Orthodontic practices near Upper Bucklebury
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Upper Bucklebury, 14 practices within 10 and 68 practices within 20. The closest is Mr M Yeung - The Orthodontic Centre in Newbury, 4.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr M Yeung - The Orthodontic CentreNewbury | 4.1 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Newbury Orthodontic CentreNewbury | 4.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (170 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRENewbury | 4.2 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| John Davies Dental LaboratoryNewbury | 4.4 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| 20/20 Dental PracticeNewbury | 4.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (225 reviews) |
| Newbury Smile StudioNewbury | 4.5 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (57 reviews) |
| The Briars Dental CentreNewbury | 4.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (276 reviews) |
| Westbrook House Dental & Implant CentreNewbury | 4.6 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (17 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Bucklebury with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newbury, 4.1 miles west; the next are Calcot (8.1 miles east) and Mapledurham (9.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newbury | 9 | 4.1 miles west |
| Calcot | 2 | 8.1 miles east |
| Mapledurham | 1 | 9.2 miles north-east |
| Reading | 11 | 9.8 miles east |
| Monk Sherborne | 1 | 9.9 miles south-east |
| Old Basing | 1 | 10.8 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 Upper Bucklebury
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Guinea Court Dental Surgery in Old Basing (5.0 from 410 reviews), 10.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea Court Dental SurgeryOld Basing | 5.0 (410 reviews) | 10.8 miles south-east |
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (263 reviews) | 11.2 miles north-east |
| Toothpick Dental Staff Agency LtdReading | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 11.4 miles east |
| Newbury Smile StudioNewbury | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 4.5 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Bucklebury at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Berkshire |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,553 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 95 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within West Berkshire | 57th closest to an orthodontic practice of 129 places in the county (the county median is 4.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.7% here, against 8.3% across neighbourhoods in West Berkshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kennet School — 1.4 miles The Hurst School — 4.1 miles Trinity School — 4.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,824 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 98 schools, 29,723 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mr M Yeung - The Orthodontic Centre, Newbury — 4 miles Park Lane Orthodontics, Calcot — 8 miles U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic, Mapledurham — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 68 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 Upper Bucklebury
Upper Bucklebury is 4.1 miles from Mr M Yeung - The Orthodontic Centre in Newbury, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 68.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bespoke Dental (Formerly Gentle Dental Care) (8.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (9.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Upper Bucklebury list clear aligners, the nearest 4.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Bucklebury are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Newbury Orthodontic Centre, 4.1 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Bucklebury
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Local provider signals in Upper Bucklebury
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Upper Bucklebury. The nearest we do hold are Mr M Yeung - The Orthodontic Centre in Newbury, about 4 miles away; Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, about 8 miles away; and U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, about 9 miles away.
Local context for Upper Bucklebury
The nearest other location we cover is Colthrop, around 2 km to the south-west.
Area profile for Upper Bucklebury
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Upper Bucklebury sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 19.3% of Upper Bucklebury's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Bucklebury, 8.7% of the 1,553 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 8.3% average across West Berkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Upper Bucklebury has more choice than 72% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Upper Bucklebury are Kennet School (1.4 miles) and The Hurst School (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 98 schools and 29,723 pupils in Upper Bucklebury's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Upper Bucklebury sits among the less deprived areas of England.
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The Orthodontic Journey in Upper Bucklebury
Orthodontic treatment in Upper Bucklebury is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Upper Bucklebury runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Bucklebury
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Treatment Options in Upper Bucklebury — Local Context
Not every practice near Upper Bucklebury offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. By ONS classification, Upper Bucklebury falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Upper Bucklebury falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 19.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Bucklebury, 8.7% of the 1,553 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 8.3% average across West Berkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Upper Bucklebury has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Upper Bucklebury attend schools such as Kennet School (1.4 miles) and The Hurst School (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Upper Bucklebury's Local Authority has 98 schools educating 29,723 pupils (DfE data). Upper Bucklebury falls in a less deprived area than most of England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Bucklebury itself. The nearest recorded are Mr M Yeung - The Orthodontic Centre in Newbury, about 4 miles away; Park Lane Orthodontics in Calcot, about 8 miles away; and U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Mapledurham, about 9 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Bucklebury. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Bucklebury
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Bucklebury often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Bucklebury?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Bucklebury is Mr M Yeung - The Orthodontic Centre in Newbury, about 4.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Newbury Orthodontic Centre (4.1 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (4.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Bucklebury?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Upper Bucklebury, 14 practices within 10 miles and 68 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Bucklebury?
The nearest practice to Upper Bucklebury that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Newbury Orthodontic Centre, about 4.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (4.2 miles) and 20/20 Dental Practice (4.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Bucklebury, West Berkshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Bucklebury, West Berkshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.