Orthodontic practices near Kidmore End
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Kidmore End, 26 practices within 10 and 115 practices within 20. The closest is Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading, 2.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 2.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (263 reviews) |
| Riverside Dental CentreReading | 3.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.3 (89 reviews) |
| U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic ClinicMapledurham | 3.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (103 reviews) |
| Medicare Clinic - ReadingReading | 3.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (1,324 reviews) |
| Markham Associates Dental SurgeonsReading | 3.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (306 reviews) |
| Toothpick Dental Staff Agency LtdReading | 3.9 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (75 reviews) |
| Reading SmilesReading | 3.9 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (734 reviews) |
| Puresmile Reading Dental And ImplantsReading | 3.9 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 Kidmore End with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Reading, 2.6 miles south; the next are Mapledurham (3.3 miles south-west) and Calcot (4.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 13 | 2.6 miles south |
| Mapledurham | 1 | 3.3 miles south-west |
| Calcot | 2 | 4.3 miles south-west |
| Lower Earley | 4 | 5.7 miles south-east |
| Wokingham | 6 | 9.4 miles south-east |
| Marlow | 2 | 10.1 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 Kidmore End
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), 5.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Earley Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (389 reviews) | 5.2 miles south-east |
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (263 reviews) | 2.6 miles south |
| The Haven Dental PracticeLower Earley | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 5.7 miles south-east |
| Toothpick Dental Staff Agency LtdReading | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 3.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kidmore End 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,676 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 27.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 75 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Oxfordshire | 151st closest to an orthodontic practice of 445 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.6 miles away, closer than 61% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.3% 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 — 0.3 miles Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre — 2.1 miles Gillotts School — 3.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,911 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Caversham Heights Dental Practice, Reading — 3 miles U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic, Mapledurham — 3 miles Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care), Calcot — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 26 within 10 miles, 115 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 Kidmore End
The nearest practice to Kidmore End is Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading, 2.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 26 practices, and within 20 there are 115.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Puresmile Reading Dental And Implants (3.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (3.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Kidmore End list clear aligners, the nearest 2.6 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 Kidmore End are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, 3.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 37 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kidmore End
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Orthodontist in Kidmore End: This page was put together for people in Kidmore End who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Oxfordshire.
Facts about Kidmore End
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The local picture in Kidmore End
By ONS classification, Kidmore End falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Kidmore End sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 19.1% of Kidmore End's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.3% of the 1,676 residents in Kidmore End's census neighbourhood, above the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, Kidmore End is better served than 83% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Kidmore End attend schools such as Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (0.3 miles) and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (2.1 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Kidmore End'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 Kidmore End is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 37 miles away.
Local treatment availability around Kidmore End
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Kidmore End itself. The nearest recorded are Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading, about 3 miles away; U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, about 3 miles away; and Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care) in Calcot, about 4 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Kidmore End
Orthodontic treatment in Kidmore End 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Kidmore End
- 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 Kidmore End
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Kidmore End. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Kidmore End sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 19.1% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,676 residents in the neighbourhood around Kidmore End, 9.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. Kidmore End has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Kidmore End are Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (0.3 miles) and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (2.1 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Kidmore End'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 Kidmore End is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 37 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Kidmore End
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Kidmore End can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Kidmore End offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kidmore End. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kidmore End
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Kidmore End, Oxfordshire with surrounding locations. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Chalkhouse Green, Sonning Common, Kingwood Common, Peppard Hill, Tokers Green, and Chazey Heath.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Kidmore End
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kidmore End often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kidmore End?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kidmore End is Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading, about 2.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Riverside Dental Centre (3.0 miles) and U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (3.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kidmore End?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Kidmore End, 26 practices within 10 miles and 115 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kidmore End?
The nearest practice to Kidmore End that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, about 3.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Medicare Clinic - Reading (3.6 miles) and Puresmile Reading Dental And Implants (3.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kidmore End, 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 Kidmore End, Oxfordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.