Orthodontic practices near Poulshot
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Poulshot; 8 practices within 10 and 40 practices within 20. The closest is Dentalcare Trowbridge, 7.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 7.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| London Road Dental PracticeChippenham | 8.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (120 reviews) |
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 8.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (221 reviews) |
| The High Street Dental Practice - Chippenham (Not accepting new NHS patients)Chippenham | 8.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
| PerioWorld Dental Suites.Chippenham | 9.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (182 reviews) |
| Clove House Dental & Implant CentreCorsham | 9.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (454 reviews) |
| Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental PracticeChippenham | 9.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.5 (153 reviews) |
| Hathaway Medical CentreChippenham | 9.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.1 (279 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Poulshot with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Trowbridge, 7.2 miles west; the next are Chippenham (8.3 miles north) and Corsham (9.2 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge | 1 | 7.2 miles west |
| Chippenham | 6 | 8.3 miles north |
| Corsham | 1 | 9.2 miles north-west |
| Bath | 15 | 13.7 miles west |
| Frome | 4 | 14.1 miles south-west |
| Marlborough | 3 | 14.3 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 Poulshot
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), 8.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 8.8 miles north |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 15.2 miles west |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 15.4 miles west |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 14.4 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Poulshot 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 370 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,507 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 22.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 85 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 381st closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Devizes School — 2.4 miles Melksham Oak Community School — 3.8 miles Lavington School — 4.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 947 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 | Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 7 miles London Road Dental Practice, Chippenham — 8 miles Clove House Dental & Implant Centre, Corsham — 9 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 | 8 within 10 miles, 40 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 Poulshot
The nearest practice to Poulshot is Dentalcare Trowbridge, 7.2 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 40.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Trowbridge (7.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Poulshot list clear aligners, the nearest 7.2 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 Poulshot are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dentalcare Trowbridge, 7.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 25 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Poulshot to Dentalcare Trowbridge 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 190 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Poulshot
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Orthodontist in Poulshot: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Poulshot understand their options before committing to an appointment. It connects local orthodontic research in Poulshot with the wider Wiltshire area. Poulshot — a small village with a population of around 370 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local provider signals in Poulshot
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Poulshot. The closest on record are Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 7 miles away; London Road Dental Practice in Chippenham, about 8 miles away; and Clove House Dental & Implant Centre in Corsham, about 9 miles away.
What official data says about Poulshot
ONS classifies Poulshot as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Poulshot falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Poulshot has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.8% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.2% of the 1,507 residents in Poulshot's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Poulshot; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Poulshot are Devizes School (2.4 miles) and Melksham Oak Community School (3.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Poulshot's Local Authority area covers 263 schools and 74,539 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Poulshot is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Poulshot is about 25 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Poulshot in numbers
Poulshot has a population of around 370, making it a small village within Wiltshire. The nearest other location we cover is Worton, around 2 km to the south.
Nearby location pages
You can also compare treatment pages for Worton, Rowde, Martinslade, Potterne, Sells Green, and Tanis if you are weighing up more than one location.
Orthodontic Treatments in Poulshot
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Poulshot 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Poulshot
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Poulshot — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Poulshot
Orthodontic treatment in Poulshot is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Poulshot
Provision in Poulshot varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Poulshot — smaller rural: 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. Poulshot's under-16 share, 12.8%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.2% of the 1,507 residents in Poulshot's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. People in Poulshot usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Poulshot are served by secondary schools including Devizes School (2.4 miles) and Melksham Oak Community School (3.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Poulshot's Local Authority has 263 schools educating 74,539 pupils (DfE data). Poulshot sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Poulshot is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 25 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Poulshot. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Poulshot
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Poulshot, Wiltshire within a broader nearby area. Nearby pages covering Worton, Rowde, Martinslade, Potterne, Sells Green, and Tanis may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Poulshot
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Poulshot often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Poulshot?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Poulshot is Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 7.2 miles to the west. The next closest are London Road Dental Practice (8.3 miles) and Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (8.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Poulshot?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Poulshot, 8 practices within 10 miles and 40 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Trowbridge, 7.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Poulshot?
The nearest practice to Poulshot that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 7.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (8.8 miles) and The High Street Dental Practice - Chippenham (Not accepting new NHS patients) (8.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Poulshot, Wiltshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Poulshot, Wiltshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.