Orthodontic practices near SN16
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of SN16; 9 practices within 10 and 64 practices within 20. The closest is Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice in Chippenham, 8.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental PracticeChippenham | 8.9 miles south | – | – | – | 3.5 (153 reviews) |
| Hathaway Medical CentreChippenham | 8.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.1 (279 reviews) |
| PerioWorld Dental Suites.Chippenham | 9.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (182 reviews) |
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 9.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (221 reviews) |
| The High Street Dental Practice - Chippenham (Not accepting new NHS patients)Chippenham | 9.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
| London Road Dental PracticeChippenham | 9.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (120 reviews) |
| Specialist Orthodontic Solutions CirencesterCirencester | 9.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| CIRENCESTER ORTHODONTICSCirencester | 9.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to SN16 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chippenham, 8.9 miles south; the next are Cirencester (9.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chippenham | 6 | 8.9 miles south |
| Cirencester | 2 | 9.9 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of SN16
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (5.0 from 221 reviews), 9.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 9.3 miles south |
| London Road Dental PracticeChippenham | 4.9 (120 reviews) | 9.7 miles south |
| PerioWorld Dental Suites.Chippenham | 4.8 (182 reviews) | 9.1 miles south |
| The High Street Dental Practice - Chippenham (Not accepting new NHS patients)Chippenham | 4.8 (106 reviews) | 9.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from SN16
The nearest practice to SN16 is Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice in Chippenham, 8.9 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 64.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (9.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 2 of the practices around SN16 list clear aligners, the nearest 9.3 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 SN16 are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Hathaway Medical Centre in Chippenham, 8.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from SN16 to Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
SN16 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,642 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 28.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 137 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Malmesbury School — 1.1 miles Sir William Romney's School — 4.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,438 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice, Chippenham — 9 miles Specialist Orthodontic Solutions Cirencester, Cirencester — 10 miles Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic Chippenham, Lydiard Millicent — 11 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 | 9 within 10 miles, 64 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | GL8, SN15, SN14, SN11, GL6, GL5, SN13, GL9 |
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 SN16
A typical orthodontic search around SN16 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for SN16 is Burton Hill.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SN16
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SN16?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SN16 is Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice in Chippenham, about 8.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Hathaway Medical Centre (8.9 miles) and PerioWorld Dental Suites. (9.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near SN16?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of SN16, 9 practices within 10 miles and 64 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Chippenham, 8.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SN16?
The nearest practice to SN16 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hathaway Medical Centre in Chippenham, about 8.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include PerioWorld Dental Suites. (9.1 miles) and Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (9.3 miles).
Which places are in or near the SN16 postcode district?
Places in or next to SN16 include Burton Hill, Filands, Malmesbury, Lea, Brokenborough, Garsdon, Hankerton and Crudwell.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SN16 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Burton Hill, Wiltshire, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near SN16?
Usually not to begin with — a remote assessment is a valid first step ahead of any clinic visit.
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.