in the Hedges; 11 practices within 10 and 45 practices within 20. The closest is Amsel and Wilkins Dental Practice in Banbury, 6.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsel and Wilkins Dental PracticeBanbury | 6.6 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (74 reviews) |
| 41 South Bar Dental Practice - BanburyBanbury | 6.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (13 reviews) |
| Specialist Orthodontic Solutions BanburyBanbury | 6.7 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| BANBURY ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDBanbury | 6.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Banbury Dental SurgeryBanbury | 7.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (276 reviews) |
| Dentibond Dental Nursing AgencyBanbury | 7.5 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 7.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (296 reviews) |
| Bloxham Dental @ BanburyBloxham | 7.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (538 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hinton in the Hedges with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Banbury, 6.6 miles west; the next are Upper Heyford (7.5 miles south) and Bloxham (7.9 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Banbury | 6 | 6.6 miles west |
| Upper Heyford | 1 | 7.5 miles south |
| Bloxham | 1 | 7.9 miles west |
| Bicester | 4 | 9.1 miles south |
| Kidlington | 3 | 14.9 miles south |
| Milton Keynes | 9 | 16.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hinton in the Hedges
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic in Upper Heyford (5.0 from 296 reviews), 7.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 5.0 (296 reviews) | 7.5 miles south |
| SmileLux Specialist Orthodontic CentreMilton Keynes | 5.0 (271 reviews) | 17.8 miles east |
| Dentibond Dental Nursing AgencyBanbury | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 7.5 miles west |
| Greytown Dental Practice LtdBicester | 4.9 (1,011 reviews) | 9.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hinton in the Hedges at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Northamptonshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Northamptonshire 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 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,000 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 48 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Northamptonshire | 128th closest to an orthodontic practice of 203 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Northamptonshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Magdalen College School — 1.7 miles Chenderit School — 4.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,293 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 205 schools, 70,375 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.5% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Amsel and Wilkins Dental Practice, Banbury — 7 miles Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic, Upper Heyford — 8 miles Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, Bloxham — 8 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 | 11 within 10 miles, 45 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | South Gables Dental Practice — 1 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 Hinton in the Hedges
From Hinton in the Hedges the nearest practice is Amsel and Wilkins Dental Practice in Banbury, 6.6 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 11 practices, and within 20 there are 45.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bloxham Dental @ Banbury (7.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic (7.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Hinton in the Hedges list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 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 Hinton in the Hedges are commissioned by NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is 41 South Bar Dental Practice - Banbury, 6.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hinton in the Hedges to Amsel and Wilkins 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hinton in the Hedges
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Practice data for Hinton in the Hedges
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hinton in the Hedges itself. The nearest we do hold are Amsel and Wilkins Dental Practice in Banbury, about 7 miles away; Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic in Upper Heyford, about 8 miles away; and Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, about 8 miles away.
Area profile for Hinton in the Hedges
Hinton in the Hedges is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Hinton in the Hedges falls under NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board. Hinton in the Hedges's under-16 share sits at 14.5%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 2,000 residents in Hinton in the Hedges's census neighbourhood, below the 7% average across West Northamptonshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Hinton in the Hedges; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 25.5% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Hinton in the Hedges are Magdalen College School (1.7 miles) and Chenderit School (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 205 schools and 70,375 pupils across Hinton in the Hedges's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Hinton in the Hedges among England's less deprived areas.
Hinton in the Hedges in numbers
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Hinton in the Hedges
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Hinton in the Hedges has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Hinton in the Hedges
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The Orthodontic Journey in Hinton in the Hedges
Many people in Hinton in the Hedges delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Hinton in the Hedges — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hinton in the Hedges
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hinton in the Hedges often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hinton in the Hedges?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hinton in the Hedges is Amsel and Wilkins Dental Practice in Banbury, about 6.6 miles to the west. The next closest are 41 South Bar Dental Practice - Banbury (6.7 miles) and Specialist Orthodontic Solutions Banbury (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hinton in the Hedges?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hinton in the Hedges, 11 practices within 10 miles and 45 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Banbury, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hinton in the Hedges?
The nearest practice to Hinton in the Hedges that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is 41 South Bar Dental Practice - Banbury, about 6.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include BANBURY ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (6.7 miles) and Banbury Dental Surgery (7.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hinton in the Hedges, West Northamptonshire?
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 Hinton in the Hedges, West Northamptonshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.