Orthodontic practices near Wallingford
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Wallingford, 13 practices within 10 and 84 practices within 20. The closest is Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, 4.9 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busby House Dental CentreDidcot | 4.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (929 reviews) |
| Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant DentistryDidcot | 5.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (730 reviews) |
| Ladygrove Dental PracticeDidcot | 5.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (151 reviews) |
| Your New Smile HarwellHarwell | 8.3 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (40 reviews) |
| TAHA Dental ExcellenceAbingdon | 8.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (253 reviews) |
| Bath Street Dental PracticeAbingdon | 8.5 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (139 reviews) |
| Precinct Dental PracticeAbingdon | 8.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (373 reviews) |
| Ock Street ClinicAbingdon | 8.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (146 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wallingford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Didcot, 4.9 miles west; the next are Harwell (8.3 miles west) and Abingdon (8.4 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Didcot | 3 | 4.9 miles west |
| Harwell | 1 | 8.3 miles west |
| Abingdon | 5 | 8.4 miles north-west |
| Radley | 2 | 8.6 miles north-west |
| Mapledurham | 1 | 9.9 miles south-east |
| Oxford | 6 | 10.0 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 Wallingford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading (5.0 from 263 reviews), 10.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (263 reviews) | 10.6 miles south-east |
| TAHA Dental ExcellenceAbingdon | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 8.4 miles north-west |
| Toothpick Dental Staff Agency LtdReading | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 12.0 miles south-east |
| Thame OrthodonticsThame | 5.0 (56 reviews) | 11.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wallingford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Oxfordshire |
| 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 10,348 |
| Residents under 16 | 11.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,413 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 31.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 23.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,946 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Oxfordshire | 292nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 445 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.4% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Oxfordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wallingford School — 0.5 miles Langtree School — 5.1 miles St Birinus School — 5.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,507 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Busby House Dental Centre, Didcot — 5 miles Your New Smile Harwell, Harwell — 8 miles TAHA Dental Excellence, Abingdon — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 13 within 10 miles, 84 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | OX10 |
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 Wallingford
Wallingford is 4.9 miles from Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 13 practices, and within 20 there are 84.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry (5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Wallingford list clear aligners, the nearest 4.9 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 Wallingford are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, 4.9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wallingford
Oxfordshire12 nearby locationsCompare braces and clear aligners in Wallingford
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Wallingford, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Oxfordshire. Wallingford — a market town with a population of around 10,348 — is covered on this page specifically.
The local picture in Wallingford
Wallingford's ONS geography type is larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Wallingford falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 11.6% of Wallingford's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.4% of the 1,413 residents in Wallingford's census neighbourhood, below the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. The closest secondary schools to Wallingford are Wallingford School (0.5 miles) and Langtree School (5.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Wallingford's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Local context for Wallingford
Around 10,348 people live in Wallingford, which is a market town within Oxfordshire. Just under 1 km east, Crowmarsh Gifford is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
More local pages to browse
Nearby location pages including Crowmarsh Gifford, Mongewell, Newnham Murren, Winterbrook, Benson, and Preston Crowmarsh can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Local orthodontic signals in Wallingford
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Wallingford itself. The nearest recorded are Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, about 5 miles away; Your New Smile Harwell, about 8 miles away; and TAHA Dental Excellence in Abingdon, about 8 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Wallingford
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Wallingford has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Wallingford
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Wallingford — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Wallingford
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Wallingford helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Wallingford
- 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 Wallingford
Not every practice near Wallingford offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Wallingford is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Wallingford. Wallingford's under-16 share, 11.6%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.4% of the 1,413 residents in Wallingford's census neighbourhood, below the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. Secondary-age pupils near Wallingford attend schools such as Wallingford School (0.5 miles) and Langtree School (5.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Wallingford sits among the less deprived areas of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wallingford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wallingford
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Wallingford, Oxfordshire within a broader nearby area. You can also browse nearby location pages including Crowmarsh Gifford, Mongewell, Newnham Murren, Winterbrook, Benson, and Preston Crowmarsh.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Wallingford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wallingford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wallingford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wallingford is Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, about 4.9 miles to the west. The next closest are Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry (5.0 miles) and Ladygrove Dental Practice (5.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wallingford?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Wallingford, 13 practices within 10 miles and 84 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wallingford?
The nearest practice to Wallingford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Busby House Dental Centre in Didcot, about 4.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry (5.0 miles) and Ladygrove Dental Practice (5.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wallingford, Oxfordshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Wallingford, Oxfordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.