Orthodontic practices near Moulsford
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Moulsford; 12 practices within 10 and 84 practices within 20. The closest is Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, 5.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busby House Dental CentreDidcot | 5.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (929 reviews) |
| Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant DentistryDidcot | 5.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (730 reviews) |
| Ladygrove Dental PracticeDidcot | 5.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (151 reviews) |
| Your New Smile HarwellHarwell | 7.3 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (40 reviews) |
| U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic ClinicMapledurham | 7.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (103 reviews) |
| Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care)Calcot | 7.8 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (916 reviews) |
| Park Lane OrthodonticsCalcot | 8.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (259 reviews) |
| Medicare Clinic - ReadingReading | 8.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (1,324 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Moulsford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Didcot, 5.2 miles north-west; the next are Harwell (7.3 miles west) and Mapledurham (7.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Didcot | 3 | 5.2 miles north-west |
| Harwell | 1 | 7.3 miles west |
| Mapledurham | 1 | 7.6 miles south-east |
| Calcot | 2 | 7.8 miles south-east |
| Reading | 13 | 8.8 miles south-east |
| Abingdon | 5 | 9.9 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Moulsford
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), 11.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Earley Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (389 reviews) | 11.8 miles south-east |
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (263 reviews) | 9.0 miles south-east |
| TAHA Dental ExcellenceAbingdon | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 9.9 miles north-west |
| The Haven Dental PracticeLower Earley | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 12.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Moulsford 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 20.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,560 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 34.1% 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 | 117 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Oxfordshire | 305th closest to an orthodontic practice of 445 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.5% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Oxfordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Langtree School — 3.7 miles Wallingford School — 3.9 miles The Downs School — 5.1 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Busby House Dental Centre, Didcot — 5 miles Your New Smile Harwell, Harwell — 7 miles U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic, Mapledurham — 8 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 | 12 within 10 miles, 84 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 Moulsford
From Moulsford the nearest practice is Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, 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 12 practices, and within 20 there are 84.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry (5.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Moulsford 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 Moulsford are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, 5.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Moulsford to Busby House Dental Centre 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% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Moulsford
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Orthodontist in Moulsford: Before booking anything in Moulsford, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Oxfordshire and the surrounding area.
About Moulsford
Just around 2 km north, Cholsey is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Moulsford in context
By ONS classification, Moulsford falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Moulsford falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 20.8% of Moulsford's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Moulsford, 8.5% of the 1,560 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Moulsford; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Families in Moulsford are served by secondary schools including Langtree School (3.7 miles) and Wallingford School (3.9 miles). Moulsford's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Local treatment availability around Moulsford
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Moulsford itself. The nearest recorded are Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, about 5 miles away; Your New Smile Harwell, about 7 miles away; and U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, about 8 miles away.
Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover Cholsey, Streatley, Goring, North Stoke, Stitchens Green, and Winterbrook as well as this one.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Moulsford
Many people in Moulsford delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Moulsford
Orthodontic practices in and around Moulsford vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Moulsford sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 20.8% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.5% of the 1,560 residents in Moulsford's census neighbourhood, above the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. Moulsford has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Moulsford attend schools such as Langtree School (3.7 miles) and Wallingford School (3.9 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Moulsford sits among the less deprived areas of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Moulsford
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Moulsford can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Moulsford
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Moulsford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Moulsford
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Moulsford, Oxfordshire alone. Nearby pages covering Cholsey, Streatley, Goring, North Stoke, Stitchens Green, and Winterbrook may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Moulsford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Moulsford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Moulsford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Moulsford is Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, about 5.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry (5.4 miles) and Ladygrove Dental Practice (5.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Moulsford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Moulsford, 12 practices within 10 miles and 84 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Didcot, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Moulsford?
The nearest practice to Moulsford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, about 5.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry (5.4 miles) and Ladygrove Dental Practice (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Moulsford, Oxfordshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Moulsford, Oxfordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.