Orthodontic practices near Upper Rissington
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Upper Rissington; 34 practices within 20. The closest is High Street Dental Practice in Witney, 11.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Dental PracticeWitney | 11.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| Buttercross Dental PracticeWitney | 11.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (185 reviews) |
| Witney Brace PlaceWitney | 11.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (24 reviews) |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 15.2 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (201 reviews) |
| Pittville Lawn Dental & Implant ClinicCheltenham | 15.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (194 reviews) |
| Cambray DentalCheltenham | 16.0 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (193 reviews) |
| Oriel Villas Dental SurgeryCheltenham | 16.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (344 reviews) |
| Ormond Terrace DentalCheltenham | 16.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Rissington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Witney, 11.2 miles south-east; the next are Cheltenham (15.2 miles west) and Cirencester (16.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Witney | 3 | 11.2 miles south-east |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 15.2 miles west |
| Cirencester | 3 | 16.1 miles south-west |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 16.5 miles west |
| Bloxham | 1 | 16.9 miles north-east |
| Kidlington | 3 | 17.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Rissington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic in Upper Heyford (5.0 from 296 reviews), 19.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 5.0 (296 reviews) | 19.3 miles east |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 15.2 miles west |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 16.1 miles west |
| Dentibond Dental Nursing AgencyBanbury | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 19.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Rissington at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Cotswold |
| NHS dental services | NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,432 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 25.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 45 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 584th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Cotswold Academy — 2.6 miles Burford School — 5.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,564 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | High Street Dental Practice, Witney — 11 miles Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, Cheltenham — 15 miles Cirencester Dental Practice, Cirencester — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 34 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 Rissington
From Upper Rissington the nearest practice is High Street Dental Practice in Witney, 11.2 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. 34 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve (16.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bloxham Dental @ Banbury (16.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Upper Rissington list clear aligners, the nearest 11.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Rissington are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, 11.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upper Rissington to High Street Dental Practice is roughly 25 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 290 to 580 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £260 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Rissington
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Orthodontist in Upper Rissington: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Upper Rissington keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Gloucestershire.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Church Westcote, Little Rissington, Icomb, Westcote, Wyck Rissington, and Nether Westcote.
Local treatment availability around Upper Rissington
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Upper Rissington. The closest on record are High Street Dental Practice in Witney, about 11 miles away; Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, about 15 miles away; and Cirencester Dental Practice, about 16 miles away.
What official data says about Upper Rissington
ONS classifies Upper Rissington as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Upper Rissington. Census figures show 14.3% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,432 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Rissington, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Upper Rissington; the nearest is about 11 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Upper Rissington are served by secondary schools including The Cotswold Academy (2.6 miles) and Burford School (5.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Upper Rissington close to the England median.
Upper Rissington in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Church Westcote, around 1 km to the east.
All Orthodontic Options in Upper Rissington Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Upper Rissington has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Rissington
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Upper Rissington
Orthodontic treatment in Upper Rissington is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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 Upper Rissington
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Upper Rissington — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Upper Rissington — larger rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 14.3% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,432 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Rissington, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Upper Rissington; the nearest is about 11 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Upper Rissington are served by secondary schools including The Cotswold Academy (2.6 miles) and Burford School (5.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Upper Rissington's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Rissington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Rissington
If Upper Rissington, Gloucestershire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. For a broader comparison, pages for Church Westcote, Little Rissington, Icomb, Westcote, Wyck Rissington, and Nether Westcote follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Rissington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Rissington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Rissington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Rissington is High Street Dental Practice in Witney, about 11.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Buttercross Dental Practice (11.3 miles) and Witney Brace Place (11.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Rissington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upper Rissington, 0 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Witney, 11.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Rissington?
The nearest practice to Upper Rissington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, about 11.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Pittville Lawn Dental & Implant Clinic (15.9 miles) and Cambray Dental (16.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Rissington, Gloucestershire?
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 Upper Rissington, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.