Orthodontic practices near Buckhurst Hill
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Buckhurst Hill, 97 practices within 10 and 338 practices within 20. The closest is FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions in Buckhurst Hill, 0.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 0.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (108 reviews) |
| Woodford Dental CareWoodford Green | 0.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (667 reviews) |
| Chingford Smile & Orthodontic StudioChingford | 1.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (143 reviews) |
| Alluring Smiles Dental Practice & Smile DesignChingford | 1.4 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (25 reviews) |
| Apolline DentalChingford | 1.4 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (418 reviews) |
| Oak Hill Dental and Implant CentreHighams Park | 1.6 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (307 reviews) |
| Chingford Mount Dental PracticeHighams Park | 2.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (635 reviews) |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC CHINGFORDLondon | 2.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Buckhurst Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Buckhurst Hill, 0.6 miles north-east; the next are Woodford Green (0.9 miles south) and Chingford (1.3 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Buckhurst Hill | 1 | 0.6 miles north-east |
| Woodford Green | 1 | 0.9 miles south |
| Chingford | 3 | 1.3 miles north-west |
| Highams Park | 2 | 1.6 miles south-west |
| London | 2 | 2.5 miles west |
| Barkingside | 2 | 2.9 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Buckhurst Hill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions in Buckhurst Hill (5.0 from 108 reviews), 0.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 0.6 miles north-east |
| New River Dental - EnfieldEnfield Town | 4.9 (598 reviews) | 5.1 miles north-west |
| Orthodontic GalleryBarkingside | 4.9 (462 reviews) | 2.9 miles south-east |
| Apolline DentalChingford | 4.9 (418 reviews) | 1.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Buckhurst Hill at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Redbridge |
| NHS dental services | NHS North East London Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 10,738 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,413 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.5% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,891 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 7.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 18 practices, more than 89% of towns in England |
| Access within Essex | 41st closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Trinity Catholic High School — 0.4 miles Heathcote School & Science College — 0.9 miles Woodford County High School — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 15 schools, about 20,321 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 94 schools, 59,357 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 1 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 97 within 10 miles, 338 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | IG9 |
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 Buckhurst Hill
Buckhurst Hill has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions in Buckhurst Hill is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 97 practices, and within 20 there are 338.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Orthodontic Gallery (2.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chingford Mount Dental Practice (2.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Buckhurst Hill list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Buckhurst Hill are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions in Buckhurst Hill, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Buckhurst Hill
Essex12 nearby locationsCompare braces and clear aligners in Buckhurst Hill
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Buckhurst Hill, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Buckhurst Hill itself or elsewhere in Essex. Buckhurst Hill — a market town with a population of around 10,738 — is covered on this page specifically.
Buckhurst Hill in numbers
With a population of roughly 10,738, Buckhurst Hill is a market town within Essex. Monkhams is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Buckhurst Hill.
Local treatment availability around Buckhurst Hill
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 1 published orthodontic practice in the database currently link to Buckhurst Hill or nearby searches; 1 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 1 mention fixed braces; 1 include NHS signals and 1 include private treatment signals; access-related signals include parking from 1, wheelchair access from 1, and evening or weekend availability from 1. Nearby practice records include FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions. Practice websites also mention serving areas such as Gants Hill and Loughton.
Buckhurst Hill in context
Buckhurst Hill is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS North East London Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.8% of Buckhurst Hill's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 1,413 residents in Buckhurst Hill's census neighbourhood, above the 6.9% average across Essex. Buckhurst Hill has 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 89% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 31% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Buckhurst Hill attend schools such as Trinity Catholic High School (0.4 miles) and Heathcote School & Science College (0.9 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 94 schools and 59,357 pupils across Buckhurst Hill's Local Authority. Buckhurst Hill's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Buckhurst Hill is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 8 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
Nearby location pages including Monkhams, Woodford Wells, Woodford Green, Chingford Hatch, Friday Hill, and Hatch Lane can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Buckhurst Hill
Patients in Buckhurst Hill have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side. People from Monkhams, Woodford Wells and Woodford Green regularly visit orthodontists in Buckhurst Hill.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Buckhurst Hill
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Buckhurst Hill — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Buckhurst Hill
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Buckhurst Hill helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention. People from Monkhams, Woodford Wells and Woodford Green regularly visit orthodontists in Buckhurst Hill.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Buckhurst Hill 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 Buckhurst Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Buckhurst Hill
This part of the page places Buckhurst Hill, Essex in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can also browse nearby location pages including Monkhams, Woodford Wells, Woodford Green, Chingford Hatch, Friday Hill, and Hatch Lane.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Buckhurst Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Buckhurst Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Buckhurst Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Buckhurst Hill is FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions in Buckhurst Hill, about 0.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Woodford Dental Care (0.9 miles) and Chingford Smile & Orthodontic Studio (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Buckhurst Hill?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Buckhurst Hill, 97 practices within 10 miles and 338 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Buckhurst Hill?
The nearest practice to Buckhurst Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions in Buckhurst Hill, about 0.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Chingford Smile & Orthodontic Studio (1.3 miles) and Chingford Mount Dental Practice (2.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Buckhurst Hill, Essex?
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 Buckhurst Hill, Essex?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.