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Orthodontic practices near Martin's Heron

On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Martin's Heron, 60 practices within 10 and 184 practices within 20. The closest is Ascot Dental Suite, 1.0 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Ascot Dental SuiteAscot1.0 miles north-east––✓4.9 (290 reviews)
Wildridings Dental PracticeBracknell1.8 miles west✓––4.2 (26 reviews)
Eledent SmilesAscot2.1 miles east–✓✓4.9 (59 reviews)
Sunninghill ClinicSunninghill2.8 miles east––✓4.8 (229 reviews)
Crowthorne Dental CentreCrowthorne4.1 miles south-west✓––4.8 (451 reviews)
Heathwood Dental PracticeCrowthorne4.3 miles south-west✓✓✓5.0 (67 reviews)
Mezier NabelWokingham4.7 miles west––––
Mr S J P Nel - Dentalign Orthodontics LLP (Wokingham)Wokingham4.7 miles west––––

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

Nearest places to Martin's Heron with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ascot, 1.0 miles north-east; the next are Bracknell (1.8 miles west) and Sunninghill (2.8 miles east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Ascot21.0 miles north-east
Bracknell11.8 miles west
Sunninghill12.8 miles east
Crowthorne24.1 miles south-west
Wokingham64.7 miles west
Camberley64.8 miles south-west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Martin's Heron

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Confidental Dental Practice in Camberley (5.0 from 611 reviews), 5.6 miles south-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Confidental Dental PracticeCamberley5.0 (611 reviews)5.6 miles south-west
Academy Dental CareSandhurst5.0 (413 reviews)5.4 miles south-west
Owlsmoor Dental PracticeCamberley5.0 (291 reviews)4.8 miles south-west
Heathwood Dental PracticeCrowthorne5.0 (67 reviews)4.3 miles south-west

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

Martin's Heron at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaBracknell Forest
NHS dental servicesNHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1616.4% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,247 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 33% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre3,872 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health9.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England
Access within Bracknell Forest15th closest to an orthodontic practice of 37 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles)
Nearest practice compared1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.8% here, against 7.7% across neighbourhoods in Bracknell Forest
Nearest university dental hospitalUCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 27 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsRanelagh School — 1.1 miles
The Brakenhale School — 1.3 miles
Garth Hill College — 1.5 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles5 schools, about 6,141 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area45 schools, 22,062 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesAscot Dental Suite, Ascot — 1 miles
Wildridings Dental Practice, Bracknell — 2 miles
Sunninghill Clinic, Sunninghill — 3 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles60 within 10 miles, 184 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 Martin's Heron

The nearest practice to Martin's Heron is Ascot Dental Suite, 1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 60 practices, and within 20 there are 184.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Ascot Dental Suite (1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Rooms Wokingham (4.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Martin's Heron list clear aligners, the nearest 1 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 Martin's Heron are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wildridings Dental Practice in Bracknell, 1.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 27 miles away.

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Orthodontist in Martin's Heron: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Martin's Heron often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Bracknell Forest, not just Martin's Heron.

Useful local orthodontic context for Martin's Heron

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Martin's Heron. The closest on record are Ascot Dental Suite, about a mile away; Wildridings Dental Practice in Bracknell, about 2 miles away; and Sunninghill Clinic, about 3 miles away.

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If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Bullbrook, Chavey Down, Crown Wood, Harmans Water, Whitegrove, and Winkfield Row.

Local context for Martin's Heron

The nearest other location we cover is Bullbrook, under 1 km to the west.

What official data says about Martin's Heron

Martin's Heron is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Martin's Heron's under-16 share sits at 16.4%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,247 residents in Martin's Heron's census neighbourhood, below the 7.7% average across Bracknell Forest. With 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, Martin's Heron is better served than 79% of towns in England. Families in Martin's Heron are served by secondary schools including Ranelagh School (1.1 miles) and The Brakenhale School (1.3 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 45 schools and 22,062 pupils in Martin's Heron's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Martin's Heron's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Martin's Heron is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 27 miles away.

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All Orthodontic Options in Martin's Heron Explained

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Treatment Options in Martin's Heron — Local Context

What's available in Martin's Heron depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Martin's Heron is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Martin's Heron sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.4% of Martin's Heron's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,247 residents in Martin's Heron's census neighbourhood, below the 7.7% average across Bracknell Forest. With 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, Martin's Heron is better served than 79% of towns in England. Families in Martin's Heron are served by secondary schools including Ranelagh School (1.1 miles) and The Brakenhale School (1.3 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Martin's Heron's Local Authority has 45 schools educating 22,062 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Martin's Heron among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Martin's Heron is about 27 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Martin's Heron itself. The closest on record are Ascot Dental Suite, about a mile away; Wildridings Dental Practice in Bracknell, about 2 miles away; and Sunninghill Clinic, about 3 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Martin's Heron

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Martin's Heron?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Martin's Heron is Ascot Dental Suite, about 1.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Wildridings Dental Practice (1.8 miles) and Eledent Smiles (2.1 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Martin's Heron?

Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Martin's Heron, 60 practices within 10 miles and 184 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Martin's Heron?

The nearest practice to Martin's Heron that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wildridings Dental Practice in Bracknell, about 1.8 miles to the west. Others nearby include Crowthorne Dental Centre (4.1 miles) and Heathwood Dental Practice (4.3 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Martin's Heron, Bracknell Forest?

The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Martin's Heron, Bracknell Forest?

Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.

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TitleMartin's Heron, Bracknell Forest Smile Straightening
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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