Orthodontic practices near Knowl Hill
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Knowl Hill, 55 practices within 10 and 129 practices within 20. The closest is Optima Dental Care in Maidenhead, 3.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optima Dental CareMaidenhead | 3.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (94 reviews) |
| Belmont Lodge Dental HealthMaidenhead | 4.0 miles east | – | – | – | 3.4 (78 reviews) |
| MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidenhead | 4.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Acorn Dental CareMaidenhead | 4.7 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (650 reviews) |
| DENTALIGN ORTHODONTICSMarlow | 4.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Belur Orthodontics - Specialist Orthodontist in MarlowMarlow | 4.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (25 reviews) |
| The Haven Dental PracticeLower Earley | 6.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Dental VisionLower Earley | 6.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (36 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Knowl Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Maidenhead, 3.9 miles east; the next are Marlow (4.7 miles north-east) and Lower Earley (6.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead | 4 | 3.9 miles east |
| Marlow | 2 | 4.7 miles north-east |
| Lower Earley | 4 | 6.4 miles south-west |
| Wokingham | 6 | 6.5 miles south |
| Reading | 12 | 6.7 miles south-west |
| Bracknell | 1 | 7.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Knowl Hill
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), 6.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Earley Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (389 reviews) | 6.7 miles south-west |
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (263 reviews) | 7.3 miles west |
| The Haven Dental PracticeLower Earley | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 6.4 miles south-west |
| Toothpick Dental Staff Agency LtdReading | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 7.3 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Knowl Hill at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| 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 |
| Population | 910 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,453 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 25.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 91 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Wokingham | 31st closest to an orthodontic practice of 44 places in the county (the county median is 2.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 8% across neighbourhoods in Wokingham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Piggott School — 2.6 miles Newlands Girls' School — 2.7 miles Cox Green School — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 4,310 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 83 schools, 27,804 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Optima Dental Care, Maidenhead — 4 miles DENTALIGN ORTHODONTICS, Marlow — 5 miles The Haven Dental Practice, Lower Earley — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 55 within 10 miles, 129 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 Knowl Hill
The nearest practice to Knowl Hill is Optima Dental Care in Maidenhead, 3.9 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 55 practices, and within 20 there are 129.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Earley Dental Practice (6.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Rooms Wokingham (6.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Knowl Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 4.7 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 Knowl Hill are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, 4.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 30 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Knowl Hill
Wokingham12 nearby locationsOrthodontic treatment options in Knowl Hill
Orthodontist in Knowl Hill: People weighing up braces or aligners in Knowl Hill can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Wokingham. Knowl Hill — a small village with a population of around 910 — is covered on this page specifically.
Keep exploring nearby
You can continue browsing related location pages including Warren Row, Kiln Green, The Holt, Waltham St Lawrence, Hare Hatch, and Littlewick Green if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
The local picture in Knowl Hill
Knowl Hill is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Knowl Hill's under-16 share sits at 16.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,453 residents in Knowl Hill's census neighbourhood, below the 8% average across Wokingham. Knowl Hill has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Knowl Hill are The Piggott School (2.6 miles) and Newlands Girls' School (2.7 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Knowl Hill's Local Authority area covers 83 schools and 27,804 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Knowl Hill sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Knowl Hill is about 30 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.
Local context for Knowl Hill
Around 910 people live in Knowl Hill, which is a small village within Wokingham. Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Warren Row, the closest linked location.
What we know about practices near Knowl Hill
There is no orthodontist on our records in Knowl Hill itself. The nearest we do hold are Optima Dental Care in Maidenhead, about 4 miles away; DENTALIGN ORTHODONTICS in Marlow, about 5 miles away; and The Haven Dental Practice in Lower Earley, about 6 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Knowl Hill
Patients in Knowl Hill 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Knowl Hill
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Knowl Hill
Orthodontic treatment in Knowl Hill is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Knowl Hill
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Knowl Hill follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Knowl Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Knowl Hill
This section helps connect Knowl Hill, Wokingham to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Related nearby location pages such as Warren Row, Kiln Green, The Holt, Waltham St Lawrence, Hare Hatch, and Littlewick Green can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Knowl Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Knowl Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Knowl Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Knowl Hill is Optima Dental Care in Maidenhead, about 3.9 miles to the east. The next closest are Belmont Lodge Dental Health (4.0 miles) and MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (4.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Knowl Hill?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Knowl Hill, 55 practices within 10 miles and 129 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Knowl Hill?
The nearest practice to Knowl Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, about 4.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include DENTALIGN ORTHODONTICS (4.7 miles) and Earley Dental Practice (6.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Knowl Hill, Wokingham?
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 Knowl Hill, Wokingham?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.