Orthodontic practices near Middle Assendon
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Middle Assendon; 33 practices within 10 and 120 practices within 20. The closest is Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading, 6.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 6.9 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (263 reviews) |
| Belur Orthodontics - Specialist Orthodontist in MarlowMarlow | 7.0 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (25 reviews) |
| DENTALIGN ORTHODONTICSMarlow | 7.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Riverside Dental CentreReading | 7.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.3 (89 reviews) |
| DrBK Clinic ReadingReading | 8.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
| U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic ClinicMapledurham | 8.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (103 reviews) |
| Toothpick Dental Staff Agency LtdReading | 8.0 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (75 reviews) |
| Reading SmilesReading | 8.0 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 Middle Assendon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Reading, 6.9 miles south; the next are Marlow (7.0 miles east) and Mapledurham (8.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 13 | 6.9 miles south |
| Marlow | 2 | 7.0 miles east |
| Mapledurham | 1 | 8.0 miles south-west |
| High Wycombe | 8 | 8.5 miles north-east |
| Calcot | 2 | 9.0 miles south-west |
| Lower Earley | 3 | 9.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Middle 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), 8.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Earley Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (389 reviews) | 8.7 miles south |
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (263 reviews) | 6.9 miles south |
| The Haven Dental PracticeLower Earley | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 9.0 miles south |
| Toothpick Dental Staff Agency LtdReading | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 8.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Middle 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 | 373rd 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 — 3.1 miles Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge — 4.5 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Caversham Heights Dental Practice, Reading — 7 miles Belur Orthodontics - Specialist Orthodontist in Marlow, Marlow — 7 miles U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic, Mapledurham — 8 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 | 33 within 10 miles, 120 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 Middle Assendon
The nearest practice to Middle Assendon is Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading, 6.9 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. Within 10 miles there are 33 practices, and within 20 there are 120.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Puresmile Reading Dental And Implants (8 miles) mentions a free consultation; U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Middle Assendon list clear aligners, the nearest 6.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Middle Assendon are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is DENTALIGN ORTHODONTICS in Marlow, 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 Middle 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 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 Middle Assendon
Oxfordshire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Middle Assendon
Orthodontist in Middle Assendon: This page was put together for people in Middle Assendon who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Middle Assendon itself or elsewhere in Oxfordshire.
Practice signals around Middle Assendon
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Middle Assendon itself. The closest on record are Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading, about 7 miles away; Belur Orthodontics - Specialist Orthodontist in Marlow, about 7 miles away; and U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, about 8 miles away.
Middle Assendon in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Middle Assendon sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.9% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.4% of the 1,279 residents in Middle Assendon's census neighbourhood, above the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. Middle Assendon has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Middle Assendon are Gillotts School (3.1 miles) and Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (4.5 miles). Middle Assendon's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Middle Assendon is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 35 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
More local pages to browse
For a broader view, related location pages cover Bix, Fawley Bottom, Lower Assendon, Maidensgrove, Fawley, and Rotherfield Greys as well as this one.
Middle Assendon at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Bix, around 1 km to the south-west.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Middle Assendon
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Middle Assendon helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Middle Assendon
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Middle Assendon follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Middle Assendon Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Middle Assendon can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Middle Assendon
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Middle Assendon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Middle Assendon
If Middle Assendon, Oxfordshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. For a broader comparison, pages for Bix, Fawley Bottom, Lower Assendon, Maidensgrove, Fawley, and Rotherfield Greys follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Middle Assendon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Middle Assendon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Middle Assendon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Middle Assendon is Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading, about 6.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Belur Orthodontics - Specialist Orthodontist in Marlow (7.0 miles) and DENTALIGN ORTHODONTICS (7.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Middle Assendon?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Middle Assendon, 33 practices within 10 miles and 120 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Reading, 6.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Middle Assendon?
The nearest practice to Middle Assendon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is DENTALIGN ORTHODONTICS in Marlow, about 7.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (8.0 miles) and Puresmile Reading Dental And Implants (8.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Middle Assendon, Oxfordshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Middle Assendon, Oxfordshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.