Orthodontic practices near Buxton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Buxton; 11 practices within 10 and 80 practices within 20. The closest is Fence House Dental in Macclesfield, 8.7 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fence House DentalMacclesfield | 8.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (83 reviews) |
| Waters Green Dental and Implant ClinicMacclesfield | 8.8 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (47 reviews) |
| Roe Street Dental Practice MacclesfieldMacclesfield | 8.9 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (343 reviews) |
| Dr. Reham MoawadMacclesfield | 9.0 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| MAC DentalMacclesfield | 9.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (2,117 reviews) |
| Bollington Dental PracticeMacclesfield | 9.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (113 reviews) |
| Macclesfield OrthodonticsMacclesfield | 9.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (86 reviews) |
| CHESHIRE CAT ORTHODONTICSMacclesfield | 9.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Buxton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Macclesfield, 8.7 miles west; the next are Prestbury (10.1 miles west) and Stockport (11.2 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield | 11 | 8.7 miles west |
| Prestbury | 1 | 10.1 miles west |
| Stockport | 3 | 11.2 miles north-west |
| Marple | 2 | 11.4 miles north-west |
| Bramhall | 5 | 12.5 miles north-west |
| Wilmslow | 5 | 13.8 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Buxton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheadle Hulme Dental and Cosmetics in Bramhall (5.0 from 1,433 reviews), 14.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Hulme Dental and CosmeticsBramhall | 5.0 (1,433 reviews) | 14.0 miles north-west |
| Silk DentalMacclesfield | 5.0 (288 reviews) | 9.3 miles west |
| BeClear OrthodonticsBramhall | 5.0 (223 reviews) | 14.3 miles north-west |
| The Croft Dental & Implant PracticeWilmslow | 5.0 (184 reviews) | 14.0 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Buxton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | High Peak |
| NHS dental services | NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 21,300 |
| Residents under 16 | 8.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,084 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 15.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 48.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,289 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 28% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 522nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.4% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy — 0.2 miles Buxton Community School — 0.8 miles Chapel-en-le-Frith High School — 4.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,361 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Fence House Dental, Macclesfield — 9 miles Visage Dental Prestbury, Prestbury — 10 miles Stockport Orthodontics, Stockport — 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 | 11 within 10 miles, 80 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Dean Kennedy Dental Practice — 6 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 Buxton
From Buxton the nearest practice is Fence House Dental in Macclesfield, 8.7 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 11 practices, and within 20 there are 80.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Fence House Dental (8.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Macclesfield Orthodontics (9.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Buxton list clear aligners, the nearest 8.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Buxton are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fence House Dental in Macclesfield, 8.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 19 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Buxton to Fence House Dental 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 230 to 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 48.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Buxton
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Buxton, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Derbyshire. Buxton — a market town with a population of around 21,300 — is covered on this page specifically.
A quick look at Buxton
Around 21,300 people live in Buxton, which is a market town within Derbyshire. Higher Buxton is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Buxton.
What official data says about Buxton
Buxton — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 8.5% of Buxton's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.4% of the 1,084 residents in Buxton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Buxton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Buxton are served by secondary schools including St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.2 miles) and Buxton Community School (0.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Buxton sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Buxton is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local provider signals in Buxton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Buxton itself. The nearest we do hold are Fence House Dental in Macclesfield, about 9 miles away; Visage Dental Prestbury, about 10 miles away; and Stockport Orthodontics, about 11 miles away.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Higher Buxton, Staden, Harpur Hill, Nithen End, River's Vale, and Tomthorn are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Buxton
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Buxton has the full spectrum of options. 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 Buxton — Local Context
Buxton has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Dean Kennedy Dental Practice — is about 6 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Classified by ONS as urban: Further from a major town or city, Buxton sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 8.5% of Buxton's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.4% of the 1,084 residents in Buxton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. People in Buxton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Buxton attend schools such as St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.2 miles) and Buxton Community School (0.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Buxton falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Buxton is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Buxton itself. The nearest recorded are Fence House Dental in Macclesfield, about 9 miles away; Visage Dental Prestbury, about 10 miles away; and Stockport Orthodontics, about 11 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Buxton
Many people in Buxton delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Buxton — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Buxton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Buxton
If Buxton, Derbyshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. If you're still deciding, related pages for Higher Buxton, Staden, Harpur Hill, Nithen End, River's Vale, and Tomthorn may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Buxton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Buxton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Buxton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Buxton is Fence House Dental in Macclesfield, about 8.7 miles to the west. The next closest are Waters Green Dental and Implant Clinic (8.8 miles) and Roe Street Dental Practice Macclesfield (8.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Buxton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Buxton, 11 practices within 10 miles and 80 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Macclesfield, 8.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Buxton?
The nearest practice to Buxton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fence House Dental in Macclesfield, about 8.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include MAC Dental (9.0 miles) and Bollington Dental Practice (9.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Buxton, Derbyshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Buxton, Derbyshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.