Orthodontic practices near Woodminton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Woodminton; 6 practices within 10 and 30 practices within 20. The closest is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, 9.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 9.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (149 reviews) |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 9.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Ahmed GiaziriSalisbury | 9.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Mid-Wessex OrthodonticsSalisbury | 9.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (8 reviews) |
| Salisbury Orthodontics LtdSalisbury | 9.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (210 reviews) |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 9.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (165 reviews) |
| Inspire Orthodontic CentreSalisbury | 10.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| INSPIRE ORTHODONTICSSalisbury | 10.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Woodminton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Salisbury, 9.4 miles north-east; the next are Ringwood (13.7 miles south-east) and Broadstone (17.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 8 | 9.4 miles north-east |
| Ringwood | 1 | 13.7 miles south-east |
| Broadstone | 2 | 17.2 miles south |
| Poole | 7 | 17.7 miles south |
| Bournemouth | 9 | 17.8 miles south |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 18.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Woodminton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Stories in Bournemouth (5.0 from 758 reviews), 18.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 18.6 miles south |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 19.3 miles south |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 9.9 miles north-east |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 9.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Woodminton 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,947 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 473rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| 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 | Fisherton Dental Care, Salisbury — 9 miles The Straight Tooth Company, Ringwood — 14 miles Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 30 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 9 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 Woodminton
The nearest practice to Woodminton is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, 9.4 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 30.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Fisherton Dental Care (9.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (9.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Woodminton list clear aligners, the nearest 9.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Woodminton are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd, 9.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Woodminton to Fisherton Dental Care is roughly 20 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 240 to 490 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £220 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Woodminton
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Orthodontist in Woodminton: Before booking anything in Woodminton, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Woodminton or another part of Wiltshire.
What official data says about Woodminton
Woodminton — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15.7% of Woodminton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Woodminton, 6.8% of the 1,947 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Wiltshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Woodminton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Woodminton's Local Authority area covers 263 schools and 74,539 pupils, according to DfE figures. Woodminton's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Practice signals around Woodminton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Woodminton. The closest on record are Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 9 miles away; The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 14 miles away; and Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 17 miles away.
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Where Woodminton sits locally
Just under 1 km east, Misselfore is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The Orthodontic Journey in Woodminton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Woodminton helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Woodminton
- 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
Every case in Woodminton follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Woodminton
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Woodminton can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Woodminton
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 Woodminton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Woodminton
This part of the page places Woodminton, Wiltshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Misselfore, Bowerchalke, Bower Chalke, Ebbesbourne Wake, Fifield Bavant, and Deanland may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Woodminton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Woodminton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Woodminton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Woodminton is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 9.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Private Treatment Centre (9.6 miles) and Ahmed Giaziri (9.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Woodminton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Woodminton, 6 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Salisbury, 9.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Woodminton?
The nearest practice to Woodminton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd, about 9.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Sarum Dental Practice (9.9 miles) and INSPIRE ORTHODONTICS (10.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Woodminton, Wiltshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Woodminton, Wiltshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.