Orthodontic practices near Teffont Magna
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Teffont Magna; 6 practices within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, 9.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 9.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (149 reviews) |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 9.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (165 reviews) |
| Mid-Wessex OrthodonticsSalisbury | 9.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.0 (8 reviews) |
| Salisbury Orthodontics LtdSalisbury | 9.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (210 reviews) |
| Ahmed GiaziriSalisbury | 9.9 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 9.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Inspire Orthodontic CentreSalisbury | 10.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| INSPIRE ORTHODONTICSSalisbury | 10.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Teffont Magna with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Salisbury, 9.4 miles east; the next are Frome (15.8 miles north-west) and Trowbridge (18.0 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 8 | 9.4 miles east |
| Frome | 4 | 15.8 miles north-west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 18.0 miles north-west |
| Ringwood | 1 | 19.5 miles south-east |
| Stockbridge | 1 | 22.7 miles east |
| Broadstone | 2 | 23.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Teffont Magna
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Sarum Dental Practice in Salisbury (5.0 from 165 reviews), 9.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 9.7 miles east |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 9.4 miles east |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 19.5 miles south-east |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 9.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Teffont Magna 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 | 248 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,282 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 | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 32 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 473rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 36 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 | Fisherton Dental Care, Salisbury — 9 miles Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 16 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 14 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Mid-Wessex Orthodontics — 9 miles |
| Postcode districts | SP3 |
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 Teffont Magna
From Teffont Magna the nearest practice is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, 9.4 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 14.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Fisherton Dental Care (9.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (9.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Teffont Magna list clear aligners, the nearest 9.4 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 Teffont Magna are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Sarum Dental Practice in Salisbury, 9.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Teffont Magna to Fisherton Dental Care is roughly 20 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 240 to 490 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £220 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Teffont Magna
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Orthodontist in Teffont Magna: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Teffont Magna keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It connects local orthodontic research in Teffont Magna with the wider Wiltshire area. Teffont Magna — a small village with a population of around 248 — is covered on this page specifically.
Where Teffont Magna sits locally
Around 248 people live in Teffont Magna, which is a small village within Wiltshire. The nearest other location we cover is Teffont Evias, around 1 km to the south-east.
Practice signals around Teffont Magna
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Teffont Magna itself. The closest on record are Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 9 miles away; Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 16 miles away; and Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 18 miles away.
What official data says about Teffont Magna
Teffont Magna — 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. Census data puts 14.5% of Teffont Magna's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 2,282 residents in Teffont Magna's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Teffont Magna; the nearest is about 9 miles away. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. There are 263 schools and 74,539 pupils in Teffont Magna's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Teffont Magna close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Teffont Magna is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Widen your local search
You can also compare treatment pages for Teffont Evias, Chilmark, Sutton Mandeville, Chicksgrove, Dinton, and Fovant if you are weighing up more than one location.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Teffont Magna
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Teffont Magna helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Teffont Magna
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Teffont Magna — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Teffont Magna
Patients in Teffont Magna have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Teffont Magna
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Teffont Magna. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Teffont Magna
This section helps connect Teffont Magna, Wiltshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. If you're still deciding, related pages for Teffont Evias, Chilmark, Sutton Mandeville, Chicksgrove, Dinton, and Fovant may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Teffont Magna
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Teffont Magna often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Teffont Magna?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Teffont Magna is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 9.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Sarum Dental Practice (9.7 miles) and Mid-Wessex Orthodontics (9.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Teffont Magna?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Teffont Magna, 6 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Salisbury, 9.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Teffont Magna?
The nearest practice to Teffont Magna that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Sarum Dental Practice in Salisbury, about 9.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (9.8 miles) and INSPIRE ORTHODONTICS (10.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Teffont Magna, Wiltshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Teffont Magna, Wiltshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.