Orthodontic practices near Akeley
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Akeley; 9 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic in Milton Keynes, 7.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Dental and Implant ClinicMilton Keynes | 7.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Aspects Dental & ReferralMilton Keynes | 7.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (643 reviews) |
| SmileLux Specialist Orthodontic CentreMilton Keynes | 8.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (271 reviews) |
| Dental Suite LtdMilton Keynes | 8.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (932 reviews) |
| Appledore Dental & Implant CentreMilton Keynes | 8.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (79 reviews) |
| MK DentalcareMilton Keynes | 8.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (4 reviews) |
| Smile Rooms Milton KeynesMilton Keynes | 8.9 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (381 reviews) |
| Teethinline OrthodonticsMilton Keynes | 8.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (291 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Akeley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Milton Keynes, 7.1 miles east; the next are Bletchley (10.8 miles east) and Water Eaton (10.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes | 12 | 7.1 miles east |
| Bletchley | 1 | 10.8 miles east |
| Water Eaton | 4 | 10.8 miles east |
| Newport Pagnell | 2 | 11.0 miles east |
| Woburn Sands | 2 | 11.6 miles east |
| Bicester | 4 | 11.9 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Akeley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic in Upper Heyford (5.0 from 296 reviews), 14.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 5.0 (296 reviews) | 14.0 miles south-west |
| SmileLux Specialist Orthodontic CentreMilton Keynes | 5.0 (271 reviews) | 8.4 miles east |
| Greytown Dental Practice LtdBicester | 4.9 (1,011 reviews) | 11.9 miles south-west |
| Market Square DentalBicester | 4.9 (710 reviews) | 12.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Akeley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Buckinghamshire |
| 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 |
| Population | 514 |
| Residents under 16 | 26% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,601 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 19.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 24% aged 16 to 24 and 18.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 48 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 10.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Buckinghamshire | 308th closest to an orthodontic practice of 335 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 19.7% here, against 7.7% across neighbourhoods in Buckinghamshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Buckingham School — 2.5 miles Royal Latin School — 2.6 miles Silverstone UTC — 3.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,436 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 270 schools, 98,299 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic, Milton Keynes — 7 miles Milton Keynes Teeth Straightening, Bletchley — 11 miles Milton Keynes Dental Clinic, Water Eaton — 11 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 | 9 within 10 miles, 61 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Simply Smile Shire Court — 7 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 Akeley
The nearest practice to Akeley is Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic in Milton Keynes, 7.1 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 61.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: SmileLux Specialist Orthodontic Centre (8.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Aspects Dental & Referral (7.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Akeley list clear aligners, the nearest 7.1 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 Akeley are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic in Milton Keynes, 7.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Akeley to Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic 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 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £165 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 5.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Akeley
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Orthodontist in Akeley: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Akeley understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area. Akeley — a small village with a population of around 514 — is covered on this page specifically.
Where Akeley sits locally
With a population of roughly 514, Akeley is a small village within Buckinghamshire. Maids Moreton is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-west of Akeley.
More local pages to browse
For a broader view, related location pages cover Maids Moreton, Page Hill, Leckhampstead, Linden Village, Chackmore, and Lillingstone Dayrell as well as this one.
What local practice data suggests in Akeley
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Akeley. The nearest we do hold are Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic in Milton Keynes, about 7 miles away; Milton Keynes Teeth Straightening in Bletchley, about 11 miles away; and Milton Keynes Dental Clinic in Water Eaton, about 11 miles away.
The local picture in Akeley
Akeley is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Akeley falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. With 26% of residents under 16, Akeley has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 19.7% of the 1,601 residents in Akeley's census neighbourhood, above the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Akeley; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Akeley attend schools such as Buckingham School (2.5 miles) and Royal Latin School (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Akeley's Local Authority area covers 270 schools and 98,299 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Akeley close to the England median.
Orthodontic Treatments in Akeley
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Akeley has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Akeley
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Akeley
Orthodontic treatment in Akeley is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Akeley follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Akeley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Akeley
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Akeley, Buckinghamshire. For a broader comparison, pages for Maids Moreton, Page Hill, Leckhampstead, Linden Village, Chackmore, and Lillingstone Dayrell follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Akeley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Akeley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Akeley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Akeley is Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic in Milton Keynes, about 7.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Aspects Dental & Referral (7.7 miles) and SmileLux Specialist Orthodontic Centre (8.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Akeley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Akeley, 9 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Milton Keynes, 7.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Akeley?
The nearest practice to Akeley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic in Milton Keynes, about 7.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Aspects Dental & Referral (7.7 miles) and Dental Suite Ltd (8.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Akeley, Buckinghamshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Akeley, Buckinghamshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.