Orthodontic practices near Ludgershall
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ludgershall; 5 practices within 10 and 35 practices within 20. The closest is Andover Advanced Dental Centre, 6.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Advanced Dental CentreAndover | 6.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (414 reviews) |
| Dental ConceptsAndover | 6.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (444 reviews) |
| Smile CircleAndover | 6.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | – |
| Andover Dental PracticeAndover | 6.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (759 reviews) |
| New Street Dental CareAndover | 7.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (635 reviews) |
| Denise Taylor OrthodonticsStockbridge | 11.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (32 reviews) |
| The Savernake Dental PracticeMarlborough | 11.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (683 reviews) |
| Dentalcare Marlborough and OrthodonticsMarlborough | 12.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (198 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ludgershall with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Andover, 6.2 miles south-east; the next are Stockbridge (11.4 miles south-east) and Marlborough (11.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Andover | 5 | 6.2 miles south-east |
| Stockbridge | 1 | 11.4 miles south-east |
| Marlborough | 3 | 11.5 miles north |
| Salisbury | 8 | 14.8 miles south-west |
| Newbury | 9 | 15.9 miles north-east |
| Winchester | 4 | 18.5 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 Ludgershall
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is New Street Dental Care in Andover (5.0 from 635 reviews), 7.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Street Dental CareAndover | 5.0 (635 reviews) | 7.1 miles south-east |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 14.9 miles south-west |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 15.3 miles south-west |
| Newbury Smile StudioNewbury | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 16.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ludgershall at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wiltshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 4,427 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,575 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 30.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 774 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 321st closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Wellington Academy — 0.9 miles Harrow Way Community School — 5.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,121 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 263 schools, 74,539 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Andover Advanced Dental Centre, Andover — 6 miles Denise Taylor Orthodontics, Stockbridge — 11 miles The Savernake Dental Practice, Marlborough — 12 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 | 5 within 10 miles, 35 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 Ludgershall
From Ludgershall the nearest practice is Andover Advanced Dental Centre, 6.2 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 5 practices, and within 20 there are 35.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Andover Advanced Dental Centre (6.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Circle (6.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Ludgershall list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 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 Ludgershall are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Concepts in Andover, 6.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ludgershall to Andover Advanced Dental Centre 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 19.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ludgershall
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Orthodontist in Ludgershall: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Ludgershall. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Wiltshire, not just Ludgershall. Ludgershall — a small town with a population of around 4,427 — is covered on this page specifically.
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Facts about Ludgershall
Ludgershall has a population of around 4,427, making it a small town within Wiltshire. Just around 2 km south-east, Faberstown is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Ludgershall in context
Ludgershall — larger rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 15.9% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,575 residents in the neighbourhood around Ludgershall, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Ludgershall; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 15% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Ludgershall attend schools such as The Wellington Academy (0.9 miles) and Harrow Way Community School (5.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 263 schools and 74,539 pupils across Ludgershall's Local Authority. Ludgershall's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England.
Local orthodontic signals in Ludgershall
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ludgershall itself. The nearest we do hold are Andover Advanced Dental Centre, about 6 miles away; Denise Taylor Orthodontics in Stockbridge, about 11 miles away; and The Savernake Dental Practice in Marlborough, about 12 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Ludgershall
Many people in Ludgershall delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Ludgershall runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Ludgershall
Patients in Ludgershall 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Ludgershall
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Ludgershall — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ludgershall. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ludgershall
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Ludgershall, Wiltshire. Nearby pages covering Faberstown, Perham Down, Great Shoddesden, Little Shoddesden, Cadley, and Collingbourne Ducis may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ludgershall
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ludgershall often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ludgershall?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ludgershall is Andover Advanced Dental Centre, about 6.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Dental Concepts (6.2 miles) and Smile Circle (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ludgershall?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ludgershall, 5 practices within 10 miles and 35 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Andover, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ludgershall?
The nearest practice to Ludgershall that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental Concepts in Andover, about 6.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include New Street Dental Care (7.1 miles) and Dentalcare Marlborough and Orthodontics (12.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ludgershall, Wiltshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ludgershall, Wiltshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.