Braces in Mountain Bower at a Glance
| Residents under 16 | 17.4% (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of 1,369 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Corsham School — 5.1 miles |
| Nearest practice listing fixed braces | Circus Orthodontics, Bath — 7.4 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Hathaway Medical Centre, Chippenham — 6.1 miles; 15 within 10 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — about 14 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way, to Clove House Dental & Implant Centre |
| Access within Wiltshire | 242nd closest to a practice of 561 places in the county; the county median is 5.5 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices offering braces near Mountain Bower
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Mountain Bower, 28 practices within 10 and 63 practices within 20. The closest is Clove House Dental & Implant Centre in Corsham, 5.0 miles south-east. The nearest that mentions fixed braces is Circus Orthodontics, 7.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 7.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (277 reviews) |
| Dr G EdwardsBath | 7.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Teodora TodorovaMangotsfield | 8.5 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Mountain Bower with practices offering braces
The closest town with practices offering braces is Bath, 7.4 miles south-west; the next are Mangotsfield (8.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bath | 2 | 7.4 miles south-west |
| Mangotsfield | 1 | 8.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Mountain Bower
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Circus Orthodontics in Bath (4.9 from 277 reviews), 7.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 4.9 (277 reviews) | 7.4 miles south-west |
| Teodora TodorovaMangotsfield | 4.7 (31 reviews) | 8.5 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Jaw problems range from mild functional discomfort to complex skeletal discrepancies. They span TMJ pain through to skeletal discrepancies that may need jaw surgery. Many of these conditions are treatable, and early diagnosis improves outcomes.
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders
The TMJ joints connect the lower jaw to the skull on either side of the face. TMJ disorder (TMJD) symptoms include: jaw or facial pain particularly on waking; clicking or popping sounds when opening or closing the mouth; limited mouth opening; headaches at the temples; and earache without infection.
Bite and TMJ symptoms interact in complicated ways — orthodontics can correct a bite issue that's contributing to joint loading, but it's not a reliable fix for TMJ pain on its own. Anyone in Mountain Bower with real TMJ symptoms should see an orofacial pain specialist first, ahead of considering orthodontic treatment.
Near Mountain Bower: the nearest practice with a specialist orthodontist: Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant Clinic in Bath (7.4 miles), one of 3 within 20 miles; the nearest general dentist, a usual first contact: My Dentist (12.7 miles).
Jaw Treatment in Mountain Bower — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Mountain Bower. Mountain Bower is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. 17.4% of Mountain Bower's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,369 residents in the neighbourhood around Mountain Bower, 7.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. People in Mountain Bower usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Mountain Bower attend schools such as The Corsham School (5.1 miles). Mountain Bower's Local Authority area covers 263 schools and 74,539 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Mountain Bower is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Mountain Bower is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Mountain Bower → They offer specialist orthodontic assessment for jaw problems.
Private orthodontic treatment for jaw-related conditions (standard course) in Mountain Bower typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity. Orthognathic surgery cases involve additional NHS or private surgical fees on top of orthodontic treatment costs. The referral pathway for jaw surgery begins with your dentist or orthodontist.
Skeletal Jaw Discrepancies
Skeletal underbite (Class III) is where the lower jaw has grown larger or more forward than the upper one. Mild versions can sometimes be managed with camouflage orthodontics alone; moderate to severe cases, especially in adults, need orthognathic surgery to reposition one or both jaws.
Skeletal overbite / retrognathism is the reverse — the lower jaw sits noticeably smaller or further back than the upper one. In children, a functional appliance can guide jaw growth to correct it; in adults with a severe case, jaw surgery is sometimes the only route.
Facial asymmetry from uneven jaw growth causes a chin point off-centre and mismatched midlines. Mild asymmetry is common; significant asymmetry affecting function may require surgical correction.
Skeletal open bite means the front teeth simply don't meet, a result of how the jaw has grown vertically. Severe adult cases often need surgical correction rather than orthodontics alone.
Near Mountain Bower: the nearest practice with a specialist orthodontist: Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant Clinic in Bath (7.4 miles), one of 3 within 20 miles; treating children, where growth can still be guided: The High Street Dental Practice - Chippenham (Not accepting new NHS patients) (7.2 miles).
Frequently Asked Questions — Jaw Problems in Mountain Bower
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mountain Bower?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mountain Bower is Clove House Dental & Implant Centre in Corsham, about 5.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice (6.1 miles) and Hathaway Medical Centre (6.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mountain Bower?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Mountain Bower, 28 practices within 10 miles and 63 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get braces near Mountain Bower?
The nearest practice to Mountain Bower that mentions fixed braces is Circus Orthodontics in Bath, about 7.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Dr G Edwards (7.4 miles) and Teodora Todorova (8.5 miles).
Is Mountain Bower a family area?
17.4% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
How deprived is Mountain Bower compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Mountain Bower is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which county covers Mountain Bower?
Mountain Bower is in Wiltshire.
How's children's dental health in Mountain Bower's area?
OHID figures for this ICB show 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
Can jaw problems be corrected in children without surgery?
Yes — in growing patients, functional appliances guide jaw growth to reduce the severity of skeletal discrepancies. This can sometimes eliminate or substantially reduce the need for later surgery. Early specialist assessment is key to identifying cases where growth modification is appropriate.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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