Orthodontic practices near Taston
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Taston; 7 practices within 10 and 37 practices within 20. The closest is High Street Dental Practice in Witney, 7.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Dental PracticeWitney | 7.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| Buttercross Dental PracticeWitney | 8.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (185 reviews) |
| Witney Brace PlaceWitney | 8.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (24 reviews) |
| Bloxham Dental @ BanburyBloxham | 9.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (538 reviews) |
| Smile With UsKidlington | 9.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (101 reviews) |
| Ridentes Dental PracticeKidlington | 9.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (182 reviews) |
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 9.8 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (296 reviews) |
| The White Bridge Dental ClinicKidlington | 10.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (404 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Taston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Witney, 7.7 miles south; the next are Bloxham (9.3 miles north-east) and Kidlington (9.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Witney | 3 | 7.7 miles south |
| Bloxham | 1 | 9.3 miles north-east |
| Kidlington | 3 | 9.6 miles south-east |
| Upper Heyford | 1 | 9.8 miles east |
| Banbury | 6 | 12.4 miles north-east |
| Oxford | 11 | 12.9 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Taston
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), 9.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 5.0 (296 reviews) | 9.8 miles east |
| Dentibond Dental Nursing AgencyBanbury | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 12.5 miles north-east |
| Greytown Dental Practice LtdBicester | 4.9 (1,011 reviews) | 14.0 miles east |
| Market Square DentalBicester | 4.9 (710 reviews) | 14.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Taston at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Oxfordshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Thames Valley 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 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,955 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Oxfordshire | 396th closest to an orthodontic practice of 445 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Oxfordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chipping Norton School — 3.7 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | High Street Dental Practice, Witney — 8 miles Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, Bloxham — 9 miles Smile With Us, Kidlington — 10 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, 37 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 Taston
From Taston the nearest practice is High Street Dental Practice in Witney, 7.7 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 37.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bloxham Dental @ Banbury (9.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 23 of the practices around Taston list clear aligners, the nearest 7.7 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 Taston are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, 8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Taston to High Street 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Taston
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What local practice data suggests in Taston
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Taston. The nearest recorded are High Street Dental Practice in Witney, about 8 miles away; Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, about 9 miles away; and Smile With Us in Kidlington, about 10 miles away.
What official data says about Taston
By ONS classification, Taston falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Taston sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Taston's under-16 share sits at 14.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,955 residents in the neighbourhood around Taston, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. Taston has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Families in Taston are served by secondary schools including Chipping Norton School (3.7 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Taston is roughly mid-table for England.
Where Taston sits locally
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Frequently Asked Questions in Taston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Taston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Taston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Taston is High Street Dental Practice in Witney, about 7.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Buttercross Dental Practice (8.0 miles) and Witney Brace Place (8.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Taston?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Taston, 7 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Witney, 7.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Taston?
The nearest practice to Taston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, about 8.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Bloxham Dental @ Banbury (9.3 miles) and Ridentes Dental Practice (9.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Taston, Oxfordshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Taston, Oxfordshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.