Orthodontic practices near Littlemore
On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Littlemore, 25 practices within 10 and 47 practices within 20. The closest is Westbridge Dental Practice in Oxford, 0.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbridge Dental PracticeOxford | 0.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (256 reviews) |
| Oxford DentalMedOxford | 2.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.3 (32 reviews) |
| One The GalleryOxford | 2.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (76 reviews) |
| The Oxford Smile Clinics - DidcotOxford | 2.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (37 reviews) |
| Oxford OrthodonticsMarston | 2.8 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (269 reviews) |
| THE WINDMILL ORTHODONTIC CENTREOxford | 2.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 30 Beaumont Street Dental Practice - OxfordOxford | 3.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Accessible OrthodonticsOxford | 3.0 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (449 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Littlemore with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oxford, 0.8 miles north; the next are Marston (2.8 miles north) and Radley (3.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 11 | 0.8 miles north |
| Marston | 1 | 2.8 miles north |
| Radley | 2 | 3.1 miles south-west |
| Abingdon | 5 | 3.1 miles south-west |
| Kidlington | 3 | 7.3 miles north |
| Didcot | 3 | 7.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Littlemore
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is TAHA Dental Excellence in Abingdon (5.0 from 253 reviews), 4.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TAHA Dental ExcellenceAbingdon | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 4.4 miles south-west |
| Thame OrthodonticsThame | 5.0 (56 reviews) | 10.5 miles east |
| Your New Smile HarwellHarwell | 5.0 (40 reviews) | 10.3 miles south |
| Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant DentistryDidcot | 4.9 (730 reviews) | 7.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Littlemore at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Oxford |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 28.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,194 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 36.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 27.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,219 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 19 practices, more than 90% of towns in England |
| Access within Oxfordshire | 31st closest to an orthodontic practice of 445 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.4% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Oxfordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Oxford Academy — 0.2 miles Greyfriars Catholic School — 1.3 miles Oxford Spires Academy — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,788 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Westbridge Dental Practice, Oxford — under a mile Oxford Orthodontics, Marston — 3 miles UNIT 8 (PEACHCROFT ORTHODONTICS), Abingdon — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 25 within 10 miles, 47 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 Littlemore
Littlemore has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Westbridge Dental Practice in Oxford is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 25 practices, and within 20 there are 47.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Oxford Smile Clinics - Didcot (2.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Accessible Orthodontics (3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Littlemore list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Littlemore are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Westbridge Dental Practice in Oxford, under a mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Littlemore
Oxfordshire12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Littlemore
Orthodontist in Littlemore: People weighing up braces or aligners in Littlemore can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Littlemore and the wider Oxfordshire area.
Littlemore in context
Littlemore is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Littlemore skews family-heavy: 28.4% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 10.4% of the 2,194 residents in Littlemore's census neighbourhood, above the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), Littlemore has more choice than 90% of towns in England. Families in Littlemore are served by secondary schools including The Oxford Academy (0.2 miles) and Greyfriars Catholic School (1.3 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Littlemore's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England.
More local pages to browse
Nearby location pages including Cowley, Sandford-on-Thames, Blackbird Leys, Florence Park, Iffley, and New Headington can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Littlemore at a glance
Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Cowley, the closest linked location.
Local orthodontic signals in Littlemore
There is no orthodontist on our records in Littlemore itself. The closest on record are Westbridge Dental Practice in Oxford, under a mile away; Oxford Orthodontics in Marston, about 3 miles away; and UNIT 8 (PEACHCROFT ORTHODONTICS) in Abingdon, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Littlemore
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Littlemore has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Littlemore — Local Context
Practices serving Littlemore differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. By ONS classification, Littlemore falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Littlemore sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Littlemore skews family-heavy: 28.4% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Littlemore, 10.4% of the 2,194 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Littlemore has 19 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 90% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Littlemore are The Oxford Academy (0.2 miles) and Greyfriars Catholic School (1.3 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Littlemore sits among the more deprived areas of England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Littlemore itself. The closest on record are Westbridge Dental Practice in Oxford, under a mile away; Oxford Orthodontics in Marston, about 3 miles away; and UNIT 8 (PEACHCROFT ORTHODONTICS) in Abingdon, about 3 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Littlemore
Starting orthodontic treatment in Littlemore can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Littlemore — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Littlemore. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Littlemore
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Littlemore, Oxfordshire within a broader nearby area. You can keep exploring with related pages for Cowley, Sandford-on-Thames, Blackbird Leys, Florence Park, Iffley, and New Headington.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Littlemore
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Littlemore often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Littlemore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Littlemore is Westbridge Dental Practice in Oxford, about 0.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Oxford DentalMed (2.0 miles) and One The Gallery (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Littlemore?
Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Littlemore, 25 practices within 10 miles and 47 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Littlemore?
The nearest practice to Littlemore that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Westbridge Dental Practice in Oxford, about 0.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include One The Gallery (2.1 miles) and The Oxford Smile Clinics - Didcot (2.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Littlemore, Oxfordshire?
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 Littlemore, Oxfordshire?
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.