Orthodontic practices near Chackmore
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Chackmore; 4 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic in Milton Keynes, 8.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Dental and Implant ClinicMilton Keynes | 8.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Aspects Dental & ReferralMilton Keynes | 9.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (643 reviews) |
| SmileLux Specialist Orthodontic CentreMilton Keynes | 9.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (271 reviews) |
| Dental Suite LtdMilton Keynes | 10.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (932 reviews) |
| Appledore Dental & Implant CentreMilton Keynes | 10.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (79 reviews) |
| MK DentalcareMilton Keynes | 10.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (4 reviews) |
| Smile Rooms Milton KeynesMilton Keynes | 10.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (381 reviews) |
| Teethinline OrthodonticsMilton Keynes | 10.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (291 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Chackmore with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Milton Keynes, 8.4 miles east; the next are Bicester (10.5 miles south-west) and Bletchley (11.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes | 12 | 8.4 miles east |
| Bicester | 4 | 10.5 miles south-west |
| Bletchley | 1 | 11.9 miles east |
| Water Eaton | 4 | 11.9 miles east |
| Newport Pagnell | 2 | 12.5 miles east |
| Upper Heyford | 1 | 12.6 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 Chackmore
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic in Upper Heyford (5.0 from 296 reviews), 12.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 5.0 (296 reviews) | 12.6 miles south-west |
| SmileLux Specialist Orthodontic CentreMilton Keynes | 5.0 (271 reviews) | 9.7 miles east |
| Greytown Dental Practice LtdBicester | 4.9 (1,011 reviews) | 10.6 miles south-west |
| Market Square DentalBicester | 4.9 (710 reviews) | 11.2 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Chackmore 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,905 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 28% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 65 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 Buckinghamshire | 327th closest to an orthodontic practice of 335 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 7.7% across neighbourhoods in Buckinghamshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Buckingham School — 1.9 miles Royal Latin School — 1.9 miles Silverstone UTC — 3.9 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 — 12 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 61 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 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 Chackmore
The nearest practice to Chackmore is Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic in Milton Keynes, 8.4 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 61.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: SmileLux Specialist Orthodontic Centre (9.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Aspects Dental & Referral (9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Chackmore list clear aligners, the nearest 8.4 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 Chackmore 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, 8.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Chackmore 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 220 to 440 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Chackmore
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Orthodontist in Chackmore: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Chackmore keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It connects local orthodontic research in Chackmore with the wider Buckinghamshire area.
Practice signals around Chackmore
There is no orthodontist on our records in Chackmore 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 12 miles away.
Area profile for Chackmore
Chackmore is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 19.1% of Chackmore's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Chackmore, 7.9% of the 1,905 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Chackmore has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Chackmore are Buckingham School (1.9 miles) and Royal Latin School (1.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 270 schools and 98,299 pupils in Chackmore's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Chackmore falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
Chackmore in numbers
Just around 1 km east, Maids Moreton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Keep exploring nearby
For a broader view, related location pages cover Maids Moreton, Buckingham, Page Hill, Radclive, Stratford Fields, and Akeley as well as this one.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Chackmore
Many people in Chackmore 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Chackmore — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Chackmore
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Chackmore 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 Chackmore — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Chackmore itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 6 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Chackmore sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Chackmore's under-16 share sits at 19.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.9% of the 1,905 residents in Chackmore's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire. People in Chackmore usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Families in Chackmore are served by secondary schools including Buckingham School (1.9 miles) and Royal Latin School (1.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Chackmore's Local Authority has 270 schools educating 98,299 pupils (DfE data). Chackmore falls in a less deprived area than most of England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Chackmore. 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 12 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Chackmore. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Chackmore
These links help widen your research beyond Chackmore, Buckinghamshire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can keep exploring with related pages for Maids Moreton, Buckingham, Page Hill, Radclive, Stratford Fields, and Akeley.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Chackmore
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Chackmore often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chackmore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chackmore is Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic in Milton Keynes, about 8.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Aspects Dental & Referral (9.0 miles) and SmileLux Specialist Orthodontic Centre (9.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chackmore?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Chackmore, 4 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Milton Keynes, 8.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chackmore?
The nearest practice to Chackmore that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic in Milton Keynes, about 8.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Aspects Dental & Referral (9.0 miles) and Dental Suite Ltd (10.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Chackmore, 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 Chackmore, Buckinghamshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.