Orthodontic practices near OX49
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of OX49; 1 practice within 10 and 94 practices within 20. The closest is Thame Orthodontics, 6.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thame OrthodonticsThame | 6.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (56 reviews) |
| Ladygrove Dental PracticeDidcot | 10.3 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (151 reviews) |
| WYCOMBE DENTAL CLINICHigh Wycombe | 10.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (655 reviews) |
| The Dental PracticeHigh Wycombe | 10.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (239 reviews) |
| Busby House Dental CentreDidcot | 10.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (929 reviews) |
| Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant DentistryDidcot | 10.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (730 reviews) |
| Wycombe Dental HubHigh Wycombe | 10.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (732 reviews) |
| Westbridge Dental PracticeOxford | 10.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (256 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to OX49 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Thame, 6.8 miles north; the next are Didcot (10.3 miles west) and High Wycombe (10.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Thame | 1 | 6.8 miles north |
| Didcot | 3 | 10.3 miles west |
| High Wycombe | 3 | 10.3 miles east |
| Oxford | 1 | 10.8 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 OX49
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Thame Orthodontics (5.0 from 56 reviews), 6.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thame OrthodonticsThame | 5.0 (56 reviews) | 6.8 miles north |
| Wycombe Dental HubHigh Wycombe | 4.9 (732 reviews) | 10.7 miles east |
| Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant DentistryDidcot | 4.9 (730 reviews) | 10.5 miles west |
| The Dental PracticeHigh Wycombe | 4.9 (239 reviews) | 10.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from OX49
From OX49 the nearest practice is Thame Orthodontics, 6.8 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 94.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry (10.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 7 of the practices around OX49 list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 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 OX49 are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Thame Orthodontics, 6.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from OX49 to Thame Orthodontics is roughly 15 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 180 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
OX49 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 3,894 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 26.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 68 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Icknield Community College — 0.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 804 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Thame Orthodontics, Thame — 7 miles Ladygrove Dental Practice, Didcot — 10 miles WYCOMBE DENTAL CLINIC, High Wycombe — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 94 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | OX9, OX39, OX44, RG9, OX10, HP14, HP17, RG4 |
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.
Teeth straightening near OX49
Most OX49 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for OX49 is Pyrton.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near OX49
Where is the nearest orthodontist to OX49?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to OX49 is Thame Orthodontics, about 6.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Ladygrove Dental Practice (10.3 miles) and WYCOMBE DENTAL CLINIC (10.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near OX49?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of OX49, 1 practice within 10 miles and 94 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Thame, 6.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near OX49?
The nearest practice to OX49 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Thame Orthodontics, about 6.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Ladygrove Dental Practice (10.3 miles) and WYCOMBE DENTAL CLINIC (10.3 miles).
Which places are in or near the OX49 postcode district?
Places in or next to OX49 include Pyrton, Britwell Salome, Cuxham, Stoke Talmage, Brightwell Baldwin, Tetsworth, Ewelme and Nuffield.
How do I find an orthodontist near the OX49 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Pyrton, Oxfordshire, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near OX49?
Most treatment takes 12–24 months, with mild cases finishing sooner and complex bite corrections taking longer.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.