Orthodontic practices near The Fox
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of The Fox, 14 practices within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is Dentalcare West Swindon, 1.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentalcare West SwindonSwindon | 1.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (135 reviews) |
| Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic ChippenhamLydiard Millicent | 2.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (299 reviews) |
| Dentalcare SwindonSwindon | 2.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 2.9 (192 reviews) |
| Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - CheltenhamBroad Blunsdon | 2.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (20 reviews) |
| Swindon OrthodonticsSwindon | 2.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (116 reviews) |
| REHMAN SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICESwindon | 2.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Seven Fields Dental Health CentreBroad Blunsdon | 3.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (160 reviews) |
| Smiles CentreSwindon | 3.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (142 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Fox with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swindon, 1.7 miles south-east; the next are Lydiard Millicent (2.1 miles south) and Broad Blunsdon (2.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Swindon | 11 | 1.7 miles south-east |
| Lydiard Millicent | 1 | 2.1 miles south |
| Broad Blunsdon | 2 | 2.2 miles north-east |
| Cirencester | 3 | 10.6 miles north-west |
| Marlborough | 3 | 12.2 miles south-east |
| Chippenham | 6 | 14.1 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Fox
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), 3.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One Wood Street Advanced Dental Care. Implants and Specialist DentistrySwindon | 5.0 (370 reviews) | 3.7 miles south-east |
| Mayhew DentalSwindon | 5.0 (336 reviews) | 4.9 miles east |
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 14.1 miles south-west |
| Ebenezer House Dental CareSwindon | 5.0 (56 reviews) | 3.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Fox 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,625 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 29.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 168 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 | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Wiltshire | 41st closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bradon Forest School — 1.0 miles Lydiard Park Academy — 1.5 miles Nova Hreod Academy — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 8,237 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 | Dentalcare West Swindon, Swindon — 2 miles Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic Chippenham, Lydiard Millicent — 2 miles Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cheltenham, Broad Blunsdon — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 32 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 The Fox
The Fox is 1.7 miles from Dentalcare West Swindon, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 32.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cheltenham (2.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentalcare West Swindon (1.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around The Fox list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Fox are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dentalcare West Swindon, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 33 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Fox
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Orthodontist in The Fox: Before booking anything in The Fox, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Wiltshire.
Local snapshot of The Fox
The nearest other location we cover is Roughmoor, under 1 km to the east.
Local orthodontic signals in The Fox
There is no orthodontist on our records in The Fox itself. The nearest we do hold are Dentalcare West Swindon, about 2 miles away; Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic Chippenham in Lydiard Millicent, about 2 miles away; and Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cheltenham in Broad Blunsdon, about 2 miles away.
The Fox in context
Officially, The Fox is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, The Fox falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. The Fox's under-16 share sits at 18.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around The Fox, 7.3% of the 1,625 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The Fox has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 15% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to The Fox are Bradon Forest School (1.0 miles) and Lydiard Park Academy (1.5 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. The Fox's Local Authority has 263 schools educating 74,539 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts The Fox close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Fox is about 33 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
More local pages to browse
For a broader view, related location pages cover Middleleaze, Roughmoor, Lydiard Millicent, Ramleaze, Freshbrook, and Hillmead as well as this one.
Orthodontic Treatments in The Fox
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, The Fox 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in The Fox
Every mainstream option is available to patients in The Fox — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in The Fox
Orthodontic treatment in The Fox is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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 The Fox
- 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in The Fox follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Fox. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Fox
If The Fox, Wiltshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Middleleaze, Roughmoor, Lydiard Millicent, Ramleaze, Freshbrook, and Hillmead.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Fox
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Fox often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Fox?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Fox is Dentalcare West Swindon, about 1.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic Chippenham (2.1 miles) and Dentalcare Swindon (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Fox?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of The Fox, 14 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Fox?
The nearest practice to The Fox that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dentalcare West Swindon, about 1.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic Chippenham (2.1 miles) and Dentalcare Swindon (2.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Fox, 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 The Fox, Wiltshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.