Orthodontic practices near Buckland
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Buckland; 7 practices within 10 and 46 practices within 20. The closest is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, 7.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercross Dental PracticeWitney | 7.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (185 reviews) |
| Witney Brace PlaceWitney | 7.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (24 reviews) |
| High Street Dental PracticeWitney | 7.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| Ock Street ClinicAbingdon | 9.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (146 reviews) |
| Bath Street Dental PracticeAbingdon | 9.7 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (139 reviews) |
| Precinct Dental PracticeAbingdon | 9.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (373 reviews) |
| TAHA Dental ExcellenceAbingdon | 9.9 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (253 reviews) |
| Clinic 95 Ltd: Dentist in OxfordOxford | 10.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (77 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Buckland with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Witney, 7.2 miles north; the next are Abingdon (9.6 miles east) and Oxford (10.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Witney | 3 | 7.2 miles north |
| Abingdon | 5 | 9.6 miles east |
| Oxford | 10 | 10.2 miles north-east |
| Radley | 2 | 10.5 miles east |
| Harwell | 1 | 10.9 miles south-east |
| Swindon | 3 | 12.5 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 Buckland
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Mayhew Dental in Swindon (5.0 from 336 reviews), 12.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayhew DentalSwindon | 5.0 (336 reviews) | 12.5 miles south-west |
| TAHA Dental ExcellenceAbingdon | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 9.9 miles east |
| Your New Smile HarwellHarwell | 5.0 (40 reviews) | 10.9 miles south-east |
| Didcot Dental Studio - Cosmetic & Implant DentistryDidcot | 4.9 (730 reviews) | 12.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Buckland at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Vale of White Horse |
| 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 | 588 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,380 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 41 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Oxfordshire | 380th closest to an orthodontic practice of 445 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.9% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Oxfordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Faringdon Community College — 4.1 miles St Johns CofE Academy — 5.9 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Buttercross Dental Practice, Witney — 7 miles Ock Street Clinic, Abingdon — 10 miles Clinic 95 Ltd: Dentist in Oxford, Oxford — 10 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 | 7 within 10 miles, 46 within 20 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 Buckland
The nearest practice to Buckland is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, 7.2 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 46.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Precinct Dental Practice (9.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bath Street Dental Practice (9.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Buckland list clear aligners, the nearest 7.2 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 Buckland are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, 7.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Buckland to Buttercross Dental Practice 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 190 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Buckland
Oxfordshire12 nearby locationsCompare braces and clear aligners in Buckland
Orthodontist in Buckland: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Buckland keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Buckland or another part of Oxfordshire. Buckland — a small village with a population of around 588 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local snapshot of Buckland
Around 588 people live in Buckland, which is a small village within Oxfordshire. Just around 2 km north-west, Carswell Marsh is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Widen your local search
You can continue browsing related location pages including Carswell Marsh, Gainfield, Pusey, Hatford, Stanford in the Vale, and Littleworth if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Practice signals around Buckland
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Buckland itself. The closest on record are Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, about 7 miles away; Ock Street Clinic in Abingdon, about 10 miles away; and Clinic 95 Ltd: Dentist in Oxford, about 10 miles away.
What official data says about Buckland
ONS classifies Buckland as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Buckland's under-16 share sits at 16.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.9% of the 2,380 residents in Buckland's census neighbourhood, above the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. People in Buckland usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Families in Buckland are served by secondary schools including Faringdon Community College (4.1 miles) and St Johns CofE Academy (5.9 miles). National deprivation data ranks Buckland among England's less deprived areas.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Buckland
Many people in Buckland 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Buckland
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Buckland
Practices serving Buckland differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. By ONS classification, Buckland falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Buckland's under-16 share sits at 16.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.9% of the 2,380 residents in Buckland's census neighbourhood, above the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Buckland; the nearest is about 7 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Buckland are Faringdon Community College (4.1 miles) and St Johns CofE Academy (5.9 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Buckland sits among the less deprived areas of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Buckland
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Buckland can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Buckland
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Buckland — 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 Buckland. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Buckland
These links help widen your research beyond Buckland, Oxfordshire if you're open to travelling a little further. Nearby pages covering Carswell Marsh, Gainfield, Pusey, Hatford, Stanford in the Vale, and Littleworth may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Buckland
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Buckland often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Buckland?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Buckland is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, about 7.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Witney Brace Place (7.3 miles) and High Street Dental Practice (7.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Buckland?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Buckland, 7 practices within 10 miles and 46 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Witney, 7.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Buckland?
The nearest practice to Buckland that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, about 7.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Precinct Dental Practice (9.8 miles) and Clinic 95 Ltd: Dentist in Oxford (10.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Buckland, Oxfordshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Buckland, Oxfordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.