Orthodontic practices near Windrush
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Windrush; 39 practices within 20. The closest is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, 10.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercross Dental PracticeWitney | 10.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (185 reviews) |
| High Street Dental PracticeWitney | 10.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| Witney Brace PlaceWitney | 10.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (24 reviews) |
| Cirencester Dental PracticeCirencester | 12.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (413 reviews) |
| Specialist Orthodontic Solutions CirencesterCirencester | 12.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| CIRENCESTER ORTHODONTICSCirencester | 12.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 15.3 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (201 reviews) |
| Seven Fields Dental Health CentreBroad Blunsdon | 15.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (160 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Windrush with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Witney, 10.3 miles east; the next are Cirencester (12.8 miles south-west) and Cheltenham (15.3 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Witney | 3 | 10.3 miles east |
| Cirencester | 3 | 12.8 miles south-west |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 15.3 miles west |
| Broad Blunsdon | 2 | 15.4 miles south |
| Swindon | 6 | 16.4 miles south |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 17.5 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 Windrush
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Mayhew Dental in Swindon (5.0 from 336 reviews), 17.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayhew DentalSwindon | 5.0 (336 reviews) | 17.5 miles south |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 15.3 miles west |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 16.2 miles west |
| Ebenezer House Dental CareSwindon | 5.0 (56 reviews) | 18.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Windrush at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Cotswold |
| NHS dental services | NHS Gloucestershire 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,733 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 17 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 577th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Burford School — 3.5 miles The Cotswold Academy — 5.0 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Buttercross Dental Practice, Witney — 10 miles Cirencester Dental Practice, Cirencester — 13 miles Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, Cheltenham — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 39 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 Windrush
From Windrush the nearest practice is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, 10.3 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. 39 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cheltenham (15.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentalcare Swindon (16.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Windrush list clear aligners, the nearest 10.3 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 Windrush are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, 10.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Windrush to Buttercross Dental Practice is roughly 25 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 270 to 540 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £120 to £245 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 270 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Windrush
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Orthodontist in Windrush: People weighing up braces or aligners in Windrush can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Gloucestershire and the surrounding area.
Where Windrush sits locally
Just around 1 km east, Great Barrington is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Great Barrington, Little Barrington, Great Rissington, Westwell, Clapton, and Little Rissington are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Windrush
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Windrush. The nearest we do hold are Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, about 10 miles away; Cirencester Dental Practice, about 13 miles away; and Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, about 15 miles away.
The local picture in Windrush
Windrush is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.4% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.4% of the 1,733 residents in Windrush's census neighbourhood, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Windrush; the nearest is about 10 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Windrush are served by secondary schools including Burford School (3.5 miles) and The Cotswold Academy (5.0 miles). National deprivation data puts Windrush close to the England median.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Windrush
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Windrush has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Windrush
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Windrush
Orthodontic treatment in Windrush is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Windrush
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Windrush — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Windrush — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 14.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Windrush, 5.4% of the 1,733 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Windrush usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Windrush are Burford School (3.5 miles) and The Cotswold Academy (5.0 miles). Windrush sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Windrush. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Windrush
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Windrush, Gloucestershire. You can also browse nearby location pages including Great Barrington, Little Barrington, Great Rissington, Westwell, Clapton, and Little Rissington.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Windrush
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Windrush often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Windrush?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Windrush is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, about 10.3 miles to the east. The next closest are High Street Dental Practice (10.4 miles) and Witney Brace Place (10.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Windrush?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Windrush, 0 practices within 10 miles and 39 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Witney, 10.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Windrush?
The nearest practice to Windrush that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, about 10.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Cirencester Dental Practice (12.8 miles) and CIRENCESTER ORTHODONTICS (12.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Windrush, Gloucestershire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Windrush, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.