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Orthodontic practices near Chesham

On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Chesham, 38 practices within 10 and 179 practices within 20. The closest is BELUR ORTHODONTICS in Amersham, 2.1 miles south.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
BELUR ORTHODONTICSAmersham2.1 miles south✓–––
The Orthodontic Specialist- Prevention Focused Center of ExcellenceAmersham2.4 miles south––✓4.9 (145 reviews)
Chaulden Dental PracticeHemel Hempstead5.6 miles north-east✓–✓4.7 (154 reviews)
Fitze Dental ClinicsHemel Hempstead6.1 miles north-east✓––4.9 (197 reviews)
Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead6.2 miles north-east✓✓✓5.0 (158 reviews)
Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts EndApsley6.6 miles north-east✓–✓4.8 (329 reviews)
RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTDRickmansworth6.6 miles south-east✓–––
Rickmansworth OrthodonticsRickmansworth6.6 miles south-east✓–✓4.8 (24 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Chesham with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Amersham, 2.1 miles south; the next are Hemel Hempstead (5.6 miles north-east) and Apsley (6.6 miles north-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Amersham22.1 miles south
Hemel Hempstead65.6 miles north-east
Apsley16.6 miles north-east
Rickmansworth26.6 miles south-east
Beaconsfield36.9 miles south
Tring16.9 miles north-west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Chesham

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Landmark Dental in Hemel Hempstead (5.0 from 158 reviews), 6.2 miles north-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead5.0 (158 reviews)6.2 miles north-east
Smile Design Dental PracticeWendover5.0 (158 reviews)7.5 miles north-west
Bow House Dental Invisalign, Veneers, Bonding, Braces & Implants in TringTring5.0 (138 reviews)6.9 miles north-west
Quality Affordable DentistryHemel Hempstead5.0 (96 reviews)6.8 miles north-east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Chesham at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaBuckinghamshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Population20,649
Residents under 1617.6% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,434 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 29.4% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car13.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre495 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles2 practices
Access within Buckinghamshire95th closest to an orthodontic practice of 335 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles)
Nearest practice compared2.1 miles away, closer than 67% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7.6% here, against 7.7% across neighbourhoods in Buckinghamshire
Nearest university dental hospitalUCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 24 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsChesham Grammar School — 0.6 miles
Chiltern Hills Academy — 1.3 miles
Dr Challoner's Grammar School — 1.7 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles5 schools, about 6,203 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area270 schools, 98,299 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesBELUR ORTHODONTICS, Amersham — 2 miles
Chaulden Dental Practice, Hemel Hempstead — 6 miles
Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End, Apsley — 7 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles38 within 10 miles, 179 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 Chesham

The nearest practice to Chesham is BELUR ORTHODONTICS in Amersham, 2.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 38 practices, and within 20 there are 179.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Orthoplus Hemel hempstead (6.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 22 of the practices around Chesham list clear aligners, the nearest 2.4 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Chesham are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is BELUR ORTHODONTICS in Amersham, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 24 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Chesham

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Orthodontic services in Chesham

If you are looking for an orthodontist in Chesham, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Buckinghamshire. Chesham — a market town with a population of around 20,649 — is covered on this page specifically.

Chesham in context

Chesham is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. 17.6% of Chesham's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 1,434 residents in Chesham's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire. Families in Chesham are served by secondary schools including Chesham Grammar School (0.6 miles) and Chiltern Hills Academy (1.3 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Chesham's Local Authority has 270 schools educating 98,299 pupils (DfE data). Chesham's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Chesham is about 24 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.

What we know about practices near Chesham

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Chesham. The closest on record are BELUR ORTHODONTICS in Amersham, about 2 miles away; Chaulden Dental Practice in Hemel Hempstead, about 6 miles away; and Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End in Apsley, about 7 miles away.

Continue your local research

You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Chessmount, Codmore, Lower Bois, Chesham Bois, The Broadway, and Pednormead End.

Where Chesham sits locally

Around 20,649 people live in Chesham, which is a market town within Buckinghamshire. Just under 1 km north, Chessmount is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Chesham

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Chesham helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.

Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

Every case in Chesham follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Chesham

Patients in Chesham have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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 Chesham — Local Context

Not every practice near Chesham offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Chesham is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Chesham's under-16 share sits at 17.6%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,434 residents in the neighbourhood around Chesham, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire. Families in Chesham are served by secondary schools including Chesham Grammar School (0.6 miles) and Chiltern Hills Academy (1.3 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Chesham's Local Authority area covers 270 schools and 98,299 pupils, according to DfE figures. Chesham sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Chesham is about 24 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. There is no orthodontist on our records in Chesham itself. The closest on record are BELUR ORTHODONTICS in Amersham, about 2 miles away; Chaulden Dental Practice in Hemel Hempstead, about 6 miles away; and Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End in Apsley, about 7 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 Chesham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Chesham

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Chesham often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chesham?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chesham is BELUR ORTHODONTICS in Amersham, about 2.1 miles to the south. The next closest are The Orthodontic Specialist- Prevention Focused Center of Excellence (2.4 miles) and Chaulden Dental Practice (5.6 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Chesham?

Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Chesham, 38 practices within 10 miles and 179 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chesham?

The nearest practice to Chesham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is BELUR ORTHODONTICS in Amersham, about 2.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include Chaulden Dental Practice (5.6 miles) and Fitze Dental Clinics (6.1 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Chesham, Buckinghamshire?

A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Chesham, Buckinghamshire?

Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.

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TitleChesham, Buckinghamshire Clear Aligners
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Published1 June 2022
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