NHS Treatment in Cookham Rise at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of 1,922 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Maidenhead — 2.6 miles; 13 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | E-Act Bourne End Academy — 1.6 miles Furze Platt Senior School — 1.9 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — about 26 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.6% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Cookham Rise
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Cookham Rise, 38 practices within 10 and 180 practices within 20. The closest is Belmont Lodge Dental Health in Maidenhead, 2.3 miles south. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, 2.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidenhead | 2.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| DENTALIGN ORTHODONTICSMarlow | 2.6 miles west | ✓ | – | – |
| MakingSmiles BeaconsfieldBeaconsfield | 4.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (19 reviews) |
| SOUTHWEST ORTHODONTISTS LIMITEDBeaconsfield | 4.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – |
| Enhance Dental Centre.High Wycombe | 4.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,030 reviews) |
| Making Smiles AmershamHigh Wycombe | 5.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (121 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cookham Rise with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Maidenhead, 2.6 miles south; the next are Marlow (2.6 miles west) and Beaconsfield (4.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead | 1 | 2.6 miles south |
| Marlow | 1 | 2.6 miles west |
| Beaconsfield | 2 | 4.6 miles north-east |
| High Wycombe | 4 | 4.9 miles north |
| Slough | 4 | 5.2 miles south-east |
| Windsor | 1 | 7.2 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cookham Rise
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Enhance Dental Centre. in High Wycombe (4.9 from 1,030 reviews), 4.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Enhance Dental Centre.High Wycombe | 4.9 (1,030 reviews) | 4.9 miles north |
| Wycombe Dental HubHigh Wycombe | 4.9 (732 reviews) | 5.1 miles north |
| Smile Rooms WindsorWindsor | 4.9 (515 reviews) | 7.2 miles south-east |
| WYCOMBE DENTAL CLINICHigh Wycombe | 4.8 (655 reviews) | 5.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Cookham Rise, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Rodericks - Cookham Dental practice, under a mile away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, 2.6 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 26 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Cookham Rise are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. Understanding the difference between monitoring, interceptive and definitive treatment helps parents navigate it. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
NHS Treatment for Children in Cookham Rise
Eligible children under 18 in Cookham Rise are entitled to NHS orthodontic treatment free of charge. The process starts with a dentist IOTN assessment and formal referral to the local NHS orthodontic service.
NHS waiting times vary — some families in the area wait 12-24 months or longer. Private treatment removes the waiting list and offers ceramic braces and aligner options not available on the NHS.
Children's Orthodontics in Cookham Rise — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Cookham Rise directly, though Rodericks - Cookham Dental practice (under a mile away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Census figures show 16.6% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,922 residents in the neighbourhood around Cookham Rise, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 8.1% average across Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Secondary-age pupils near Cookham Rise attend schools such as E-Act Bourne End Academy (1.6 miles) and Furze Platt Senior School (1.9 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 83 schools and 27,804 pupils across Cookham Rise's Local Authority. By ONS classification, Cookham Rise falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Cookham Rise sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. By national deprivation ranking, Cookham Rise sits among the less deprived areas of England. Cookham Rise has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 81% of towns in England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cookham Rise is about 26 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. See local practice availability in Cookham Rise → They typically offer children's assessments and NHS-funded treatment for eligible patients.
NHS orthodontic treatment for eligible children in Cookham Rise is free, covering all appointments from assessment to retention. NHS waiting times in Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time. As a guide, private children's orthodontic treatment in Cookham Rise usually ranges from £1,500 to £5,500.
The Age-7 Assessment
The British Orthodontic Society recommends an orthodontic assessment by age 7 for children with notable concerns. At age 7, most children have their first permanent molars and incisors, giving an orthodontist enough information to evaluate jaw relationships, arch development, bite patterns, and likely future crowding.
An assessment at 7-8 often leads to a monitoring programme with annual reviews, with active treatment only starting around age 11-13 once it's actually needed. Being seen early in Cookham Rise isn't the same as being treated early — it's what lets the timing be right rather than rushed.
Frequently Asked Questions — Children in Cookham Rise
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cookham Rise?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cookham Rise is Belmont Lodge Dental Health in Maidenhead, about 2.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Acorn Dental Care (2.5 miles) and Belur Orthodontics - Specialist Orthodontist in Marlow (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cookham Rise?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Cookham Rise, 38 practices within 10 miles and 180 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cookham Rise?
The nearest practice to Cookham Rise that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, about 2.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include DENTALIGN ORTHODONTICS (2.6 miles) and MakingSmiles Beaconsfield (4.6 miles).
What towns are near Cookham Rise?
Well End, Cores End, Bigfrith are within easy reach of Cookham Rise.
Does Cookham Rise have a dental practice?
There's no orthodontist based in Cookham Rise, though Rodericks - Cookham Dental practice (under a mile away) is a general dentist who can carry out an initial assessment and refer on if needed.
How deprived is Cookham Rise compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Cookham Rise is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What kind of area is Cookham Rise?
ONS classifies Cookham Rise as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
What is a space maintainer?
A space maintainer holds open the gap left by a prematurely lost baby tooth, preventing neighbouring teeth from drifting in before the adult tooth erupts. Ask your child's dentist whether one is needed if a baby tooth is lost early.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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