Orthodontic practices near Startley
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Startley; 7 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice in Chippenham, 5.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental PracticeChippenham | 5.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.5 (153 reviews) |
| Hathaway Medical CentreChippenham | 5.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.1 (279 reviews) |
| PerioWorld Dental Suites.Chippenham | 5.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (182 reviews) |
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (221 reviews) |
| The High Street Dental Practice - Chippenham (Not accepting new NHS patients)Chippenham | 5.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
| London Road Dental PracticeChippenham | 6.1 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (120 reviews) |
| Clove House Dental & Implant CentreCorsham | 8.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (454 reviews) |
| Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic ChippenhamLydiard Millicent | 10.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (299 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Startley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chippenham, 5.6 miles south-west; the next are Corsham (8.8 miles south-west) and Lydiard Millicent (10.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chippenham | 6 | 5.6 miles south-west |
| Corsham | 1 | 8.8 miles south-west |
| Lydiard Millicent | 1 | 10.3 miles east |
| Swindon | 11 | 10.9 miles east |
| Broad Blunsdon | 2 | 12.4 miles east |
| Cirencester | 3 | 13.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Startley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is One Wood Street Advanced Dental Care. Implants and Specialist Dentistry in Swindon (5.0 from 370 reviews), 13.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One Wood Street Advanced Dental Care. Implants and Specialist DentistrySwindon | 5.0 (370 reviews) | 13.1 miles east |
| Mayhew DentalSwindon | 5.0 (336 reviews) | 14.8 miles east |
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 5.8 miles south |
| Ebenezer House Dental CareSwindon | 5.0 (56 reviews) | 13.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Startley 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,454 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 78 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 283rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Malmesbury School — 3.4 miles Hardenhuish School — 5.3 miles Sheldon School — 5.5 miles |
| 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 | Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice, Chippenham — 6 miles Clove House Dental & Implant Centre, Corsham — 9 miles Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic Chippenham, Lydiard Millicent — 10 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 | 7 within 10 miles, 59 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 Startley
From Startley the nearest practice is Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice in Chippenham, 5.6 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 59.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (5.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentalcare West Swindon (10.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Startley list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Startley are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Hathaway Medical Centre in Chippenham, 5.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 23 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Startley to Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Startley
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What local practice data suggests in Startley
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Startley. The nearest recorded are Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice in Chippenham, about 6 miles away; Clove House Dental & Implant Centre in Corsham, about 9 miles away; and Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic Chippenham in Lydiard Millicent, about 10 miles away.
Startley in numbers
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Rodbourne Bottom, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Rodbourne Bottom, Upper Seagry, Lower Seagry, Rodbourne, Brookside, and Great Somerford.
The local picture in Startley
Startley — smaller rural: Nearer to 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. Census figures show 15.2% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Startley, 6.1% of the 1,454 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Startley has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 15% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Startley are Malmesbury School (3.4 miles) and Hardenhuish School (5.3 miles). There are 263 schools and 74,539 pupils in Startley's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Startley among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Startley is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Startley
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Startley has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Startley
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Startley — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Startley
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Startley helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Startley
- 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Startley
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Startley — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Startley 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. Census data puts 15.2% of Startley's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Startley, 6.1% of the 1,454 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Startley usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Startley are served by secondary schools including Malmesbury School (3.4 miles) and Hardenhuish School (5.3 miles). Startley's Local Authority area covers 263 schools and 74,539 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Startley sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Startley is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 23 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Startley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Startley
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Startley, Wiltshire. Other local pages worth browsing include Rodbourne Bottom, Upper Seagry, Lower Seagry, Rodbourne, Brookside, and Great Somerford.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Startley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Startley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Startley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Startley is Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice in Chippenham, about 5.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Hathaway Medical Centre (5.6 miles) and PerioWorld Dental Suites. (5.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Startley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Startley, 7 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Chippenham, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Startley?
The nearest practice to Startley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hathaway Medical Centre in Chippenham, about 5.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include PerioWorld Dental Suites. (5.6 miles) and Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (5.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Startley, Wiltshire?
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 Startley, Wiltshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.