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Orthodontic practices near Upper Stratton

On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Upper Stratton, 14 practices within 10 and 30 practices within 20. The closest is Smiles Centre in Swindon, 0.4 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Smiles CentreSwindon0.4 miles south-west✓–✓4.6 (142 reviews)
Seven Fields Dental Health CentreBroad Blunsdon0.9 miles north-west––✓4.8 (160 reviews)
Dentalcare SwindonSwindon1.4 miles west✓✓✓2.9 (192 reviews)
Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - CheltenhamBroad Blunsdon1.7 miles west–✓✓5.0 (20 reviews)
Mayhew DentalSwindon2.1 miles south-east––✓5.0 (336 reviews)
Ebenezer House Dental CareSwindon2.3 miles south✓✓–5.0 (56 reviews)
Swindon OrthodonticsSwindon2.4 miles south-west–✓✓4.9 (116 reviews)
REHMAN SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICESwindon2.4 miles south-west✓–––

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Upper Stratton with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swindon, 0.4 miles south-west; the next are Broad Blunsdon (0.9 miles north-west) and Lydiard Millicent (4.1 miles south-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Swindon110.4 miles south-west
Broad Blunsdon20.9 miles north-west
Lydiard Millicent14.1 miles south-west
Marlborough311.9 miles south
Cirencester312.1 miles north-west
Chippenham617.3 miles south-west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Stratton

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), 2.6 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
One Wood Street Advanced Dental Care. Implants and Specialist DentistrySwindon5.0 (370 reviews)2.6 miles south
Mayhew DentalSwindon5.0 (336 reviews)2.1 miles south-east
Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham5.0 (221 reviews)17.3 miles south-west
Ebenezer House Dental CareSwindon5.0 (56 reviews)2.3 miles south

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Upper Stratton at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaSwindon
NHS dental servicesNHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1613.4% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,478 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8% aged 16 to 24 and 28.1% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car20.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre3,721 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health21.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England
Access within Borough of Swindon12th closest to an orthodontic practice of 63 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.4% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Swindon
Nearest university dental hospitalBristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 37 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsKingsdown School — 0.5 miles
Swindon Academy — 1.1 miles
St Joseph's Catholic College — 1.8 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles10 schools, about 11,103 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area90 schools, 37,256 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay15% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesSmiles Centre, Swindon — under a mile
Seven Fields Dental Health Centre, Broad Blunsdon — under a mile
Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic Chippenham, Lydiard Millicent — 4 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles14 within 10 miles, 30 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 Stratton

Upper Stratton has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Smiles Centre in Swindon is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 30.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cheltenham (1.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentalcare Swindon (1.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Upper Stratton list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Stratton are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smiles Centre in Swindon, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 37 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Stratton

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Orthodontic services in Upper Stratton

Orthodontist in Upper Stratton: People weighing up braces or aligners in Upper Stratton can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Borough of Swindon.

Useful local orthodontic context for Upper Stratton

There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Stratton itself. The closest on record are Smiles Centre in Swindon, under a mile away; Seven Fields Dental Health Centre in Broad Blunsdon, under a mile away; and Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic Chippenham in Lydiard Millicent, about 4 miles away.

About Upper Stratton

Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Groundwell, the closest linked location.

The local picture in Upper Stratton

Officially, Upper Stratton is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Upper Stratton sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Upper Stratton has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.4% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Stratton, 5.4% of the 1,478 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Borough of Swindon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Upper Stratton has more choice than 83% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Upper Stratton are served by secondary schools including Kingsdown School (0.5 miles) and Swindon Academy (1.1 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 90 schools and 37,256 pupils in Upper Stratton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Upper Stratton close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Upper Stratton is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

Nearby location pages

Related pages for Groundwell, Penhill, Pinehurst, Broad Blunsdon, Stratton Saint Margaret, and Walcot East are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.

The Orthodontic Journey in Upper Stratton

Many people in Upper Stratton delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.

From First Photo to Finished Smile in Upper Stratton

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Teeth Straightening Options Available in Upper Stratton

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Treatment Options in Upper Stratton — Local Context

Practices serving Upper Stratton differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. ONS classifies Upper Stratton as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Upper Stratton. With just 13.4% of residents under 16, Upper Stratton skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.4% of the 1,478 residents in Upper Stratton's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Borough of Swindon. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Upper Stratton has more choice than 83% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 15% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Upper Stratton attend schools such as Kingsdown School (0.5 miles) and Swindon Academy (1.1 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 90 schools and 37,256 pupils in Upper Stratton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Upper Stratton sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Upper Stratton is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Stratton itself. The nearest we do hold are Smiles Centre in Swindon, under a mile away; Seven Fields Dental Health Centre in Broad Blunsdon, under a mile away; and Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic Chippenham in Lydiard Millicent, about 4 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 Stratton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Stratton

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Stratton often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Stratton?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Stratton is Smiles Centre in Swindon, about 0.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Seven Fields Dental Health Centre (0.9 miles) and Dentalcare Swindon (1.4 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Stratton?

Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Upper Stratton, 14 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Stratton?

The nearest practice to Upper Stratton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smiles Centre in Swindon, about 0.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Dentalcare Swindon (1.4 miles) and Ebenezer House Dental Care (2.3 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Stratton, Borough of Swindon?

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 Upper Stratton, Borough of Swindon?

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.

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TitleUpper Stratton, Borough of Swindon Braces & Aligners
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Published1 June 2022
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