Orthodontic practices near Upper Swainswick
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Upper Swainswick, 27 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Circus Dental in Bath, 1.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circus DentalBath | 1.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (63 reviews) |
| Circus House Dental and Implant CentreBath | 1.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (53 reviews) |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 1.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (277 reviews) |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 1.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (12 reviews) |
| Bath OrthodonticsBath | 1.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.2 (27 reviews) |
| Dr G EdwardsBath | 1.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 1.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Bath Dental Excellence Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 1.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (135 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Swainswick with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bath, 1.7 miles south; the next are Corsham (7.0 miles east) and Bristol (7.5 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bath | 15 | 1.7 miles south |
| Corsham | 1 | 7.0 miles east |
| Bristol | 2 | 7.5 miles north-west |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 7.8 miles north-west |
| Kingswood | 1 | 8.5 miles north-west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 8.7 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 Swainswick
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath (5.0 from 167 reviews), 2.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 2.4 miles south-west |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 2.4 miles south-west |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 1.7 miles south |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 4.9 (277 reviews) | 1.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Swainswick at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bath and North East Somerset |
| 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 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,294 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 23% 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 | 41 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within Bath and North East Somerset | 27th closest to an orthodontic practice of 141 places in the county (the county median is 4.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Bath and North East Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Mark's CofE School — 0.8 miles Hayesfield Girls School — 2.5 miles Beechen Cliff School — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,275 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 89 schools, 31,546 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Circus Dental, Bath — 2 miles Clove House Dental & Implant Centre, Corsham — 7 miles BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, Bristol — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 57 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 Swainswick
Upper Swainswick is 1.7 miles from Circus Dental in Bath, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Teodora Todorova (7.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around Upper Swainswick list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Upper Swainswick are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Circus Dental in Bath, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Swainswick
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Find orthodontic treatment in Upper Swainswick
Orthodontist in Upper Swainswick: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Upper Swainswick understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Bath and North East Somerset.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
For a broader view, related location pages cover Bailbrook, Charlcombe, Lambridge, Lower Swainswick, Grosvenor, and Langridge as well as this one.
Upper Swainswick at a glance
Just around 1 km south-west, Charlcombe is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice signals around Upper Swainswick
There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Swainswick itself. The nearest we do hold are Circus Dental in Bath, about 2 miles away; Clove House Dental & Implant Centre in Corsham, about 7 miles away; and BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, about 8 miles away.
Area profile for Upper Swainswick
By ONS classification, Upper Swainswick falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Upper Swainswick falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.8% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,294 residents in Upper Swainswick's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), Upper Swainswick has more choice than 85% of towns in England. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Upper Swainswick are served by secondary schools including St Mark's CofE School (0.8 miles) and Hayesfield Girls School (2.5 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Upper Swainswick's Local Authority area covers 89 schools and 31,546 pupils, according to DfE figures. Upper Swainswick falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upper Swainswick is about 11 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Upper Swainswick
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Upper Swainswick helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Upper Swainswick
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Upper Swainswick runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Swainswick
Patients in Upper Swainswick have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Treatment Options in Upper Swainswick — Local Context
Not every practice near Upper Swainswick offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Upper Swainswick is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. 15.8% of Upper Swainswick's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,294 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Swainswick, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), Upper Swainswick has more choice than 85% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Upper Swainswick are St Mark's CofE School (0.8 miles) and Hayesfield Girls School (2.5 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Upper Swainswick's Local Authority area covers 89 schools and 31,546 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Upper Swainswick sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Upper Swainswick is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Upper Swainswick. The nearest we do hold are Circus Dental in Bath, about 2 miles away; Clove House Dental & Implant Centre in Corsham, about 7 miles away; and BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, about 8 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Swainswick. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Swainswick
This section helps connect Upper Swainswick, Bath and North East Somerset to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Bailbrook, Charlcombe, Lambridge, Lower Swainswick, Grosvenor, and Langridge.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Swainswick
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Swainswick often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Swainswick?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Swainswick is Circus Dental in Bath, about 1.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Circus House Dental and Implant Centre (1.7 miles) and Circus Orthodontics (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Swainswick?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Upper Swainswick, 27 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Swainswick?
The nearest practice to Upper Swainswick that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Circus Dental in Bath, about 1.7 miles to the south. Others nearby include Circus Orthodontics (1.7 miles) and Bath Dental Clinic (1.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Swainswick, Bath and North East Somerset?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Swainswick, Bath and North East Somerset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.