Orthodontic practices near Upper Wargrave
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Upper Wargrave, 43 practices within 10 and 133 practices within 20. The closest is The Haven Dental Practice in Lower Earley, 5.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Haven Dental PracticeLower Earley | 5.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Dental VisionLower Earley | 5.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (36 reviews) |
| Gipsy Lane Advanced Dental CareLower Earley | 5.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (624 reviews) |
| Optima Dental CareMaidenhead | 5.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (94 reviews) |
| Earley Dental PracticeReading | 5.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (389 reviews) |
| Belmont Lodge Dental HealthMaidenhead | 5.4 miles east | – | – | – | 3.4 (78 reviews) |
| The Gallery Dental Centre of ExcellenceLower Earley | 5.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (443 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (READING) LTDReading | 5.6 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 Wargrave with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Lower Earley, 5.0 miles south-west; the next are Maidenhead (5.3 miles east) and Reading (5.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Earley | 4 | 5.0 miles south-west |
| Maidenhead | 4 | 5.3 miles east |
| Reading | 13 | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Wokingham | 6 | 5.8 miles south |
| Marlow | 2 | 5.9 miles north-east |
| Bracknell | 1 | 7.4 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 Wargrave
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Earley Dental Practice in Reading (5.0 from 389 reviews), 5.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Earley Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (389 reviews) | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (263 reviews) | 5.9 miles west |
| The Haven Dental PracticeLower Earley | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 5.0 miles south-west |
| Toothpick Dental Staff Agency LtdReading | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 5.9 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Wargrave at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wokingham |
| 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 | 18.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,440 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 30.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 163 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wokingham | 42nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 44 places in the county (the county median is 2.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 8% across neighbourhoods in Wokingham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Piggott School — 1.1 miles Waingels — 3.0 miles Gillotts School — 3.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 3,327 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 84 schools, 34,306 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Haven Dental Practice, Lower Earley — 5 miles Optima Dental Care, Maidenhead — 5 miles Earley Dental Practice, Reading — 5 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 | 43 within 10 miles, 133 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Loddon Bridge Road Dental Practice — 4 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 Wargrave
From Upper Wargrave the nearest practice is The Haven Dental Practice in Lower Earley, 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 43 practices, and within 20 there are 133.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Earley Dental Practice (5.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Reading Smiles (6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Upper Wargrave list clear aligners, the nearest 5.2 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 Wargrave are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Earley Dental Practice in Reading, 5.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upper Wargrave to The Haven 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 14.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Wargrave
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Orthodontist in Upper Wargrave: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Upper Wargrave understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Wokingham.
What local practice data suggests in Upper Wargrave
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upper Wargrave itself. The nearest recorded are The Haven Dental Practice in Lower Earley, about 5 miles away; Optima Dental Care in Maidenhead, about 5 miles away; and Earley Dental Practice in Reading, about 5 miles away.
A quick look at Upper Wargrave
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to The Holt, the closest linked location.
Keep exploring nearby
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as The Holt, Hare Hatch, Cockpole Green, Crazies Hill, Kiln Green, and Wargrave may also help.
Upper Wargrave in context
ONS classifies Upper Wargrave as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. 18.4% of Upper Wargrave's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Wargrave, 8.1% of the 1,440 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 8% average across Wokingham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Upper Wargrave has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Upper Wargrave are The Piggott School (1.1 miles) and Waingels (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Upper Wargrave's Local Authority has 84 schools educating 34,306 pupils (DfE data). Upper Wargrave falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upper Wargrave is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 31 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Upper Wargrave
Starting orthodontic treatment in Upper Wargrave can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Upper Wargrave runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Wargrave
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Upper Wargrave has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Upper Wargrave offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Wargrave. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Wargrave
These links help widen your research beyond Upper Wargrave, Wokingham if you're open to travelling a little further. This page links onward to The Holt, Hare Hatch, Cockpole Green, Crazies Hill, Kiln Green, and Wargrave for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Wargrave
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Wargrave often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Wargrave?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Wargrave is The Haven Dental Practice in Lower Earley, about 5.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Dental Vision (5.2 miles) and Gipsy Lane Advanced Dental Care (5.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Wargrave?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Upper Wargrave, 43 practices within 10 miles and 133 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Wargrave?
The nearest practice to Upper Wargrave that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Earley Dental Practice in Reading, about 5.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include The Gallery Dental Centre of Excellence (5.6 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (READING) LTD (5.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Wargrave, Wokingham?
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 Wargrave, Wokingham?
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.