Orthodontic practices near RG9
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of RG9; 38 practices within 10 and 128 practices within 20. The closest is Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading, 5.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (263 reviews) |
| Riverside Dental CentreReading | 5.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.3 (89 reviews) |
| DrBK Clinic ReadingReading | 6.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
| Toothpick Dental Staff Agency LtdReading | 6.4 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (75 reviews) |
| Puresmile Reading Dental And ImplantsReading | 6.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (245 reviews) |
| Reading SmilesReading | 6.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (734 reviews) |
| Belur Orthodontics - Specialist Orthodontist in MarlowMarlow | 6.7 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (25 reviews) |
| Markham Associates Dental SurgeonsReading | 6.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (306 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to RG9 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Reading, 5.5 miles south-west; the next are Marlow (6.7 miles east).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of RG9
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), 5.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caversham Heights Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (263 reviews) | 5.5 miles south-west |
| Toothpick Dental Staff Agency LtdReading | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 6.4 miles south |
| Belur Orthodontics - Specialist Orthodontist in MarlowMarlow | 5.0 (25 reviews) | 6.7 miles east |
| Reading SmilesReading | 4.9 (734 reviews) | 6.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from RG9
The nearest practice to RG9 is Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading, 5.5 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 38 practices, and within 20 there are 128.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Puresmile Reading Dental And Implants (6.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 4 of the practices around RG9 list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around RG9 are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Puresmile Reading Dental And Implants, 6.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 35 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from RG9 to Caversham Heights Dental Practice is roughly 10 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 140 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 14.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
RG9 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 | 16.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 7,194 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 | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 28.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 266 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Gillotts School — 1.3 miles Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge — 3.5 miles The Piggott School — 4.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 934 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Caversham Heights Dental Practice, Reading — 6 miles Belur Orthodontics - Specialist Orthodontist in Marlow, Marlow — 7 miles U'R Smile Dental & Aesthetic Clinic, Mapledurham — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 38 within 10 miles, 128 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | RG4, RG10, RG5, RG1, RG6, RG2, RG30, OX49 |
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.
Starting your orthodontic search in RG9
People searching from RG9 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for RG9 is Lower Assendon.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near RG9
Where is the nearest orthodontist to RG9?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to RG9 is Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading, about 5.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Riverside Dental Centre (5.8 miles) and DrBK Clinic Reading (6.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near RG9?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of RG9, 38 practices within 10 miles and 128 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Reading, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near RG9?
The nearest practice to RG9 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Puresmile Reading Dental And Implants, about 6.4 miles to the south.
Which places are in or near the RG9 postcode district?
Places in or next to RG9 include Lower Assendon, Rotherfield Greys, Bix, Middle Assendon, Harpsden Heights, Henley-on-Thames, Greys Green and Fawley Bottom.
How do I find an orthodontist near the RG9 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Lower Assendon, Oxfordshire, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
The right choice is case-led. Clear aligners suit discreet, moderate cases; fixed braces give more control for complex bites.
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.