Orthodontic practices near Upper Westwood
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Upper Westwood, 21 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Dentalcare Trowbridge, 3.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 3.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Bath OrthodonticsBath | 4.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (27 reviews) |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 4.7 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Circus DentalBath | 4.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (63 reviews) |
| Circus House Dental and Implant CentreBath | 4.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (53 reviews) |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 4.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (277 reviews) |
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 4.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Dr G EdwardsBath | 4.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Westwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Trowbridge, 3.5 miles east; the next are Bath (4.3 miles north-west) and Corsham (7.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge | 1 | 3.5 miles east |
| Bath | 15 | 4.3 miles north-west |
| Corsham | 1 | 7.5 miles north-east |
| Frome | 4 | 7.5 miles south |
| Chippenham | 6 | 10.7 miles north-east |
| Bristol | 1 | 12.8 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 Westwood
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (5.0 from 221 reviews), 10.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 10.9 miles north-east |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 5.5 miles north-west |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 5.6 miles north-west |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 4.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Westwood 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,862 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.1% aged 16 to 24 and 25% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 78 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Wiltshire | 148th closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.5 miles away, closer than 52% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Laurence School — 1.2 miles Ralph Allen School — 2.9 miles St Augustine's Catholic College — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,688 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 4 miles Bath Orthodontics, Bath — 4 miles Clove House Dental & Implant Centre, Corsham — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 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 Westwood
Upper Westwood is 3.5 miles from Dentalcare Trowbridge, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (3.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Upper Westwood list clear aligners, the nearest 3.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Westwood are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dentalcare Trowbridge, 3.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Westwood
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Orthodontist in Upper Westwood: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Upper Westwood keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It connects local orthodontic research in Upper Westwood with the wider Wiltshire area.
Nearby location pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Avoncliff, Turleigh, Murhill, Westwood, Lower Westwood, and Winsley.
Upper Westwood in context
Upper Westwood 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. Census figures show 17.4% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,862 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Westwood, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. Upper Westwood has 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 77% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 15% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Upper Westwood are St Laurence School (1.2 miles) and Ralph Allen School (2.9 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 263 schools and 74,539 pupils in Upper Westwood's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Upper Westwood sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upper Westwood is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 16 miles away.
A quick look at Upper Westwood
The nearest other location we cover is Avoncliff, under 1 km to the north.
Local orthodontic signals in Upper Westwood
There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Westwood itself. The nearest we do hold are Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 4 miles away; Bath Orthodontics, about 4 miles away; and Clove House Dental & Implant Centre in Corsham, about 8 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Upper Westwood
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Upper Westwood helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Upper Westwood
- 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?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Upper Westwood
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Upper Westwood. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Upper Westwood sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Upper Westwood's under-16 share sits at 17.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,862 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Westwood, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. Upper Westwood has 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 77% of towns in England. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Upper Westwood attend schools such as St Laurence School (1.2 miles) and Ralph Allen School (2.9 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 263 schools and 74,539 pupils across Upper Westwood's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Upper Westwood sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upper Westwood is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 16 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Upper Westwood Explained
Patients in Upper Westwood have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Upper Westwood
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Upper Westwood — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Westwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Westwood
This section helps connect Upper Westwood, Wiltshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. This page links onward to Avoncliff, Turleigh, Murhill, Westwood, Lower Westwood, and Winsley for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Westwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Westwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Westwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Westwood is Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 3.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Bath Orthodontics (4.3 miles) and Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant Clinic (4.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Westwood?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Upper Westwood, 21 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Westwood?
The nearest practice to Upper Westwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 3.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Circus Dental (4.8 miles) and Circus Orthodontics (4.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Westwood, Wiltshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Westwood, Wiltshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.