Orthodontic practices near Swan
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Swan; 3 practices within 10 and 45 practices within 20. The closest is The Savernake Dental Practice in Marlborough, 6.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Savernake Dental PracticeMarlborough | 6.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (683 reviews) |
| Dentalcare Marlborough and OrthodonticsMarlborough | 6.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (198 reviews) |
| Marlborough Dental StudioMarlborough | 6.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
| Andover Advanced Dental CentreAndover | 14.3 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (414 reviews) |
| Dental ConceptsAndover | 14.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (444 reviews) |
| Smile CircleAndover | 14.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | – |
| Andover Dental PracticeAndover | 14.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (759 reviews) |
| New Street Dental CareAndover | 15.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (635 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Swan with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Marlborough, 6.2 miles north; the next are Andover (14.3 miles south-east) and Swindon (15.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Marlborough | 3 | 6.2 miles north |
| Andover | 5 | 14.3 miles south-east |
| Swindon | 11 | 15.4 miles north |
| Lydiard Millicent | 1 | 15.5 miles north |
| Chippenham | 4 | 16.8 miles north-west |
| Salisbury | 6 | 17.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Swan
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is New Street Dental Care in Andover (5.0 from 635 reviews), 15.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Street Dental CareAndover | 5.0 (635 reviews) | 15.1 miles south-east |
| One Wood Street Advanced Dental Care. Implants and Specialist DentistrySwindon | 5.0 (370 reviews) | 15.4 miles north |
| Mayhew DentalSwindon | 5.0 (336 reviews) | 16.4 miles north |
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 17.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Swan 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,952 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 27.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 158 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 321st closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Pewsey Vale School — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 330 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 | The Savernake Dental Practice, Marlborough — 6 miles Andover Advanced Dental Centre, Andover — 14 miles Park South Dental Surgery, Swindon — 15 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 | 3 within 10 miles, 45 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 Swan
The nearest practice to Swan is The Savernake Dental Practice in Marlborough, 6.2 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 45.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Marlborough and Orthodontics (6.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Circle (14.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Swan list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 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 Swan are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dentalcare Marlborough and Orthodontics, 6.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 37 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Swan to The Savernake Dental Practice 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 17.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Swan
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Orthodontist in Swan: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Swan often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Wiltshire, not just Swan.
Practice signals around Swan
There is no orthodontist on our records in Swan itself. The nearest recorded are The Savernake Dental Practice in Marlborough, about 6 miles away; Andover Advanced Dental Centre, about 14 miles away; and Park South Dental Surgery in Swindon, about 15 miles away.
Swan in context
Swan is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Swan sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.4% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,952 residents in the neighbourhood around Swan, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Swan; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Swan are served by secondary schools including Pewsey Vale School (0.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Swan's Local Authority area covers 263 schools and 74,539 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Swan is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Swan is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 37 miles away.
A quick look at Swan
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to East Sharcott, the closest linked location.
Keep exploring nearby
For a broader view, related location pages cover East Sharcott, Pewsey, Southcott, King's Corner, West Sharcott, and Kepnal as well as this one.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Swan
Many people in Swan delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Swan
Every case in Swan follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Swan
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Swan 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. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Swan — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Swan. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Swan sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Swan's under-16 share sits at 16.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,952 residents in the neighbourhood around Swan, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. People in Swan usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Swan are served by secondary schools including Pewsey Vale School (0.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Swan's Local Authority has 263 schools educating 74,539 pupils (DfE data). Swan's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Swan is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 37 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Swan. The closest on record are The Savernake Dental Practice in Marlborough, about 6 miles away; Andover Advanced Dental Centre, about 14 miles away; and Park South Dental Surgery in Swindon, about 15 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Swan. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Swan
This section helps connect Swan, Wiltshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including East Sharcott, Pewsey, Southcott, King's Corner, West Sharcott, and Kepnal.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Swan
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Swan often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Swan?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Swan is The Savernake Dental Practice in Marlborough, about 6.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Dentalcare Marlborough and Orthodontics (6.3 miles) and Marlborough Dental Studio (6.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Swan?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Swan, 3 practices within 10 miles and 45 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Marlborough, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Swan?
The nearest practice to Swan that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dentalcare Marlborough and Orthodontics, about 6.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Dental Concepts (14.3 miles) and New Street Dental Care (15.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Swan, 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 Swan, Wiltshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.