Orthodontic practices near Ashendon
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Ashendon, 14 practices within 10 and 81 practices within 20. The closest is Thame Orthodontics, 5.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thame OrthodonticsThame | 5.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (56 reviews) |
| Fairford Leys Smile CentreAylesbury | 6.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (478 reviews) |
| EASTGATE ORTHODONTICS LTDAylesbury | 6.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Aylesbury Dental Health CentreAylesbury | 7.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (122 reviews) |
| Temple Square DentalAylesbury | 7.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (296 reviews) |
| Belur Orthodontics AylesburyAylesbury | 7.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (439 reviews) |
| Smiles Better OrthodonticsAylesbury | 7.2 miles east | – | – | – | 1.0 (1 review) |
| The Cambridge Street Dental PracticeAylesbury | 7.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (320 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ashendon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Thame, 5.0 miles south; the next are Aylesbury (6.0 miles east) and Bicester (8.3 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Thame | 1 | 5.0 miles south |
| Aylesbury | 9 | 6.0 miles east |
| Bicester | 4 | 8.3 miles north-west |
| Marston | 1 | 10.7 miles south-west |
| Oxford | 10 | 10.7 miles south-west |
| Wendover | 1 | 10.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ashendon
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Fairford Leys Smile Centre in Aylesbury (5.0 from 478 reviews), 6.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairford Leys Smile CentreAylesbury | 5.0 (478 reviews) | 6.0 miles east |
| Smile Design Dental PracticeWendover | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 10.8 miles east |
| Bow House Dental Invisalign, Veneers, Bonding, Braces & Implants in TringTring | 5.0 (138 reviews) | 13.5 miles east |
| Thame OrthodonticsThame | 5.0 (56 reviews) | 5.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ashendon 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 249 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,304 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10% aged 16 to 24 and 28.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 32 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Buckinghamshire | 266th closest to an orthodontic practice of 335 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.4% here, against 7.7% across neighbourhoods in Buckinghamshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Waddesdon Church of England School — 3.0 miles Lord Williams's School — 5.1 miles The Aylesbury Vale Academy — 5.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,012 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 270 schools, 98,299 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Thame Orthodontics, Thame — 5 miles Fairford Leys Smile Centre, Aylesbury — 6 miles Market Square Dental, Bicester — 8 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 | 14 within 10 miles, 81 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | HP18 |
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 Ashendon
The nearest practice to Ashendon is Thame Orthodontics, 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 14 practices, and within 20 there are 81.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Fairford Leys Smile Centre (6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Belur Orthodontics Aylesbury (7.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Ashendon list clear aligners, the nearest 5 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 Ashendon are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Thame Orthodontics, 5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ashendon to Thame Orthodontics 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ashendon
Buckinghamshire12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Ashendon
Orthodontist in Ashendon: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Ashendon often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Ashendon or another part of Buckinghamshire. Ashendon — a small village with a population of around 249 — is covered on this page specifically.
Where Ashendon sits locally
Around 249 people live in Ashendon, which is a small village within Buckinghamshire. Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Upper Pollicott, the closest linked location.
More local pages to browse
Related pages for Upper Pollicott, Lower Pollicott, Chilton, Wotton Underwood, Dorton, and Chearsley are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
The local picture in Ashendon
Ashendon — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 19.6% of Ashendon's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,304 residents in the neighbourhood around Ashendon, 8.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire. Families in Ashendon are served by secondary schools including Waddesdon Church of England School (3.0 miles) and Lord Williams's School (5.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 270 schools and 98,299 pupils across Ashendon's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Ashendon among England's less deprived areas.
What we know about practices near Ashendon
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ashendon itself. The nearest we do hold are Thame Orthodontics, about 5 miles away; Fairford Leys Smile Centre in Aylesbury, about 6 miles away; and Market Square Dental in Bicester, about 8 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ashendon
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ashendon helps you ask the right questions. 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
Every case in Ashendon follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ashendon
The orthodontic landscape in Ashendon offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Ashendon
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Ashendon — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ashendon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ashendon
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Ashendon, Buckinghamshire. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Upper Pollicott, Lower Pollicott, Chilton, Wotton Underwood, Dorton, and Chearsley.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Ashendon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ashendon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ashendon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ashendon is Thame Orthodontics, about 5.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Fairford Leys Smile Centre (6.0 miles) and EASTGATE ORTHODONTICS LTD (6.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ashendon?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Ashendon, 14 practices within 10 miles and 81 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ashendon?
The nearest practice to Ashendon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Thame Orthodontics, about 5.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Fairford Leys Smile Centre (6.0 miles) and EASTGATE ORTHODONTICS LTD (6.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ashendon, Buckinghamshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ashendon, Buckinghamshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.