Orthodontic practices near The Parade
On our practice register: 24 practices within 5 miles of The Parade, 32 practices within 10 and 123 practices within 20. The closest is Beech Lane Dental Care in Reading, 0.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Lane Dental CareReading | 0.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (184 reviews) |
| Earley Dental PracticeReading | 0.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (389 reviews) |
| The Haven Dental PracticeLower Earley | 0.5 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Dental VisionLower Earley | 0.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (36 reviews) |
| Gipsy Lane Advanced Dental CareLower Earley | 1.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (624 reviews) |
| The Gallery Dental Centre of ExcellenceLower Earley | 1.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (443 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (READING) LTDReading | 1.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery & OrthodonticsReading | 1.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Parade with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Reading, 0.3 miles south-west; the next are Lower Earley (0.5 miles east) and Wokingham (4.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 13 | 0.3 miles south-west |
| Lower Earley | 4 | 0.5 miles east |
| Wokingham | 6 | 4.3 miles south-east |
| Mapledurham | 1 | 4.7 miles north-west |
| Calcot | 2 | 5.1 miles west |
| Crowthorne | 2 | 7.6 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 The Parade
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Confidental Dental Practice in Camberley (5.0 from 611 reviews), 8.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confidental Dental PracticeCamberley | 5.0 (611 reviews) | 8.7 miles south-east |
| Earley Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (389 reviews) | 0.3 miles north-west |
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (263 reviews) | 3.1 miles north-west |
| The Haven Dental PracticeLower Earley | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 0.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Parade at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wokingham |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 7.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,767 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 56.3% aged 16 to 24 and 14.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,111 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 24 practices, more than 93% of towns in England |
| Access within Wokingham | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 44 places in the county (the county median is 2.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.6% here, against 8% across neighbourhoods in Wokingham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Maiden Erlegh School — 0.3 miles UTC Reading — 0.7 miles Maiden Erlegh School in Reading — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 11,227 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 84 schools, 34,306 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Beech Lane Dental Care, Reading — under a mile The Haven Dental Practice, Lower Earley — under a mile Beechcroft Dental Practice, Wokingham — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 32 within 10 miles, 123 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Puresmile Earley Dental Practice — under a mile |
| Postcode districts | RG6 |
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 Parade
The nearest practice to The Parade is Beech Lane Dental Care in Reading, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 32 practices, and within 20 there are 123.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Earley Dental Practice (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Reading Smiles (2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around The Parade list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 The Parade are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Earley Dental Practice in Reading, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 35 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Parade
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Orthodontist in The Parade: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in The Parade, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Wokingham, not just The Parade.
A quick look at The Parade
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Earley, the closest linked location.
The Parade in context
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, The Parade sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. The Parade's under-16 share, 7.7%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.6% of the 2,767 residents in The Parade's census neighbourhood, below the 8% average across Wokingham. With 24 orthodontic practices within five miles, The Parade is better served than 93% of towns in England. Families in The Parade are served by secondary schools including Maiden Erlegh School (0.3 miles) and UTC Reading (0.7 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. The Parade's Local Authority has 84 schools educating 34,306 pupils (DfE data). The Parade's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Parade is about 35 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.
What local practice data suggests in The Parade
We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Parade itself. The nearest we do hold are Beech Lane Dental Care in Reading, under a mile away; The Haven Dental Practice in Lower Earley, under a mile away; and Beechcroft Dental Practice in Wokingham, about 4 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Earley, Lower Earley, The Mount, Shinfield, Sonning, and Whitley Wood.
The Orthodontic Journey in The Parade
Many people in The Parade delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Parade
There's no orthodontist on record in The Parade itself; the nearest dentist, Puresmile Earley Dental Practice, is under a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. ONS classifies The Parade as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. With just 7.7% of residents under 16, The Parade skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around The Parade, 3.6% of the 2,767 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 8% average across Wokingham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 24 orthodontic practices within five miles, The Parade is better served than 93% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to The Parade are Maiden Erlegh School (0.3 miles) and UTC Reading (0.7 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 84 schools and 34,306 pupils across The Parade's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks The Parade among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to The Parade is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 35 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in The Parade Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in The Parade 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in The Parade offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Parade. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Parade
These local links are here for anyone comparing The Parade, Wokingham against nearby alternatives. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Earley, Lower Earley, The Mount, Shinfield, Sonning, and Whitley Wood.
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Parade
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Parade often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Parade?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Parade is Beech Lane Dental Care in Reading, about 0.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Earley Dental Practice (0.3 miles) and The Haven Dental Practice (0.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Parade?
Our register has 24 practices within 5 miles of The Parade, 32 practices within 10 miles and 123 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Parade?
The nearest practice to The Parade that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Earley Dental Practice in Reading, about 0.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include The Gallery Dental Centre of Excellence (1.1 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (READING) LTD (1.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Parade, Wokingham?
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 The Parade, Wokingham?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.