Orthodontic practices near Upton Scudamore
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Upton Scudamore; 5 practices within 10 and 31 practices within 20. The closest is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 5.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 5.2 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 5.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 5.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 5.6 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 6.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Bath OrthodonticsBath | 12.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (27 reviews) |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 13.0 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 13.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upton Scudamore with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 5.2 miles west; the next are Trowbridge (6.5 miles north) and Bath (12.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 5.2 miles west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 6.5 miles north |
| Bath | 15 | 12.7 miles north-west |
| Corsham | 1 | 14.0 miles north |
| Chippenham | 6 | 15.8 miles north |
| Mendip | 2 | 19.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upton Scudamore
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), 16.1 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 16.1 miles north |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 13.6 miles north-west |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 20.0 miles south-east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 13.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upton Scudamore 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 295 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,261 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 26.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 108 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 256th closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.4% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Matravers School — 1.9 miles Kingdown School — 2.2 miles Selwood Academy — 5.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,305 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 | Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 5 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 6 miles Bath Orthodontics, Bath — 13 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 | 5 within 10 miles, 31 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 Upton Scudamore
From Upton Scudamore the nearest practice is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 5.2 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 5 practices, and within 20 there are 31.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Trowbridge (6.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Upton Scudamore list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upton Scudamore are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 5.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upton Scudamore to Southwest Dental Laboratory 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upton Scudamore
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Orthodontist in Upton Scudamore: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Upton Scudamore often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It connects local orthodontic research in Upton Scudamore with the wider Wiltshire area. Upton Scudamore — a small village with a population of around 295 — is covered on this page specifically.
The local picture in Upton Scudamore
Upton Scudamore is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Upton Scudamore sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 18.2% of Upton Scudamore's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.4% of the 1,261 residents in Upton Scudamore's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. People in Upton Scudamore usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Upton Scudamore are Matravers School (1.9 miles) and Kingdown School (2.2 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Upton Scudamore's Local Authority has 263 schools educating 74,539 pupils (DfE data). Upton Scudamore's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upton Scudamore is about 24 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Facts about Upton Scudamore
Around 295 people live in Upton Scudamore, which is a small village within Wiltshire. Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Old Dilton, the closest linked location.
What local practice data suggests in Upton Scudamore
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upton Scudamore itself. The nearest recorded are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 5 miles away; Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 6 miles away; and Bath Orthodontics, about 13 miles away.
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Upton Scudamore
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Upton Scudamore helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Upton Scudamore
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Upton Scudamore
Not every practice near Upton Scudamore offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Upton Scudamore is classified as smaller rural: Further from 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 data puts 18.2% of Upton Scudamore's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,261 residents in the neighbourhood around Upton Scudamore, 8.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. People in Upton Scudamore usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Upton Scudamore attend schools such as Matravers School (1.9 miles) and Kingdown School (2.2 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Upton Scudamore's Local Authority area covers 263 schools and 74,539 pupils, according to DfE figures. Upton Scudamore's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upton Scudamore is about 24 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Upton Scudamore Explained
Patients in Upton Scudamore 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Upton Scudamore — Local Context
What's available in Upton Scudamore depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Upton Scudamore is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 18.2% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Upton Scudamore, 8.4% of the 1,261 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Upton Scudamore; the nearest is about 5 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Upton Scudamore are Matravers School (1.9 miles) and Kingdown School (2.2 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Upton Scudamore's Local Authority has 263 schools educating 74,539 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Upton Scudamore close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upton Scudamore is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 24 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Upton Scudamore itself. The closest on record are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 5 miles away; Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 6 miles away; and Bath Orthodontics, about 13 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upton Scudamore. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upton Scudamore
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Upton Scudamore, Wiltshire alone. Other local pages worth browsing include Old Dilton, Hisomley, Penleigh, Bell Hill, Westbury, and Warminster.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upton Scudamore
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upton Scudamore often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upton Scudamore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upton Scudamore is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 5.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Portway Dental Practice (5.4 miles) and Grants House Dentistry (5.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upton Scudamore?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upton Scudamore, 5 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Frome, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upton Scudamore?
The nearest practice to Upton Scudamore that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 5.4 miles to the west. Others nearby include Dentalcare Trowbridge (6.5 miles) and Circus Orthodontics (13.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upton Scudamore, Wiltshire?
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 Upton Scudamore, Wiltshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.