Orthodontic practices near Chetwode
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Chetwode; 5 practices within 10 and 65 practices within 20. The closest is Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, 5.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicester Dental Care & Implant CentreBicester | 5.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (68 reviews) |
| Greytown Dental Practice LtdBicester | 5.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,011 reviews) |
| Portman Smile Clinic BicesterBicester | 5.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (164 reviews) |
| Market Square DentalBicester | 6.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (710 reviews) |
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 8.2 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (296 reviews) |
| Abacus Dental and Implant ClinicMilton Keynes | 12.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Aspects Dental & ReferralMilton Keynes | 12.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (643 reviews) |
| Amsel and Wilkins Dental PracticeBanbury | 13.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (74 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Chetwode with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bicester, 5.5 miles south-west; the next are Upper Heyford (8.2 miles west) and Milton Keynes (12.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bicester | 4 | 5.5 miles south-west |
| Upper Heyford | 1 | 8.2 miles west |
| Milton Keynes | 9 | 12.3 miles east |
| Banbury | 6 | 13.3 miles north-west |
| Kidlington | 3 | 13.3 miles south-west |
| Bloxham | 1 | 13.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Chetwode
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), 13.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairford Leys Smile CentreAylesbury | 5.0 (478 reviews) | 13.9 miles south-east |
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 5.0 (296 reviews) | 8.2 miles west |
| SmileLux Specialist Orthodontic CentreMilton Keynes | 5.0 (271 reviews) | 13.5 miles east |
| Dentibond Dental Nursing AgencyBanbury | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 14.2 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Chetwode 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 | 281st 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 | Royal Latin School — 4.3 miles Buckingham School — 4.4 miles The Cooper School — 4.8 miles |
| Schools in council area | 270 schools, 98,299 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, Bicester — 6 miles Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic, Upper Heyford — 8 miles Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic, Milton Keynes — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 65 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 Chetwode
The nearest practice to Chetwode is Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, 5.5 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 5 practices, and within 20 there are 65.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Portman Smile Clinic Bicester (5.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic (8.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Chetwode list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Chetwode are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, 5.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Chetwode to Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre is roughly 10 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 140 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 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 Chetwode
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Orthodontist in Chetwode: Before booking anything in Chetwode, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Buckinghamshire.
What we know about practices near Chetwode
There is no orthodontist on our records in Chetwode itself. The nearest recorded are Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, about 6 miles away; Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic in Upper Heyford, about 8 miles away; and Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic in Milton Keynes, about 12 miles away.
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What official data says about Chetwode
By ONS classification, Chetwode falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Chetwode. Census data puts 19.1% of Chetwode's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Chetwode, 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. Chetwode has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Families in Chetwode are served by secondary schools including Royal Latin School (4.3 miles) and Buckingham School (4.4 miles). DfE figures put 270 schools and 98,299 pupils across Chetwode's Local Authority. Chetwode's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Local snapshot of Chetwode
Just around 1 km north, Barton Hartshorn is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Chetwode
Starting orthodontic treatment in Chetwode can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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
Treatment in Chetwode runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Chetwode
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Chetwode
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Chetwode. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Chetwode
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Frequently Asked Questions in Chetwode
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Chetwode often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chetwode?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chetwode is Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, about 5.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Greytown Dental Practice Ltd (5.5 miles) and Portman Smile Clinic Bicester (5.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chetwode?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Chetwode, 5 practices within 10 miles and 65 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bicester, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chetwode?
The nearest practice to Chetwode that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, about 5.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Greytown Dental Practice Ltd (5.5 miles) and Portman Smile Clinic Bicester (5.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Chetwode, 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 Chetwode, Buckinghamshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.