Orthodontic practices near Mortimer
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Mortimer; 29 practices within 10 and 80 practices within 20. The closest is Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, 5.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lane OrthodonticsCalcot | 5.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (259 reviews) |
| Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care)Calcot | 5.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (916 reviews) |
| Guinea Court Dental SurgeryOld Basing | 5.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (410 reviews) |
| Medicare Clinic - ReadingReading | 5.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (1,324 reviews) |
| Markham Associates Dental SurgeonsReading | 6.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (306 reviews) |
| U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic ClinicMapledurham | 6.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (103 reviews) |
| Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery & OrthodonticsReading | 6.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Kendrick View Dental Practice - ReadingReading | 6.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (231 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Mortimer with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Calcot, 5.2 miles north; the next are Old Basing (5.9 miles south) and Reading (5.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Calcot | 2 | 5.2 miles north |
| Old Basing | 1 | 5.9 miles south |
| Reading | 13 | 5.9 miles north-east |
| Mapledurham | 1 | 6.3 miles north |
| Basingstoke | 5 | 7.0 miles south |
| Lower Earley | 4 | 7.2 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Mortimer
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Guinea Court Dental Surgery in Old Basing (5.0 from 410 reviews), 5.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea Court Dental SurgeryOld Basing | 5.0 (410 reviews) | 5.9 miles south |
| Earley Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (389 reviews) | 7.0 miles north-east |
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (263 reviews) | 7.3 miles north-east |
| The Haven Dental PracticeLower Earley | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 7.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Mortimer at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Berkshire |
| 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,928 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 27% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 144 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Berkshire | 74th closest to an orthodontic practice of 129 places in the county (the county median is 4.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.3% here, against 8.3% across neighbourhoods in West Berkshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Willink School — 1.2 miles Theale Green School — 4.1 miles Oakbank School — 4.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,205 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 98 schools, 29,723 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Park Lane Orthodontics, Calcot — 5 miles Guinea Court Dental Surgery, Old Basing — 6 miles Medicare Clinic - Reading, Reading — 6 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 29 within 10 miles, 80 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 Mortimer
From Mortimer the nearest practice is Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, 5.2 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 29 practices, and within 20 there are 80.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care) (5.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (6.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 24 of the practices around Mortimer list clear aligners, the nearest 5.2 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 Mortimer are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, 5.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Mortimer to Park Lane Orthodontics is roughly 10 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
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Local treatment availability around Mortimer
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Mortimer. The nearest we do hold are Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, about 5 miles away; Guinea Court Dental Surgery in Old Basing, about 6 miles away; and Medicare Clinic - Reading, about 6 miles away.
The local picture in Mortimer
Mortimer is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Mortimer's under-16 share sits at 17.6%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,928 residents in the neighbourhood around Mortimer, 8.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 8.3% average across West Berkshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Mortimer; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Families in Mortimer are served by secondary schools including The Willink School (1.2 miles) and Theale Green School (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Mortimer's Local Authority has 98 schools educating 29,723 pupils (DfE data). Mortimer's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Mortimer
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Mortimer often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mortimer?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mortimer is Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, about 5.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care) (5.4 miles) and Guinea Court Dental Surgery (5.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mortimer?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Mortimer, 29 practices within 10 miles and 80 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Calcot, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Mortimer?
The nearest practice to Mortimer that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, about 5.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Medicare Clinic - Reading (5.9 miles) and U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (6.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Mortimer, West Berkshire?
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 Mortimer, West Berkshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.