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Orthodontic practices near Ascott

On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Ascott, 44 practices within 10 and 120 practices within 20. The closest is West Street Dental Practice in Leighton Buzzard, 1.9 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
West Street Dental PracticeLeighton Buzzard1.9 miles north-east✓✓✓4.1 (99 reviews)
Old Bank House Dental Surgery LtdLeighton Buzzard2.0 miles north-east–––5.0 (14 reviews)
Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton BuzzardLeighton Buzzard2.0 miles north-east✓–✓5.0 (630 reviews)
Smile CreationsLeighton Buzzard2.0 miles north-east–––4.6 (20 reviews)
Premier Smile Dental Excellence | Dentist in Leighton BuzzardLeighton Buzzard2.2 miles north-east–––5.0 (228 reviews)
Kingsbrook DentalAylesbury6.1 miles south-west–––4.9 (120 reviews)
Floss and Smile Dental PracticeDunstable6.5 miles south-east–––4.9 (237 reviews)
Oxford House Dental PracticeWater Eaton6.6 miles north––✓4.8 (931 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Ascott with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Leighton Buzzard, 1.9 miles north-east; the next are Aylesbury (6.1 miles south-west) and Dunstable (6.5 miles south-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Leighton Buzzard51.9 miles north-east
Aylesbury96.1 miles south-west
Dunstable86.5 miles south-east
Water Eaton46.6 miles north
Bletchley16.7 miles north
Tring17.6 miles south

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ascott

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard (5.0 from 630 reviews), 2.0 miles north-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton BuzzardLeighton Buzzard5.0 (630 reviews)2.0 miles north-east
Fairford Leys Smile CentreAylesbury5.0 (478 reviews)8.3 miles south-west
Premier Smile Dental Excellence | Dentist in Leighton BuzzardLeighton Buzzard5.0 (228 reviews)2.2 miles north-east
Bow House Dental Invisalign, Veneers, Bonding, Braces & Implants in TringTring5.0 (138 reviews)7.6 miles south

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Ascott at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaBuckinghamshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1617.3% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,645 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 28.3% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre101 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health15% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England
Access within Buckinghamshire77th closest to an orthodontic practice of 335 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles)
Nearest practice compared1.9 miles away, closer than 70% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7.2% here, against 7.7% across neighbourhoods in Buckinghamshire
Nearest university dental hospitalUCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 36 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsThe Cottesloe School — 1.0 miles
Linslade School — 1.2 miles
Cedars Upper School — 1.2 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles6 schools, about 4,241 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area270 schools, 98,299 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesWest Street Dental Practice, Leighton Buzzard — 2 miles
Kingsbrook Dental, Aylesbury — 6 miles
Floss and Smile Dental Practice, Dunstable — 6 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles44 within 10 miles, 120 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentistBridge Street Dental — 2 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 Ascott

Ascott is 1.9 miles from West Street Dental Practice in Leighton Buzzard, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 44 practices, and within 20 there are 120.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard (2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Ascott list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 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 Ascott are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is West Street Dental Practice in Leighton Buzzard, 1.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 36 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Ascott

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Teeth straightening options in Ascott

If you are looking for an orthodontist in Ascott, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Buckinghamshire.

Widen your local search

You can also compare treatment pages for Lower Ascott, Ledburn, Wing, Burcott, Crafton, and Linslade if you are weighing up more than one location.

Local orthodontic signals in Ascott

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ascott itself. The closest on record are West Street Dental Practice in Leighton Buzzard, about 2 miles away; Kingsbrook Dental in Aylesbury, about 6 miles away; and Floss and Smile Dental Practice in Dunstable, about 6 miles away.

Area profile for Ascott

By ONS classification, Ascott falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.3% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,645 residents in the neighbourhood around Ascott, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire. Ascott has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Ascott are The Cottesloe School (1.0 miles) and Linslade School (1.2 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 270 schools and 98,299 pupils across Ascott's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Ascott sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ascott is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 36 miles away.

Ascott in numbers

Lower Ascott is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Ascott.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Ascott

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Ascott can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.

Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Ascott

Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:

The Orthodontic Journey in Ascott

Orthodontic treatment in Ascott is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.

The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage

Treatment in Ascott runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ascott. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Ascott

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ascott often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ascott?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ascott is West Street Dental Practice in Leighton Buzzard, about 1.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Old Bank House Dental Surgery Ltd (2.0 miles) and Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard (2.0 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Ascott?

Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Ascott, 44 practices within 10 miles and 120 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ascott?

The nearest practice to Ascott that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is West Street Dental Practice in Leighton Buzzard, about 1.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard (2.0 miles) and Milton Keynes Dental Clinic (6.7 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ascott, 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 Ascott, Buckinghamshire?

Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.

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TitleAscott, Buckinghamshire Smile Straightening
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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