Orthodontic practices near Upper Weedon
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Upper Weedon; 9 practices within 10 and 67 practices within 20. The closest is DSE Dental Practice in Northampton, 8.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSE Dental PracticeNorthampton | 8.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (66 reviews) |
| David Neal Dental - HastingsNorthampton | 8.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (306 reviews) |
| Harborough Road Dental PracticeNorthampton | 8.3 miles east | – | – | – | 2.6 (68 reviews) |
| PURELY ORTHODONTICSNorthampton | 8.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Private Dental CentreNorthampton | 8.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (470 reviews) |
| Invisalign Northampton Diamond ProviderNorthampton | 8.5 miles east | – | – | – | 3.9 (39 reviews) |
| Moopen Dental Care NorthamptonNorthampton | 8.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (1,064 reviews) |
| Cliftonville DentalNorthampton | 9.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (98 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Weedon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Northampton, 8.2 miles east; the next are Rugby (10.8 miles north-west) and Banbury (15.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton | 9 | 8.2 miles east |
| Rugby | 11 | 10.8 miles north-west |
| Banbury | 6 | 15.1 miles south-west |
| Wellingborough | 3 | 16.1 miles east |
| Pailton | 1 | 16.8 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Weedon
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Rugby Smiles Dental Clinic (5.0 from 448 reviews), 12.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rugby Smiles Dental ClinicRugby | 5.0 (448 reviews) | 12.5 miles north-west |
| TG's Dental Suite - Higham FerrersPailton | 5.0 (375 reviews) | 16.8 miles north-west |
| Dentibond Dental Nursing AgencyBanbury | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 16.2 miles south-west |
| Wellingborough Dental & Implant ClinicWellingborough | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 16.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Weedon at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Northamptonshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,740 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 27.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 65 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Northamptonshire | 164th closest to an orthodontic practice of 203 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Northamptonshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | DSLV E-ACT Academy — 3.1 miles Campion School — 3.7 miles The Parker E-ACT Academy — 3.9 miles |
| Schools in council area | 205 schools, 70,375 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.5% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | DSE Dental Practice, Northampton — 8 miles Kreate Dental Rugby | Dental Excellence For You And Your Family, Rugby — 11 miles Banbury Dental Surgery, Banbury — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 67 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Weedon Healthy Tooth Team — under a mile |
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 Weedon
The nearest practice to Upper Weedon is DSE Dental Practice in Northampton, 8.2 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 67.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Kreate Dental Rugby | Dental Excellence For You And Your Family (10.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Private Dental Centre (8.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Upper Weedon list clear aligners, the nearest 8.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Weedon are commissioned by NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is PURELY ORTHODONTICS in Northampton, 8.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upper Weedon to DSE Dental Practice is roughly 20 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 210 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Weedon
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Orthodontist in Upper Weedon: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Upper Weedon? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in West Northamptonshire.
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The local picture in Upper Weedon
Upper Weedon — larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 15.3% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,740 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Weedon, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Northamptonshire. Upper Weedon has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.5% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Upper Weedon are served by secondary schools including DSLV E-ACT Academy (3.1 miles) and Campion School (3.7 miles). Upper Weedon's Local Authority area covers 205 schools and 70,375 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Upper Weedon close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upper Weedon is about 38 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Facts about Upper Weedon
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Lower Weedon, the closest linked location.
Practice data for Upper Weedon
There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Weedon itself. The nearest we do hold are DSE Dental Practice in Northampton, about 8 miles away; Kreate Dental Rugby | Dental Excellence For You And Your Family, about 11 miles away; and Banbury Dental Surgery, about 15 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Upper Weedon
Many people in Upper Weedon delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Upper Weedon follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Upper Weedon
The orthodontic landscape in Upper Weedon offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Upper Weedon — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Upper Weedon itself; the nearest dentist, Weedon Healthy Tooth Team, is under a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Upper Weedon is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board. Upper Weedon's under-16 share sits at 15.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,740 residents in Upper Weedon's census neighbourhood, below the 7% average across West Northamptonshire. People in Upper Weedon usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.5% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Upper Weedon attend schools such as DSLV E-ACT Academy (3.1 miles) and Campion School (3.7 miles). DfE figures put 205 schools and 70,375 pupils across Upper Weedon's Local Authority. Upper Weedon's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Upper Weedon is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Weedon itself. The nearest we do hold are DSE Dental Practice in Northampton, about 8 miles away; Kreate Dental Rugby | Dental Excellence For You And Your Family, about 11 miles away; and Banbury Dental Surgery, about 15 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 Weedon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Weedon
This section helps connect Upper Weedon, West Northamptonshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Lower Weedon, Weedon Bec, Dodford, Church Stowe, Muscott, and Flore.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Weedon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Weedon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Weedon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Weedon is DSE Dental Practice in Northampton, about 8.2 miles to the east. The next closest are David Neal Dental - Hastings (8.3 miles) and Harborough Road Dental Practice (8.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Weedon?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upper Weedon, 9 practices within 10 miles and 67 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Northampton, 8.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Weedon?
The nearest practice to Upper Weedon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is PURELY ORTHODONTICS in Northampton, about 8.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Moopen Dental Care Northampton (8.9 miles) and Kreate Dental Rugby | Dental Excellence For You And Your Family (10.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Weedon, West Northamptonshire?
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 Weedon, West Northamptonshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.