Orthodontic practices near The Shoe
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of The Shoe, 28 practices within 10 and 63 practices within 20. The closest is Clove House Dental & Implant Centre in Corsham, 4.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clove House Dental & Implant CentreCorsham | 4.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (454 reviews) |
| Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental PracticeChippenham | 6.0 miles east | – | – | – | 3.5 (153 reviews) |
| Hathaway Medical CentreChippenham | 6.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.1 (279 reviews) |
| Bath OrthodonticsBath | 6.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (27 reviews) |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 6.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Circus DentalBath | 6.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (63 reviews) |
| Circus House Dental and Implant CentreBath | 6.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (53 reviews) |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 6.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (277 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Shoe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Corsham, 4.6 miles south-east; the next are Chippenham (6.0 miles east) and Bath (6.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Corsham | 1 | 4.6 miles south-east |
| Chippenham | 6 | 6.0 miles east |
| Bath | 15 | 6.5 miles south-west |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 7.3 miles north-west |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 8.6 miles west |
| Bristol | 1 | 9.6 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 Shoe
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), 7.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 7.2 miles east |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 7.5 miles south-west |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 7.5 miles south-west |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 6.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Shoe 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 | 1 practice |
| Access within Wiltshire | 221st 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 — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Corsham School — 4.7 miles St Mark's CofE School — 5.8 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 | Clove House Dental & Implant Centre, Corsham — 5 miles Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice, Chippenham — 6 miles Bath Orthodontics, Bath — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 28 within 10 miles, 63 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 Shoe
The nearest practice to The Shoe is Clove House Dental & Implant Centre in Corsham, 4.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 28 practices, and within 20 there are 63.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (7.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around The Shoe list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Shoe 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, 6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Shoe
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Orthodontist in The Shoe: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in The Shoe understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Wiltshire.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Mountain Bower, Upper Wraxall, North Wraxall, Thickwood, West Kington, and Colerne.
A quick look at The Shoe
The nearest other location we cover is Upper Wraxall, under 1 km to the west.
Area profile for The Shoe
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, The Shoe 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. In the census neighbourhood around The Shoe, 7.7% of the 1,369 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in The Shoe are served by secondary schools including The Corsham School (4.7 miles) and St Mark's CofE School (5.8 miles). The Shoe's Local Authority area covers 263 schools and 74,539 pupils, according to DfE figures. The Shoe's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Shoe is about 14 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Practice data for The Shoe
No orthodontic practice is recorded in The Shoe. The nearest we do hold are Clove House Dental & Implant Centre in Corsham, about 5 miles away; Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice in Chippenham, about 6 miles away; and Bath Orthodontics, about 6 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in The Shoe
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in The Shoe helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Shoe
Not every practice near The Shoe offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. The Shoe is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in The Shoe falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. The Shoe's under-16 share sits at 17.4%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around The Shoe, 7.7% of the 1,369 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to The Shoe are The Corsham School (4.7 miles) and St Mark's CofE School (5.8 miles). There are 263 schools and 74,539 pupils in The Shoe's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, The Shoe is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Shoe is about 14 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in The Shoe
The orthodontic landscape in The Shoe offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in The Shoe
Every mainstream option is available to patients in The Shoe — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Shoe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Shoe
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to The Shoe, Wiltshire alone. Related nearby location pages such as Mountain Bower, Upper Wraxall, North Wraxall, Thickwood, West Kington, and Colerne can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Shoe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Shoe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Shoe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Shoe is Clove House Dental & Implant Centre in Corsham, about 4.6 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice (6.0 miles) and Hathaway Medical Centre (6.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Shoe?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of The Shoe, 28 practices within 10 miles and 63 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Shoe?
The nearest practice to The Shoe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hathaway Medical Centre in Chippenham, about 6.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Circus Dental (6.8 miles) and Circus Orthodontics (6.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Shoe, Wiltshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Shoe, Wiltshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.