Orthodontic practices near Upper Seagry
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Upper Seagry, 7 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice in Chippenham, 5.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental PracticeChippenham | 5.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.5 (153 reviews) |
| Hathaway Medical CentreChippenham | 5.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.1 (279 reviews) |
| PerioWorld Dental Suites.Chippenham | 5.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (182 reviews) |
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (221 reviews) |
| The High Street Dental Practice - Chippenham (Not accepting new NHS patients)Chippenham | 5.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
| London Road Dental PracticeChippenham | 5.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (120 reviews) |
| Clove House Dental & Implant CentreCorsham | 8.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (454 reviews) |
| Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic ChippenhamLydiard Millicent | 10.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (299 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Seagry with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chippenham, 5.0 miles south-west; the next are Corsham (8.2 miles south-west) and Lydiard Millicent (10.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chippenham | 6 | 5.0 miles south-west |
| Corsham | 1 | 8.2 miles south-west |
| Lydiard Millicent | 1 | 10.4 miles east |
| Swindon | 11 | 11.0 miles east |
| Broad Blunsdon | 2 | 12.6 miles east |
| Cirencester | 3 | 13.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Seagry
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is One Wood Street Advanced Dental Care. Implants and Specialist Dentistry in Swindon (5.0 from 370 reviews), 13.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One Wood Street Advanced Dental Care. Implants and Specialist DentistrySwindon | 5.0 (370 reviews) | 13.2 miles east |
| Mayhew DentalSwindon | 5.0 (336 reviews) | 14.9 miles east |
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 5.1 miles south |
| Ebenezer House Dental CareSwindon | 5.0 (56 reviews) | 13.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Seagry 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 |
| Population | 285 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,395 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 25.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 120 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Wiltshire | 242nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Malmesbury School — 4.1 miles Hardenhuish School — 4.7 miles Sheldon School — 4.9 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 | Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice, Chippenham — 5 miles Clove House Dental & Implant Centre, Corsham — 8 miles Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic Chippenham, Lydiard Millicent — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 59 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 Seagry
From Upper Seagry the nearest practice is Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice in Chippenham, 5 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. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 59.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (5.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentalcare West Swindon (11 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Upper Seagry list clear aligners, the nearest 5.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Seagry 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 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 23 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upper Seagry to Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice is roughly 10 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Seagry
Wiltshire12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Upper Seagry
Orthodontist in Upper Seagry: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Upper Seagry often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is relevant to searches focused on both Upper Seagry and the wider Wiltshire area. Upper Seagry — a small village with a population of around 285 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local snapshot of Upper Seagry
Around 285 people live in Upper Seagry, which is a small village within Wiltshire. The nearest other location we cover is Startley, around 1 km to the north.
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Nearby location pages including Startley, Rodbourne Bottom, Brookside, Lower Seagry, Sutton Benger, and Christian Malford can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Local provider signals in Upper Seagry
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Upper Seagry. The nearest we do hold are Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice in Chippenham, about 5 miles away; Clove House Dental & Implant Centre in Corsham, about 8 miles away; and Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic Chippenham in Lydiard Millicent, about 10 miles away.
Area profile for Upper Seagry
Officially, Upper Seagry is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Upper Seagry falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.8% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,395 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Seagry, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Upper Seagry are served by secondary schools including Malmesbury School (4.1 miles) and Hardenhuish School (4.7 miles). DfE figures put 263 schools and 74,539 pupils across Upper Seagry's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Upper Seagry sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Upper Seagry is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Upper Seagry
Orthodontic treatment in Upper Seagry 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Upper Seagry
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Upper Seagry — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Upper Seagry — 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. 17.8% of Upper Seagry's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 2,395 residents in Upper Seagry's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Upper Seagry attend schools such as Malmesbury School (4.1 miles) and Hardenhuish School (4.7 miles). Upper Seagry's Local Authority area covers 263 schools and 74,539 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Upper Seagry sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upper Seagry is about 23 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Seagry
The orthodontic landscape in Upper Seagry offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Seagry
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Seagry. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Seagry
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Upper Seagry, Wiltshire with surrounding locations. For a broader comparison, pages for Startley, Rodbourne Bottom, Brookside, Lower Seagry, Sutton Benger, and Christian Malford follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Seagry
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Seagry often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Seagry?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Seagry is Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice in Chippenham, about 5.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Hathaway Medical Centre (5.0 miles) and PerioWorld Dental Suites. (5.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Seagry?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Upper Seagry, 7 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Seagry?
The nearest practice to Upper Seagry that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hathaway Medical Centre in Chippenham, about 5.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include PerioWorld Dental Suites. (5.0 miles) and Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (5.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Seagry, Wiltshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Seagry, Wiltshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.