Orthodontic practices near Lockinge
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Lockinge, 11 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is Your New Smile Harwell, 3.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your New Smile HarwellHarwell | 3.4 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (40 reviews) |
| Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant DentistryDidcot | 6.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (730 reviews) |
| Busby House Dental CentreDidcot | 6.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (929 reviews) |
| Ladygrove Dental PracticeDidcot | 6.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (151 reviews) |
| Ock Street ClinicAbingdon | 7.1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (146 reviews) |
| Bath Street Dental PracticeAbingdon | 7.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (139 reviews) |
| TAHA Dental ExcellenceAbingdon | 7.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (253 reviews) |
| Precinct Dental PracticeAbingdon | 7.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (373 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lockinge with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Harwell, 3.4 miles east; the next are Didcot (6.7 miles east) and Abingdon (7.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Harwell | 1 | 3.4 miles east |
| Didcot | 3 | 6.7 miles east |
| Abingdon | 5 | 7.1 miles north-east |
| Radley | 2 | 8.4 miles north-east |
| Oxford | 10 | 11.7 miles north |
| Newbury | 9 | 13.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lockinge
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), 7.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TAHA Dental ExcellenceAbingdon | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 7.2 miles north-east |
| Newbury Smile StudioNewbury | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 13.5 miles south |
| Your New Smile HarwellHarwell | 5.0 (40 reviews) | 3.4 miles east |
| Westbrook House Dental & Implant CentreNewbury | 5.0 (17 reviews) | 13.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lockinge at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Vale of White Horse |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,602 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 24.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 36 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Oxfordshire | 197th closest to an orthodontic practice of 445 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.4 miles away, closer than 53% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.7% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Oxfordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Alfred's — 1.7 miles St Johns CofE Academy — 2.3 miles Aureus School — 5.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,035 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Your New Smile Harwell, Harwell — 3 miles Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, Didcot — 7 miles Ock Street Clinic, Abingdon — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 62 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 Lockinge
Lockinge is 3.4 miles from Your New Smile Harwell, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry (6.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Lockinge list clear aligners, the nearest 6.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lockinge are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, 6.7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lockinge
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Orthodontist in Lockinge: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Lockinge. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Oxfordshire and the surrounding area.
Area profile for Lockinge
ONS classifies Lockinge as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Lockinge. Census figures show 16.8% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.7% of the 1,602 residents in Lockinge's census neighbourhood, above the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. Secondary-age pupils near Lockinge attend schools such as King Alfred's (1.7 miles) and St Johns CofE Academy (2.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Lockinge's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Where Lockinge sits locally
Just under 1 km east, Ardington is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Continue your local research
Pages for Ardington, West Ginge, Grove, Wantage, West Hendred, and East Ginge follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Practice data for Lockinge
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lockinge. The nearest recorded are Your New Smile Harwell, about 3 miles away; Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, about 7 miles away; and Ock Street Clinic in Abingdon, about 7 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Lockinge
Starting orthodontic treatment in Lockinge can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lockinge
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Lockinge. Lockinge's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Lockinge falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Lockinge's under-16 share sits at 16.8%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.7% of the 1,602 residents in Lockinge's census neighbourhood, above the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. Families in Lockinge are served by secondary schools including King Alfred's (1.7 miles) and St Johns CofE Academy (2.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Lockinge among England's less deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Lockinge
Patients in Lockinge have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Treatment Options in Lockinge — Local Context
Provision in Lockinge varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Lockinge — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 16.8% of Lockinge's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.7% of the 1,602 residents in Lockinge's census neighbourhood, above the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. The closest secondary schools to Lockinge are King Alfred's (1.7 miles) and St Johns CofE Academy (2.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Lockinge among England's less deprived areas. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lockinge. The nearest we do hold are Your New Smile Harwell, about 3 miles away; Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, about 7 miles away; and Ock Street Clinic in Abingdon, about 7 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lockinge. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lockinge
If Lockinge, Oxfordshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. If you're still deciding, related pages for Ardington, West Ginge, Grove, Wantage, West Hendred, and East Ginge may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lockinge
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lockinge often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lockinge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lockinge is Your New Smile Harwell, about 3.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry (6.7 miles) and Busby House Dental Centre (6.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lockinge?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Lockinge, 11 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lockinge?
The nearest practice to Lockinge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, about 6.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Busby House Dental Centre (6.8 miles) and Ladygrove Dental Practice (6.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lockinge, Oxfordshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lockinge, Oxfordshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.