Orthodontic practices near Ludwell
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Ludwell; 18 practices within 20. The closest is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, 15.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 15.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (149 reviews) |
| Mid-Wessex OrthodonticsSalisbury | 15.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.0 (8 reviews) |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 15.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Salisbury Orthodontics LtdSalisbury | 15.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (210 reviews) |
| Ahmed GiaziriSalisbury | 15.8 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 15.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (165 reviews) |
| Inspire Orthodontic CentreSalisbury | 16.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| INSPIRE ORTHODONTICSSalisbury | 16.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ludwell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Salisbury, 15.4 miles east; the next are Frome (17.3 miles north-west) and Broadstone (18.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 8 | 15.4 miles east |
| Frome | 4 | 17.3 miles north-west |
| Broadstone | 2 | 18.4 miles south |
| Ringwood | 1 | 18.5 miles south-east |
| Poole | 7 | 19.1 miles south |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 19.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ludwell
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Sarum Dental Practice in Salisbury (5.0 from 165 reviews), 15.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 15.8 miles east |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 15.4 miles east |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 18.5 miles south-east |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 15.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ludwell 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,007 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.3% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 558th closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.1% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Shaftesbury School — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 782 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 | Fisherton Dental Care, Salisbury — 15 miles Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 17 miles Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 18 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 3 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 Ludwell
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Ludwell; the nearest is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, 15.4 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 18 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Fisherton Dental Care (15.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (15.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Ludwell list clear aligners, the nearest 15.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ludwell are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd, 15.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 37 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ludwell to Fisherton Dental Care is roughly 35 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 400 to 800 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £180 to £360 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 240 to 400 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ludwell
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Orthodontist in Ludwell: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Ludwell keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Ludwell or another part of Wiltshire.
Local orthodontic signals in Ludwell
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ludwell itself. The closest on record are Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 15 miles away; Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 17 miles away; and Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 18 miles away.
Ludwell at a glance
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Middle Coombe, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Lower Coombe, Middle Coombe, Lillies Green, Donhead St Mary, Higher Coombe, and Birdbush may also help.
Ludwell in context
Ludwell is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Ludwell sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.8% of Ludwell's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.1% of the 2,007 residents in Ludwell's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. People in Ludwell usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 15 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Ludwell attend schools such as Shaftesbury School (2.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ludwell's Local Authority area covers 263 schools and 74,539 pupils, according to DfE figures. Ludwell's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Ludwell is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Ludwell
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ludwell has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Ludwell
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ludwell
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ludwell 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Ludwell
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Ludwell — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ludwell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ludwell
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Ludwell, Wiltshire, these local links help you keep browsing. If you're still deciding, related pages for Lower Coombe, Middle Coombe, Lillies Green, Donhead St Mary, Higher Coombe, and Birdbush may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ludwell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ludwell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ludwell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ludwell is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 15.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Mid-Wessex Orthodontics (15.7 miles) and The Private Treatment Centre (15.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ludwell?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ludwell, 0 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Salisbury, 15.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ludwell?
The nearest practice to Ludwell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd, about 15.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Sarum Dental Practice (15.8 miles) and INSPIRE ORTHODONTICS (16.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ludwell, Wiltshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ludwell, Wiltshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.