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Orthodontic practices near Maidford

On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Maidford; 66 practices within 20. The closest is The Private Dental Centre in Northampton, 10.3 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
The Private Dental CentreNorthampton10.3 miles north-east––✓4.9 (470 reviews)
Invisalign Northampton Diamond ProviderNorthampton10.4 miles north-east–––3.9 (39 reviews)
DSE Dental PracticeNorthampton10.4 miles north-east–––4.9 (66 reviews)
Cliftonville DentalNorthampton10.9 miles north-east–––4.9 (98 reviews)
David Neal Dental - HastingsNorthampton10.9 miles north-east–––4.9 (306 reviews)
Harborough Road Dental PracticeNorthampton10.9 miles north-east–––2.6 (68 reviews)
PURELY ORTHODONTICSNorthampton11.0 miles north-east✓–––
Moopen Dental Care NorthamptonNorthampton11.2 miles north-east✓–✓4.1 (1,064 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Maidford with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Northampton, 10.3 miles north-east; the next are Banbury (11.9 miles south-west) and Rugby (14.1 miles north).

PlacePracticesNearest
Northampton910.3 miles north-east
Banbury611.9 miles south-west
Rugby1114.1 miles north
Bloxham115.3 miles south-west
Milton Keynes316.1 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 Maidford

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Rugby Smiles Dental Clinic (5.0 from 448 reviews), 15.6 miles north-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Rugby Smiles Dental ClinicRugby5.0 (448 reviews)15.6 miles north-west
Dentibond Dental Nursing AgencyBanbury5.0 (33 reviews)12.8 miles south-west
Aspects Dental & ReferralMilton Keynes4.9 (643 reviews)16.9 miles south-east
Bloxham Dental @ BanburyBloxham4.9 (538 reviews)15.3 miles south-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Maidford at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaWest Northamptonshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1615.5% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,733 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7% aged 16 to 24 and 26.5% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre40 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health14.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within West Northamptonshire194th closest to an orthodontic practice of 203 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.1% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Northamptonshire
Nearest university dental hospitalBirmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 40 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsCampion School — 5.3 miles
Sponne School — 5.6 miles
Schools in council area205 schools, 70,375 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay25.5% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesThe Private Dental Centre, Northampton — 10 miles
Banbury Dental Surgery, Banbury — 12 miles
Kreate Dental Rugby | Dental Excellence For You And Your Family, Rugby — 14 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles0 within 10 miles, 66 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentistWeedon Healthy Tooth Team — 4 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 Maidford

The nearest practice to Maidford is The Private Dental Centre in Northampton, 10.3 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 66 practices are within 20 miles.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Kreate Dental Rugby | Dental Excellence For You And Your Family (14.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Private Dental Centre (10.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Maidford list clear aligners, the nearest 10.3 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 Maidford are commissioned by NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is PURELY ORTHODONTICS in Northampton, 11 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 40 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Maidford to The Private Dental Centre is roughly 25 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 270 to 540 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £120 to £245 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 270 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Maidford

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Compare braces and clear aligners in Maidford

Orthodontist in Maidford: People weighing up braces or aligners in Maidford can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of West Northamptonshire.

Nearby location pages

If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Adstone, Farthingstone, Blakesley, Litchborough, Great Everdon, and Everdon.

Maidford in context

Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Maidford sits within NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.5% of Maidford's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,733 residents in the neighbourhood around Maidford, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Northamptonshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Maidford; the nearest is about 10 miles away. Regionally, 25.5% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Maidford are served by secondary schools including Campion School (5.3 miles) and Sponne School (5.6 miles). There are 205 schools and 70,375 pupils in Maidford's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Maidford falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Maidford is about 40 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.

What we know about practices near Maidford

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Maidford. The nearest we do hold are The Private Dental Centre in Northampton, about 10 miles away; Banbury Dental Surgery, about 12 miles away; and Kreate Dental Rugby | Dental Excellence For You And Your Family, about 14 miles away.

About Maidford

Adstone is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south-west of Maidford.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Maidford

The orthodontic landscape in Maidford offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Maidford

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Maidford — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Maidford

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Maidford helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Maidford — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Maidford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Maidford

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Maidford often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Maidford?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Maidford is The Private Dental Centre in Northampton, about 10.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Invisalign Northampton Diamond Provider (10.4 miles) and DSE Dental Practice (10.4 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Maidford?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Maidford, 0 practices within 10 miles and 66 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Northampton, 10.3 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Maidford?

The nearest practice to Maidford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is PURELY ORTHODONTICS in Northampton, about 11.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Moopen Dental Care Northampton (11.2 miles) and Banbury Dental Surgery (11.9 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Maidford, West Northamptonshire?

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 Maidford, West Northamptonshire?

Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.

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TitleMaidford, West Northamptonshire Clear Braces & Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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