Orthodontic practices near Hungerford
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hungerford; 12 practices within 10 and 37 practices within 20. The closest is Oaktree Dental Practice Newbury, 8.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaktree Dental Practice NewburyNewbury | 8.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (142 reviews) |
| Westbrook House Dental & Implant CentreNewbury | 8.5 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (17 reviews) |
| 20/20 Dental PracticeNewbury | 8.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (225 reviews) |
| Newbury Smile StudioNewbury | 8.6 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (57 reviews) |
| John Davies Dental LaboratoryNewbury | 8.7 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| The Savernake Dental PracticeMarlborough | 8.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (683 reviews) |
| The Briars Dental CentreNewbury | 8.7 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (276 reviews) |
| Mr M Yeung - The Orthodontic CentreNewbury | 9.0 miles east | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hungerford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newbury, 8.4 miles east; the next are Marlborough (8.7 miles west) and Swindon (13.5 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newbury | 9 | 8.4 miles east |
| Marlborough | 3 | 8.7 miles west |
| Swindon | 11 | 13.5 miles north-west |
| Andover | 5 | 14.2 miles south |
| Harwell | 1 | 14.3 miles north-east |
| Lydiard Millicent | 1 | 16.5 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 Hungerford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is New Street Dental Care in Andover (5.0 from 635 reviews), 14.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Street Dental CareAndover | 5.0 (635 reviews) | 14.4 miles south |
| One Wood Street Advanced Dental Care. Implants and Specialist DentistrySwindon | 5.0 (370 reviews) | 14.3 miles north-west |
| Mayhew DentalSwindon | 5.0 (336 reviews) | 13.8 miles north-west |
| Newbury Smile StudioNewbury | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 8.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hungerford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Berkshire |
| 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 5,100 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,187 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 29.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 52 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Berkshire | 122nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 129 places in the county (the county median is 4.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.3% here, against 8.3% across neighbourhoods in West Berkshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | John O'Gaunt School — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 439 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 98 schools, 29,723 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Oaktree Dental Practice Newbury, Newbury — 8 miles The Savernake Dental Practice, Marlborough — 9 miles Park South Dental Surgery, Swindon — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 37 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | RG17 |
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 Hungerford
From Hungerford the nearest practice is Oaktree Dental Practice Newbury, 8.4 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 37.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Marlborough and Orthodontics (9.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Circle (14.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Hungerford list clear aligners, the nearest 8.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hungerford are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is 20/20 Dental Practice in Newbury, 8.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hungerford to Oaktree Dental Practice Newbury is roughly 20 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 220 to 440 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hungerford
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Orthodontist in Hungerford: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Hungerford. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across West Berkshire and the surrounding area. Hungerford — a small town with a population of around 5,100 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Hungerford
Hungerford is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Hungerford has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.9% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.3% of the 1,187 residents in Hungerford's census neighbourhood, below the 8.3% average across West Berkshire. Hungerford has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Hungerford attend schools such as John O'Gaunt School (1.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Hungerford's Local Authority has 98 schools educating 29,723 pupils (DfE data). Hungerford's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Practice signals around Hungerford
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hungerford. The nearest we do hold are Oaktree Dental Practice Newbury, about 8 miles away; The Savernake Dental Practice in Marlborough, about 9 miles away; and Park South Dental Surgery in Swindon, about 14 miles away.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Sanham Green, Chilton Foliat, Hungerford Newton, Straight Soley, Crooked Soley, and Woodlands St Mary if you are weighing up more than one location.
Facts about Hungerford
Hungerford has a population of around 5,100, making it a small town within West Berkshire. The nearest other location we cover is Chilton Foliat, around 2 km to the north-west.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Hungerford
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Hungerford 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. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Hungerford — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Hungerford vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Hungerford — larger rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 13.9% of residents under 16, Hungerford skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Hungerford, 3.3% of the 1,187 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 8.3% average across West Berkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Hungerford; the nearest is about 8 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Hungerford are John O'Gaunt School (1.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Hungerford's Local Authority area covers 98 schools and 29,723 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Hungerford among England's less deprived areas. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hungerford itself. The nearest we do hold are Oaktree Dental Practice Newbury, about 8 miles away; The Savernake Dental Practice in Marlborough, about 9 miles away; and Park South Dental Surgery in Swindon, about 14 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Hungerford
Orthodontic treatment in Hungerford is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hungerford
What's available in Hungerford depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. ONS classifies Hungerford as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Hungerford. With just 13.9% of residents under 16, Hungerford skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,187 residents in the neighbourhood around Hungerford, 3.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 8.3% average across West Berkshire. Hungerford has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Hungerford are John O'Gaunt School (1.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 98 schools and 29,723 pupils across Hungerford's Local Authority. Hungerford's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hungerford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hungerford
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Hungerford, West Berkshire. Related nearby location pages such as Sanham Green, Chilton Foliat, Hungerford Newton, Straight Soley, Crooked Soley, and Woodlands St Mary can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hungerford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hungerford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hungerford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hungerford is Oaktree Dental Practice Newbury, about 8.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Westbrook House Dental & Implant Centre (8.5 miles) and 20/20 Dental Practice (8.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hungerford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hungerford, 12 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Newbury, 8.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hungerford?
The nearest practice to Hungerford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is 20/20 Dental Practice in Newbury, about 8.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Newbury Orthodontic Centre (9.0 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (9.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hungerford, West Berkshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hungerford, West Berkshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.