Orthodontic practices near Lower Assendon
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lower Assendon; 34 practices within 10 and 126 practices within 20. The closest is Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading, 5.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (263 reviews) |
| Riverside Dental CentreReading | 6.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.3 (89 reviews) |
| DrBK Clinic ReadingReading | 6.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
| DENTALIGN ORTHODONTICSMarlow | 6.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Toothpick Dental Staff Agency LtdReading | 6.7 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (75 reviews) |
| Puresmile Reading Dental And ImplantsReading | 6.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (245 reviews) |
| Belur Orthodontics - Specialist Orthodontist in MarlowMarlow | 6.8 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (25 reviews) |
| Reading SmilesReading | 6.8 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (734 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lower Assendon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Reading, 5.7 miles south; the next are Marlow (6.7 miles east) and Mapledurham (7.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 13 | 5.7 miles south |
| Marlow | 2 | 6.7 miles east |
| Mapledurham | 1 | 7.1 miles south-west |
| Lower Earley | 4 | 7.6 miles south |
| Calcot | 2 | 8.1 miles south-west |
| Maidenhead | 3 | 8.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lower Assendon
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), 7.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Earley Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (389 reviews) | 7.3 miles south |
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (263 reviews) | 5.7 miles south |
| The Haven Dental PracticeLower Earley | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 7.6 miles south |
| Toothpick Dental Staff Agency LtdReading | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 6.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Assendon 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,279 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 22% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 54 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Oxfordshire | 335th closest to an orthodontic practice of 445 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.4% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Oxfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Gillotts School — 1.7 miles Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge — 3.6 miles The Piggott School — 4.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 934 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Caversham Heights Dental Practice, Reading — 6 miles DENTALIGN ORTHODONTICS, Marlow — 7 miles U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic, Mapledurham — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 34 within 10 miles, 126 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | RG9 |
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 Lower Assendon
From Lower Assendon the nearest practice is Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading, 5.7 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 are 34 practices, and within 20 there are 126.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Puresmile Reading Dental And Implants (6.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Lower Assendon list clear aligners, the nearest 5.7 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 Lower Assendon are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is DENTALIGN ORTHODONTICS in Marlow, 6.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 35 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lower Assendon to Caversham Heights Dental Practice is roughly 15 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Assendon
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Orthodontist in Lower Assendon: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Lower Assendon often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is relevant to searches focused on both Lower Assendon and the wider Oxfordshire area.
Practice data for Lower Assendon
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lower Assendon. The closest on record are Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading, about 6 miles away; DENTALIGN ORTHODONTICS in Marlow, about 7 miles away; and U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, about 7 miles away.
Lower Assendon in context
Lower Assendon 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. Census data puts 16.9% of Lower Assendon's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,279 residents in the neighbourhood around Lower Assendon, 8.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Lower Assendon; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Lower Assendon attend schools such as Gillotts School (1.7 miles) and Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (3.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Lower Assendon close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lower Assendon is about 35 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.
Lower Assendon in numbers
Bix is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-west of Lower Assendon.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Bix, Middle Assendon, Rotherfield Greys, Fawley Bottom, Greys Green, and Fawley if you are weighing up more than one location.
All Orthodontic Options in Lower Assendon Explained
Patients in Lower Assendon 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 Lower Assendon — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Lower Assendon. Lower Assendon 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. Census data puts 16.9% of Lower Assendon's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,279 residents in the neighbourhood around Lower Assendon, 8.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Lower Assendon; the nearest is about 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Lower Assendon are Gillotts School (1.7 miles) and Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (3.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Lower Assendon close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lower Assendon is about 35 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lower Assendon itself. The closest on record are Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading, about 6 miles away; DENTALIGN ORTHODONTICS in Marlow, about 7 miles away; and U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, about 7 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
The Orthodontic Journey in Lower Assendon
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Lower Assendon helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Lower Assendon
Every case in Lower Assendon 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 Lower Assendon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lower Assendon
This section helps connect Lower Assendon, Oxfordshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can keep exploring with related pages for Bix, Middle Assendon, Rotherfield Greys, Fawley Bottom, Greys Green, and Fawley.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Assendon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Assendon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Assendon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Assendon is Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading, about 5.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Riverside Dental Centre (6.1 miles) and DrBK Clinic Reading (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Assendon?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lower Assendon, 34 practices within 10 miles and 126 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Reading, 5.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Assendon?
The nearest practice to Lower Assendon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is DENTALIGN ORTHODONTICS in Marlow, about 6.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Puresmile Reading Dental And Implants (6.7 miles) and Kendrick View Dental Practice - Reading (7.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Assendon, Oxfordshire?
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 Lower Assendon, Oxfordshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.