Orthodontic practices near The Gibb
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of The Gibb; 10 practices within 10 and 73 practices within 20. The closest is Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice in Chippenham, 5.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental PracticeChippenham | 5.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.5 (153 reviews) |
| Hathaway Medical CentreChippenham | 5.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.1 (279 reviews) |
| Clove House Dental & Implant CentreCorsham | 5.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (454 reviews) |
| PerioWorld Dental Suites.Chippenham | 6.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (182 reviews) |
| The High Street Dental Practice - Chippenham (Not accepting new NHS patients)Chippenham | 6.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 6.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (221 reviews) |
| London Road Dental PracticeChippenham | 7.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (120 reviews) |
| Ridge DentalChipping Sodbury | 7.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (140 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Gibb with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chippenham, 5.2 miles south-east; the next are Corsham (5.7 miles south) and Chipping Sodbury (7.4 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chippenham | 6 | 5.2 miles south-east |
| Corsham | 1 | 5.7 miles south |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 7.4 miles west |
| Bath | 15 | 9.8 miles south-west |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 10.2 miles west |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 10.4 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Gibb
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (5.0 from 221 reviews), 6.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 6.5 miles south-east |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 10.8 miles south-west |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 10.8 miles south-west |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 10.1 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Gibb 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,369 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 26.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 40 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 256th closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hardenhuish School — 5.4 miles Sheldon School — 5.4 miles The Corsham School — 5.9 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 | Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice, Chippenham — 5 miles Clove House Dental & Implant Centre, Corsham — 6 miles Ridge Dental, Chipping Sodbury — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 73 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 Gibb
From The Gibb the nearest practice is Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice in Chippenham, 5.2 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 10 practices, and within 20 there are 73.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (6.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around The Gibb list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Gibb are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Hathaway Medical Centre in Chippenham, 5.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 16 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Gibb to Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice is roughly 10 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Gibb
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Orthodontist in The Gibb: People weighing up braces or aligners in The Gibb can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Wiltshire and the surrounding area.
The local picture in The Gibb
The Gibb — smaller rural: Nearer to 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. The Gibb's under-16 share sits at 17.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,369 residents in the neighbourhood around The Gibb, 7.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. People in The Gibb usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in The Gibb are served by secondary schools including Hardenhuish School (5.4 miles) and Sheldon School (5.4 miles). The Gibb's Local Authority has 263 schools educating 74,539 pupils (DfE data). The Gibb sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Gibb is about 16 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Local orthodontic signals in The Gibb
We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Gibb itself. The closest on record are Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice in Chippenham, about 5 miles away; Clove House Dental & Implant Centre in Corsham, about 6 miles away; and Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, about 7 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Littleton Drew, Nettleton Shrub, Castle Combe, Grittleton, West Kington, and Long Dean.
About The Gibb
Littleton Drew is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of The Gibb.
The Orthodontic Journey in The Gibb
Starting orthodontic treatment in The Gibb can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Gibb
Practices serving The Gibb differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. By ONS classification, The Gibb falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. The Gibb sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17.4% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.7% of the 1,369 residents in The Gibb's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. People in The Gibb usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to The Gibb are Hardenhuish School (5.4 miles) and Sheldon School (5.4 miles). The Gibb's Local Authority area covers 263 schools and 74,539 pupils, according to DfE figures. The Gibb sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Gibb is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 16 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in The Gibb Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in The Gibb can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in The Gibb — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving The Gibb. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, The Gibb sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.4% of The Gibb's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,369 residents in the neighbourhood around The Gibb, 7.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. The Gibb has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 15% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near The Gibb attend schools such as Hardenhuish School (5.4 miles) and Sheldon School (5.4 miles). There are 263 schools and 74,539 pupils in The Gibb's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts The Gibb close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to The Gibb is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in The Gibb. The nearest we do hold are Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice in Chippenham, about 5 miles away; Clove House Dental & Implant Centre in Corsham, about 6 miles away; and Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, about 7 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Gibb. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Gibb
This section helps connect The Gibb, Wiltshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. This page links onward to Littleton Drew, Nettleton Shrub, Castle Combe, Grittleton, West Kington, and Long Dean for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Gibb
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Gibb often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Gibb?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Gibb is Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice in Chippenham, about 5.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Hathaway Medical Centre (5.2 miles) and Clove House Dental & Implant Centre (5.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Gibb?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Gibb, 10 practices within 10 miles and 73 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Chippenham, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Gibb?
The nearest practice to The Gibb that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hathaway Medical Centre in Chippenham, about 5.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include PerioWorld Dental Suites. (6.2 miles) and The High Street Dental Practice - Chippenham (Not accepting new NHS patients) (6.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Gibb, 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 The Gibb, Wiltshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.