Orthodontic practices near Thickwood
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Thickwood, 26 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is Clove House Dental & Implant Centre in Corsham, 3.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clove House Dental & Implant CentreCorsham | 3.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (454 reviews) |
| Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental PracticeChippenham | 5.3 miles east | – | – | – | 3.5 (153 reviews) |
| Hathaway Medical CentreChippenham | 5.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.1 (279 reviews) |
| Bath OrthodonticsBath | 5.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (27 reviews) |
| PerioWorld Dental Suites.Chippenham | 6.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (182 reviews) |
| The High Street Dental Practice - Chippenham (Not accepting new NHS patients)Chippenham | 6.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 6.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Circus DentalBath | 6.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (63 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Thickwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Corsham, 3.2 miles east; the next are Chippenham (5.3 miles east) and Bath (5.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Corsham | 1 | 3.2 miles east |
| Chippenham | 6 | 5.3 miles east |
| Bath | 15 | 5.9 miles south-west |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 8.9 miles north-west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 9.1 miles south |
| Mangotsfield | 2 | 9.7 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Thickwood
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), 6.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 6.3 miles east |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 7.1 miles south-west |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 7.2 miles south-west |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 6.3 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Thickwood 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 27.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,411 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.2% aged 16 to 24 and 41.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 1.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 156 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 8.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Wiltshire | 126th closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.2 miles away, closer than 55% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Corsham School — 3.2 miles St Mark's CofE School — 5.3 miles Sheldon School — 5.6 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 — 3 miles Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice, Chippenham — 5 miles Bath Orthodontics, Bath — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 26 within 10 miles, 56 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 Thickwood
Thickwood is 3.2 miles from Clove House Dental & Implant Centre in Corsham, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 26 practices, and within 20 there are 56.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (6.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Thickwood list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Thickwood 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, 5.3 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 Thickwood
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Orthodontist in Thickwood: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Thickwood keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Thickwood itself or elsewhere in Wiltshire.
The local picture in Thickwood
Thickwood — 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. With 27.4% of residents under 16, Thickwood has an above-average share of children. In the census neighbourhood around Thickwood, 8.2% of the 1,411 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Thickwood are The Corsham School (3.2 miles) and St Mark's CofE School (5.3 miles). Thickwood's Local Authority area covers 263 schools and 74,539 pupils, according to DfE figures. Thickwood falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Thickwood is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local snapshot of Thickwood
Colerne is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Thickwood.
Local orthodontic signals in Thickwood
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Thickwood. The closest on record are Clove House Dental & Implant Centre in Corsham, about 3 miles away; Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice in Chippenham, about 5 miles away; and Bath Orthodontics, about 6 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Colerne, North Wraxall, The Shoe, Ditteridge, Slaughterford, and Mountain Bower.
All Orthodontic Options in Thickwood Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Thickwood can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Thickwood
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Thickwood — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Thickwood
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Thickwood helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Thickwood
- 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Thickwood
What's available in Thickwood depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Officially, Thickwood is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Thickwood falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. 27.4% of Thickwood's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around Thickwood, 8.2% of the 1,411 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Thickwood attend schools such as The Corsham School (3.2 miles) and St Mark's CofE School (5.3 miles). There are 263 schools and 74,539 pupils in Thickwood's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Thickwood's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Thickwood is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Thickwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Thickwood
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Thickwood, Wiltshire. For a broader comparison, pages for Colerne, North Wraxall, The Shoe, Ditteridge, Slaughterford, and Mountain Bower follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Thickwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Thickwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Thickwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Thickwood is Clove House Dental & Implant Centre in Corsham, about 3.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice (5.3 miles) and Hathaway Medical Centre (5.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Thickwood?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Thickwood, 26 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Thickwood?
The nearest practice to Thickwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hathaway Medical Centre in Chippenham, about 5.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include PerioWorld Dental Suites. (6.2 miles) and The High Street Dental Practice - Chippenham (Not accepting new NHS patients) (6.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Thickwood, 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 Thickwood, Wiltshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.