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Orthodontic practices near Horcott

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Horcott; 12 practices within 10 and 41 practices within 20. The closest is Seven Fields Dental Health Centre in Broad Blunsdon, 6.9 miles south.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Seven Fields Dental Health CentreBroad Blunsdon6.9 miles south––✓4.8 (160 reviews)
Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - CheltenhamBroad Blunsdon7.2 miles south–✓✓5.0 (20 reviews)
Smiles CentreSwindon7.9 miles south✓–✓4.6 (142 reviews)
Specialist Orthodontic Solutions CirencesterCirencester8.0 miles west–––4.0 (4 reviews)
Dentalcare SwindonSwindon8.1 miles south✓✓✓2.9 (192 reviews)
CIRENCESTER ORTHODONTICSCirencester8.1 miles west✓–––
Cirencester Dental PracticeCirencester8.2 miles west✓–✓4.9 (413 reviews)
Mayhew DentalSwindon9.4 miles south––✓5.0 (336 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Horcott with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broad Blunsdon, 6.9 miles south; the next are Swindon (7.9 miles south) and Cirencester (8.0 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Broad Blunsdon26.9 miles south
Swindon117.9 miles south
Cirencester38.0 miles west
Lydiard Millicent110.7 miles south
Witney313.8 miles north-east
Cheltenham1018.1 miles north-west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Horcott

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), 10.2 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
One Wood Street Advanced Dental Care. Implants and Specialist DentistrySwindon5.0 (370 reviews)10.2 miles south
Mayhew DentalSwindon5.0 (336 reviews)9.4 miles south
Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham5.0 (201 reviews)18.1 miles north-west
Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham5.0 (76 reviews)18.7 miles north-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Horcott at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaCotswold
NHS dental servicesNHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1616.5% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,187 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 26.2% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car4.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre69 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health13.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Gloucestershire430th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.7% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire
Nearest university dental hospitalBristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 39 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsFarmor's School — 1.0 miles
Highworth Warneford School — 5.9 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles1 school, about 1,067 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay17.4% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesSeven Fields Dental Health Centre, Broad Blunsdon — 7 miles
Smiles Centre, Swindon — 8 miles
Specialist Orthodontic Solutions Cirencester, Cirencester — 8 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles12 within 10 miles, 41 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 Horcott

From Horcott the nearest practice is Seven Fields Dental Health Centre in Broad Blunsdon, 6.9 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 12 practices, and within 20 there are 41.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cheltenham (7.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentalcare Swindon (8.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Horcott list clear aligners, the nearest 6.9 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 Horcott are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smiles Centre in Swindon, 7.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 39 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Horcott to Seven Fields Dental Health Centre 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Horcott

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Orthodontist in Horcott: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Horcott? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Horcott or another part of Gloucestershire.

Horcott in numbers

Just around 1 km north, Fairford is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Area profile for Horcott

Horcott is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 16.5% of Horcott's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,187 residents in Horcott's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Horcott has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Horcott are served by secondary schools including Farmor's School (1.0 miles) and Highworth Warneford School (5.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Horcott sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Horcott is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 39 miles away.

Widen your local search

Pages for Fairford, Milton End, Dunfield, Whelford, Coln Saint Aldwyn, and Kempsford follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.

What local practice data suggests in Horcott

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Horcott itself. The closest on record are Seven Fields Dental Health Centre in Broad Blunsdon, about 7 miles away; Smiles Centre in Swindon, about 8 miles away; and Specialist Orthodontic Solutions Cirencester, about 8 miles away.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Horcott

Patients in Horcott 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 Horcott — Local Context

Practices serving Horcott differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Horcott — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Horcott's under-16 share sits at 16.5%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,187 residents in the neighbourhood around Horcott, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Horcott has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Horcott attend schools such as Farmor's School (1.0 miles) and Highworth Warneford School (5.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Horcott's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Horcott is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 39 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Horcott itself. The closest on record are Seven Fields Dental Health Centre in Broad Blunsdon, about 7 miles away; Smiles Centre in Swindon, about 8 miles away; and Specialist Orthodontic Solutions Cirencester, about 8 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Horcott

Many people in Horcott 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.

Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Horcott

  • What treatment do you recommend and why?
  • How long will treatment take for my specific case?
  • What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
  • What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
  • What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
  • Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Horcott

Provision in Horcott varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Horcott's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Horcott falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Horcott, 6.7% of the 1,187 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Horcott; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Horcott are Farmor's School (1.0 miles) and Highworth Warneford School (5.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Horcott sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Horcott is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 39 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Horcott. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Horcott

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Horcott often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Horcott?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Horcott is Seven Fields Dental Health Centre in Broad Blunsdon, about 6.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cheltenham (7.2 miles) and Smiles Centre (7.9 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Horcott?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Horcott, 12 practices within 10 miles and 41 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Broad Blunsdon, 6.9 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Horcott?

The nearest practice to Horcott that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smiles Centre in Swindon, about 7.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Dentalcare Swindon (8.1 miles) and CIRENCESTER ORTHODONTICS (8.1 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Horcott, Gloucestershire?

Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Horcott, Gloucestershire?

Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.

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