Orthodontic practices near Old Dilton
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Old Dilton, 5 practices within 10 and 30 practices within 20. The closest is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 4.9 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 4.9 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 5.0 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 5.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 5.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 5.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Bath OrthodonticsBath | 11.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (27 reviews) |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 12.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 12.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Old Dilton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 4.9 miles west; the next are Trowbridge (5.8 miles north) and Bath (11.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 4.9 miles west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 5.8 miles north |
| Bath | 15 | 11.9 miles north-west |
| Corsham | 1 | 13.3 miles north |
| Chippenham | 6 | 15.2 miles north |
| Mendip | 3 | 19.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Old Dilton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (5.0 from 221 reviews), 15.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 15.6 miles north |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 12.8 miles north-west |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 12.9 miles north-west |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 12.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Old Dilton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wiltshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,968 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 32.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 209 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Wiltshire | 236th closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Matravers School — 1.3 miles Kingdown School — 3.0 miles Selwood Academy — 4.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 958 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 263 schools, 74,539 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 5 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 6 miles Bath Orthodontics, Bath — 12 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 30 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 Old Dilton
The nearest practice to Old Dilton is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 4.9 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 30.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Trowbridge (5.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Old Dilton list clear aligners, the nearest 5.1 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 Old Dilton are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 23 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Old Dilton
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Orthodontist in Old Dilton: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Old Dilton keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Wiltshire.
Local context for Old Dilton
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Hisomley, the closest linked location.
Old Dilton in context
Officially, Old Dilton is categorised as urban: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Old Dilton falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Old Dilton's under-16 share sits at 17%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,968 residents in Old Dilton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Old Dilton attend schools such as Matravers School (1.3 miles) and Kingdown School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Old Dilton's Local Authority area covers 263 schools and 74,539 pupils, according to DfE figures. Old Dilton's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Old Dilton is about 23 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Useful local orthodontic context for Old Dilton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Old Dilton. The closest on record are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 5 miles away; Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 6 miles away; and Bath Orthodontics, about 12 miles away.
Continue your local research
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Hisomley, Penleigh, Upton Scudamore, Dilton Marsh, Westbury, and Short Street.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Old Dilton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Old Dilton helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Old Dilton
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Old Dilton
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Old Dilton — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Old Dilton Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Old Dilton has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Old Dilton — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Old Dilton. Old Dilton — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 17% of Old Dilton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,968 residents in Old Dilton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Old Dilton attend schools such as Matravers School (1.3 miles) and Kingdown School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Old Dilton's Local Authority has 263 schools educating 74,539 pupils (DfE data). Old Dilton's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Old Dilton is about 23 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Old Dilton. The nearest recorded are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 5 miles away; Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 6 miles away; and Bath Orthodontics, about 12 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Old Dilton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Old Dilton
These local links are here for anyone comparing Old Dilton, Wiltshire against nearby alternatives. You can also browse nearby location pages including Hisomley, Penleigh, Upton Scudamore, Dilton Marsh, Westbury, and Short Street.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Old Dilton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Old Dilton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Old Dilton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Old Dilton is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 4.9 miles to the west. The next closest are Portway Dental Practice (5.0 miles) and Welshmill Dental Practice (5.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Old Dilton?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Old Dilton, 5 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Old Dilton?
The nearest practice to Old Dilton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 5.0 miles to the west. Others nearby include Dentalcare Trowbridge (5.8 miles) and Circus Orthodontics (12.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Old Dilton, Wiltshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Old Dilton, Wiltshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.