Orthodontic practices near Buckingham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Buckingham; 7 practices within 10 and 66 practices within 20. The closest is Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic in Milton Keynes, 8.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Dental and Implant ClinicMilton Keynes | 8.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Aspects Dental & ReferralMilton Keynes | 8.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (643 reviews) |
| SmileLux Specialist Orthodontic CentreMilton Keynes | 9.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (271 reviews) |
| Bicester Dental Care & Implant CentreBicester | 9.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (68 reviews) |
| Greytown Dental Practice LtdBicester | 9.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,011 reviews) |
| Portman Smile Clinic BicesterBicester | 9.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (164 reviews) |
| Teethinline OrthodonticsMilton Keynes | 10.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (291 reviews) |
| Dental Suite LtdMilton Keynes | 10.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (932 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Buckingham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Milton Keynes, 8.2 miles east; the next are Bicester (9.8 miles south-west) and Bletchley (11.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes | 12 | 8.2 miles east |
| Bicester | 4 | 9.8 miles south-west |
| Bletchley | 1 | 11.4 miles east |
| Water Eaton | 4 | 11.4 miles east |
| Upper Heyford | 1 | 12.3 miles south-west |
| Newport Pagnell | 2 | 12.6 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 Buckingham
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), 14.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairford Leys Smile CentreAylesbury | 5.0 (478 reviews) | 14.1 miles south-east |
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 5.0 (296 reviews) | 12.3 miles south-west |
| SmileLux Specialist Orthodontic CentreMilton Keynes | 5.0 (271 reviews) | 9.4 miles east |
| Greytown Dental Practice LtdBicester | 4.9 (1,011 reviews) | 9.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Buckingham 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 12,890 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,436 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 23.3% aged 16 to 24 and 32.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 29% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,291 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Buckinghamshire | 324th closest to an orthodontic practice of 335 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.8% here, against 7.7% across neighbourhoods in Buckinghamshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Buckingham School — 0.4 miles Royal Latin School — 0.5 miles Silverstone UTC — 5.4 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 — 8 miles Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, Bicester — 10 miles Milton Keynes Teeth Straightening, Bletchley — 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 | 7 within 10 miles, 66 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 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 Buckingham
From Buckingham the nearest practice is Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic in Milton Keynes, 8.2 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 66.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: SmileLux Specialist Orthodontic Centre (9.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Aspects Dental & Referral (8.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Buckingham list clear aligners, the nearest 8.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Buckingham 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, 8.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Buckingham to Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic 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 210 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 29% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Buckingham
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Orthodontist in Buckingham: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Buckingham, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Buckinghamshire. Buckingham — a market town with a population of around 12,890 — is covered on this page specifically.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Stratford Fields, Page Hill, Linden Village, Chackmore, Lenborough, and Maids Moreton may also help.
Local orthodontic signals in Buckingham
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Buckingham itself. The nearest recorded are Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic in Milton Keynes, about 8 miles away; Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, about 10 miles away; and Milton Keynes Teeth Straightening in Bletchley, about 11 miles away.
The local picture in Buckingham
Buckingham is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.2% of Buckingham's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Buckingham, 4.8% of the 1,436 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Buckingham; the nearest is about 8 miles away. Families in Buckingham are served by secondary schools including Buckingham School (0.4 miles) and Royal Latin School (0.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 270 schools and 98,299 pupils across Buckingham's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Buckingham close to the England median.
Where Buckingham sits locally
Buckingham has a population of around 12,890, making it a market town within Buckinghamshire. Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Stratford Fields, the closest linked location.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Buckingham
Many people in Buckingham delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Buckingham follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Buckingham Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Buckingham offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Treatment Options in Buckingham — Local Context
Buckingham has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 7 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. By ONS classification, Buckingham falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Buckingham. With just 13.2% of residents under 16, Buckingham skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Buckingham, 4.8% of the 1,436 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Buckingham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Families in Buckingham are served by secondary schools including Buckingham School (0.4 miles) and Royal Latin School (0.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 270 schools and 98,299 pupils across Buckingham's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Buckingham close to the England median. There is no orthodontist on our records in Buckingham itself. The nearest recorded are Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic in Milton Keynes, about 8 miles away; Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, about 10 miles away; and Milton Keynes Teeth Straightening in Bletchley, about 11 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Buckingham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Buckingham
This section helps connect Buckingham, Buckinghamshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. If you're still deciding, related pages for Stratford Fields, Page Hill, Linden Village, Chackmore, Lenborough, and Maids Moreton may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Buckingham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Buckingham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Buckingham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Buckingham is Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic in Milton Keynes, about 8.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Aspects Dental & Referral (8.7 miles) and SmileLux Specialist Orthodontic Centre (9.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Buckingham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Buckingham, 7 practices within 10 miles and 66 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Milton Keynes, 8.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Buckingham?
The nearest practice to Buckingham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic in Milton Keynes, about 8.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include Aspects Dental & Referral (8.7 miles) and Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre (9.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Buckingham, 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.