Orthodontic practices near Long Compton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Long Compton; 1 practice within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, 9.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxham Dental @ BanburyBloxham | 9.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (538 reviews) |
| Dentibond Dental Nursing AgencyBanbury | 10.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
| 41 South Bar Dental Practice - BanburyBanbury | 11.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (13 reviews) |
| BANBURY ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDBanbury | 11.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Specialist Orthodontic Solutions BanburyBanbury | 11.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Amsel and Wilkins Dental PracticeBanbury | 11.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (74 reviews) |
| Banbury Dental SurgeryBanbury | 11.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (276 reviews) |
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 14.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (296 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Long Compton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bloxham, 9.0 miles east; the next are Banbury (10.7 miles north-east) and Upper Heyford (14.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bloxham | 1 | 9.0 miles east |
| Banbury | 6 | 10.7 miles north-east |
| Upper Heyford | 1 | 14.5 miles east |
| Witney | 3 | 14.5 miles south |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 5 | 14.8 miles north-west |
| Kidlington | 3 | 16.8 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Long Compton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Stratford Orthodontics in Stratford-upon-Avon (5.0 from 865 reviews), 15.0 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford OrthodonticsStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (865 reviews) | 15.0 miles north |
| Evesham Place DentalStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (587 reviews) | 14.9 miles north |
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 5.0 (296 reviews) | 14.5 miles east |
| Dentibond Dental Nursing AgencyBanbury | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 10.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Long Compton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Stratford-on-Avon |
| NHS dental services | NHS Coventry and Warwickshire 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 764 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,221 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 23.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 41 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Warwickshire | 344th closest to an orthodontic practice of 355 places in the county (the county median is 4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Warwickshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chipping Norton School — 4.0 miles Shipston High School — 5.7 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, Bloxham — 9 miles Dentibond Dental Nursing Agency, Banbury — 11 miles Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic, Upper Heyford — 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 26 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 Long Compton
From Long Compton the nearest practice is Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, 9 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 26.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bloxham Dental @ Banbury (9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 21 of the practices around Long Compton list clear aligners, the nearest 9 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 Long Compton are commissioned by NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, 9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 37 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Long Compton to Bloxham Dental @ Banbury 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 230 to 470 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £210 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Long Compton
Warwickshire12 nearby locationsCompare braces and clear aligners in Long Compton
Orthodontist in Long Compton: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Long Compton. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Warwickshire. Long Compton — a small village with a population of around 764 — is covered on this page specifically.
Where Long Compton sits locally
Around 764 people live in Long Compton, which is a small village within Warwickshire. Heading south for around 2 km brings you to Little Rollright, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
You can continue browsing related location pages including Little Rollright, Cherington, Little Compton, Sutton under Brailes, Whichford, and Little Wolford if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
The local picture in Long Compton
Long Compton is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.5% of Long Compton's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Long Compton, 5.3% of the 2,221 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Warwickshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Long Compton; the nearest is about 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Long Compton are Chipping Norton School (4.0 miles) and Shipston High School (5.7 miles). Long Compton sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Long Compton is about 37 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
What local practice data suggests in Long Compton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Long Compton itself. The closest on record are Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, about 9 miles away; Dentibond Dental Nursing Agency in Banbury, about 11 miles away; and Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic in Upper Heyford, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Long Compton
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Long Compton has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Long Compton — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Long Compton vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Long Compton is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Long Compton. Long Compton has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.5% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 2,221 residents in Long Compton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Warwickshire. Long Compton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Regionally, 19.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Long Compton are Chipping Norton School (4.0 miles) and Shipston High School (5.7 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Long Compton is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Long Compton is about 37 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Long Compton. The closest on record are Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, about 9 miles away; Dentibond Dental Nursing Agency in Banbury, about 11 miles away; and Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic in Upper Heyford, about 14 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
The Orthodontic Journey in Long Compton
Starting orthodontic treatment in Long Compton 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Long Compton
Treatment in Long Compton runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Long Compton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Long Compton
This part of the page places Long Compton, Warwickshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering Little Rollright, Cherington, Little Compton, Sutton under Brailes, Whichford, and Little Wolford may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Long Compton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Long Compton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Long Compton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Long Compton is Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, about 9.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Dentibond Dental Nursing Agency (10.7 miles) and 41 South Bar Dental Practice - Banbury (11.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Long Compton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Long Compton, 1 practice within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bloxham, 9.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Long Compton?
The nearest practice to Long Compton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, about 9.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include 41 South Bar Dental Practice - Banbury (11.2 miles) and BANBURY ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (11.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Long Compton, Warwickshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Long Compton, Warwickshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.