Orthodontic practices near Sulgrave
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Sulgrave; 7 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is Banbury Dental Surgery, 6.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Dental SurgeryBanbury | 6.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (276 reviews) |
| Amsel and Wilkins Dental PracticeBanbury | 6.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (74 reviews) |
| 41 South Bar Dental Practice - BanburyBanbury | 7.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (13 reviews) |
| Specialist Orthodontic Solutions BanburyBanbury | 7.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| BANBURY ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDBanbury | 7.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dentibond Dental Nursing AgencyBanbury | 7.6 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
| Bloxham Dental @ BanburyBloxham | 9.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (538 reviews) |
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 12.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (296 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Sulgrave with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Banbury, 6.8 miles west; the next are Bloxham (9.6 miles south-west) and Upper Heyford (12.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Banbury | 6 | 6.8 miles west |
| Bloxham | 1 | 9.6 miles south-west |
| Upper Heyford | 1 | 12.2 miles south |
| Bicester | 4 | 13.9 miles south |
| Northampton | 9 | 15.8 miles north-east |
| Milton Keynes | 7 | 17.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Sulgrave
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic in Upper Heyford (5.0 from 296 reviews), 12.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 5.0 (296 reviews) | 12.2 miles south |
| SmileLux Specialist Orthodontic CentreMilton Keynes | 5.0 (271 reviews) | 18.5 miles east |
| Dentibond Dental Nursing AgencyBanbury | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 7.6 miles west |
| Greytown Dental Practice LtdBicester | 4.9 (1,011 reviews) | 14.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Sulgrave at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Northamptonshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Northamptonshire 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 | 380 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,785 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 | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 22.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 37 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 West Northamptonshire | 132nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 203 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Northamptonshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 40 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chenderit School — 3.8 miles Magdalen College School — 5.1 miles |
| Schools in council area | 205 schools, 70,375 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.5% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Banbury Dental Surgery, Banbury — 7 miles Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, Bloxham — 10 miles Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic, Upper Heyford — 12 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 | 7 within 10 miles, 62 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 5 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 Sulgrave
The nearest practice to Sulgrave is Banbury Dental Surgery, 6.8 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bloxham Dental @ Banbury (9.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Sulgrave list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Sulgrave are commissioned by NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Banbury Dental Surgery, 6.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 40 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Sulgrave to Banbury Dental Surgery 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 180 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Sulgrave
West Northamptonshire12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Sulgrave
Orthodontist in Sulgrave: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Sulgrave often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in West Northamptonshire. Sulgrave — a small village with a population of around 380 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local orthodontic signals in Sulgrave
There is no orthodontist on our records in Sulgrave itself. The closest on record are Banbury Dental Surgery, about 7 miles away; Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, about 10 miles away; and Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic in Upper Heyford, about 12 miles away.
The local picture in Sulgrave
By ONS classification, Sulgrave falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Sulgrave. Census data puts only 12.8% of Sulgrave's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Sulgrave, 6.1% of the 1,785 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Northamptonshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Sulgrave has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Regionally, 25.5% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Sulgrave are served by secondary schools including Chenderit School (3.8 miles) and Magdalen College School (5.1 miles). There are 205 schools and 70,375 pupils in Sulgrave's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Sulgrave sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Sulgrave is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 40 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
You can continue browsing related location pages including Greatworth, Culworth, Thorpe Mandeville, Lower Thorpe, Marston St Lawrence, and Moreton Pinkney if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local snapshot of Sulgrave
Sulgrave is home to around 380 people, classing it as a small village within West Northamptonshire. Just around 2 km west, Thorpe Mandeville is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Sulgrave
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Sulgrave can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Treatment Options in Sulgrave — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Sulgrave directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 5 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. By ONS classification, Sulgrave falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Sulgrave. Sulgrave's under-16 share, 12.8%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,785 residents in the neighbourhood around Sulgrave, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Northamptonshire. Sulgrave has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.5% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Sulgrave are Chenderit School (3.8 miles) and Magdalen College School (5.1 miles). There are 205 schools and 70,375 pupils in Sulgrave's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Sulgrave sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Sulgrave is about 40 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Sulgrave. The nearest recorded are Banbury Dental Surgery, about 7 miles away; Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, about 10 miles away; and Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic in Upper Heyford, about 12 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Sulgrave
Orthodontic treatment in Sulgrave 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Sulgrave
There's no orthodontist on record in Sulgrave itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 5 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Sulgrave sits within NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Sulgrave has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.8% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Sulgrave, 6.1% of the 1,785 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Northamptonshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Sulgrave; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.5% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Sulgrave attend schools such as Chenderit School (3.8 miles) and Magdalen College School (5.1 miles). There are 205 schools and 70,375 pupils in Sulgrave's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Sulgrave close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Sulgrave is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 40 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Sulgrave. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Sulgrave
If Sulgrave, West Northamptonshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Related nearby location pages such as Greatworth, Culworth, Thorpe Mandeville, Lower Thorpe, Marston St Lawrence, and Moreton Pinkney can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Sulgrave
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sulgrave often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sulgrave?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sulgrave is Banbury Dental Surgery, about 6.8 miles to the west. The next closest are Amsel and Wilkins Dental Practice (6.8 miles) and 41 South Bar Dental Practice - Banbury (7.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Sulgrave?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Sulgrave, 7 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Banbury, 6.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sulgrave?
The nearest practice to Sulgrave that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Banbury Dental Surgery, about 6.8 miles to the west. Others nearby include 41 South Bar Dental Practice - Banbury (7.0 miles) and BANBURY ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (7.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sulgrave, West Northamptonshire?
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 Sulgrave, West Northamptonshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.