Orthodontic practices near Waltham St Lawrence
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Waltham St Lawrence, 57 practices within 10 and 141 practices within 20. The closest is Optima Dental Care in Maidenhead, 4.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optima Dental CareMaidenhead | 4.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (94 reviews) |
| Belmont Lodge Dental HealthMaidenhead | 4.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.4 (78 reviews) |
| MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidenhead | 4.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Acorn Dental CareMaidenhead | 4.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (650 reviews) |
| Mezier NabelWokingham | 5.1 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Mr S J P Nel - Dentalign Orthodontics LLP (Wokingham)Wokingham | 5.1 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Maizar AmalWokingham | 5.1 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Smile Rooms WokinghamWokingham | 5.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (266 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Waltham St Lawrence with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Maidenhead, 4.0 miles north-east; the next are Wokingham (5.1 miles south) and Lower Earley (5.8 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead | 4 | 4.0 miles north-east |
| Wokingham | 6 | 5.1 miles south |
| Lower Earley | 4 | 5.8 miles south-west |
| Marlow | 2 | 5.9 miles north |
| Bracknell | 1 | 6.1 miles south |
| Reading | 12 | 6.2 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Waltham St Lawrence
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), 6.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Earley Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (389 reviews) | 6.2 miles south-west |
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (263 reviews) | 7.4 miles west |
| The Haven Dental PracticeLower Earley | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 5.8 miles south-west |
| Toothpick Dental Staff Agency LtdReading | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 7.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Waltham St Lawrence at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| 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 |
| Population | 504 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,453 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 25.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 91 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead | 53rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 55 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 8.1% across neighbourhoods in Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Piggott School — 2.6 miles Cox Green School — 2.7 miles Newlands Girls' School — 3.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 3,084 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 83 schools, 27,804 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Optima Dental Care, Maidenhead — 4 miles Mezier Nabel, Wokingham — 5 miles Dental Vision, Lower Earley — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 57 within 10 miles, 141 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 Waltham St Lawrence
The nearest practice to Waltham St Lawrence is Optima Dental Care in Maidenhead, 4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 57 practices, and within 20 there are 141.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Smile Rooms Wokingham (5.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Waltham St Lawrence list clear aligners, the nearest 4.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Waltham St Lawrence are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, 4.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 30 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Waltham St Lawrence
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Find orthodontic treatment in Waltham St Lawrence
Orthodontist in Waltham St Lawrence: Before booking anything in Waltham St Lawrence, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Waltham St Lawrence — a small village with a population of around 504 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Waltham St Lawrence
Waltham St Lawrence is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Waltham St Lawrence's under-16 share sits at 16.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Waltham St Lawrence, 7% of the 1,453 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 8.1% average across Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Waltham St Lawrence has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. Families in Waltham St Lawrence are served by secondary schools including The Piggott School (2.6 miles) and Cox Green School (2.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 83 schools and 27,804 pupils in Waltham St Lawrence's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Waltham St Lawrence sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Waltham St Lawrence is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 30 miles away.
Local orthodontic signals in Waltham St Lawrence
There is no orthodontist on our records in Waltham St Lawrence itself. The nearest we do hold are Optima Dental Care in Maidenhead, about 4 miles away; Mezier Nabel in Wokingham, about 5 miles away; and Dental Vision in Lower Earley, about 6 miles away.
Waltham St Lawrence at a glance
Waltham St Lawrence is home to around 504 people, classing it as a small village within Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Kiln Green is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-west of Waltham St Lawrence.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Kiln Green, Knowl Hill, Littlewick Green, Hare Hatch, Shurlock Row, and The Holt.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Waltham St Lawrence
Orthodontic treatment in Waltham St Lawrence is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Waltham St Lawrence
- 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?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Waltham St Lawrence — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Waltham St Lawrence
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Waltham St Lawrence has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Waltham St Lawrence
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Waltham St Lawrence. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Waltham St Lawrence
These links help widen your research beyond Waltham St Lawrence, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead if you're open to travelling a little further. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Kiln Green, Knowl Hill, Littlewick Green, Hare Hatch, Shurlock Row, and The Holt.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Waltham St Lawrence
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Waltham St Lawrence often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Waltham St Lawrence?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Waltham St Lawrence is Optima Dental Care in Maidenhead, about 4.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Belmont Lodge Dental Health (4.2 miles) and MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (4.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Waltham St Lawrence?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Waltham St Lawrence, 57 practices within 10 miles and 141 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Waltham St Lawrence?
The nearest practice to Waltham St Lawrence that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, about 4.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Smile Rooms Wokingham (5.5 miles) and The Orthodontic Centre - Bracknell (5.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Waltham St Lawrence, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead?
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 Waltham St Lawrence, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.