Orthodontic practices near Crafton
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Crafton, 30 practices within 10 and 122 practices within 20. The closest is Old Bank House Dental Surgery Ltd in Leighton Buzzard, 3.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bank House Dental Surgery LtdLeighton Buzzard | 3.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton BuzzardLeighton Buzzard | 3.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (630 reviews) |
| West Street Dental PracticeLeighton Buzzard | 3.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (99 reviews) |
| Smile CreationsLeighton Buzzard | 3.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (20 reviews) |
| Premier Smile Dental Excellence | Dentist in Leighton BuzzardLeighton Buzzard | 4.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (228 reviews) |
| Kingsbrook DentalAylesbury | 4.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (120 reviews) |
| The Grove Dental ClinicAylesbury | 5.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (44 reviews) |
| Aylesbury Dental Health CentreAylesbury | 5.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (122 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crafton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Leighton Buzzard, 3.8 miles north-east; the next are Aylesbury (4.1 miles south-west) and Tring (5.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Leighton Buzzard | 5 | 3.8 miles north-east |
| Aylesbury | 9 | 4.1 miles south-west |
| Tring | 1 | 5.7 miles south |
| Dunstable | 8 | 6.4 miles east |
| Wendover | 1 | 7.6 miles south |
| Bletchley | 1 | 8.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crafton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard (5.0 from 630 reviews), 3.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton BuzzardLeighton Buzzard | 5.0 (630 reviews) | 3.8 miles north-east |
| Fairford Leys Smile CentreAylesbury | 5.0 (478 reviews) | 6.6 miles south-west |
| Premier Smile Dental Excellence | Dentist in Leighton BuzzardLeighton Buzzard | 5.0 (228 reviews) | 4.0 miles north-east |
| Smile Design Dental PracticeWendover | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 7.6 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crafton 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 | 13.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,529 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.4% aged 16 to 24 and 25% 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 | 108 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Buckinghamshire | 209th closest to an orthodontic practice of 335 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 7.7% across neighbourhoods in Buckinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Cottesloe School — 1.8 miles Cedars Upper School — 3.0 miles Linslade School — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,325 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 270 schools, 98,299 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Old Bank House Dental Surgery Ltd, Leighton Buzzard — 4 miles Kingsbrook Dental, Aylesbury — 4 miles Bow House Dental Invisalign, Veneers, Bonding, Braces & Implants in Tring, Tring — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 30 within 10 miles, 122 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bridge Street Dental — 4 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 Crafton
The nearest practice to Crafton is Old Bank House Dental Surgery Ltd in Leighton Buzzard, 3.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 30 practices, and within 20 there are 122.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard (3.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Crafton list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 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 Crafton are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard, 3.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 35 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crafton
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Orthodontist in Crafton: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Crafton, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It connects local orthodontic research in Crafton with the wider Buckinghamshire area.
What official data says about Crafton
Crafton — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Crafton has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.9% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 1,529 residents in Crafton's census neighbourhood, below the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Crafton has more choice than 64% of towns in England. Families in Crafton are served by secondary schools including The Cottesloe School (1.8 miles) and Cedars Upper School (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 270 schools and 98,299 pupils across Crafton's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Crafton among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Crafton is about 35 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.
Useful local orthodontic context for Crafton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Crafton. The nearest recorded are Old Bank House Dental Surgery Ltd in Leighton Buzzard, about 4 miles away; Kingsbrook Dental in Aylesbury, about 4 miles away; and Bow House Dental Invisalign, Veneers, Bonding, Braces & Implants in Tring, about 6 miles away.
Crafton at a glance
Heading east for around 2 km brings you to Mentmore, the closest linked location.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Ledburn, Lower Ascott, Mentmore, Ascott, Wing, and Wingrave.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Crafton
The orthodontic landscape in Crafton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Crafton offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
The Orthodontic Journey in Crafton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Crafton helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Crafton
There's no orthodontist on record in Crafton itself; the nearest dentist, Bridge Street Dental, is about 4 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. By ONS classification, Crafton falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Crafton sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Crafton has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.9% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,529 residents in the neighbourhood around Crafton, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Crafton has more choice than 64% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Crafton attend schools such as The Cottesloe School (1.8 miles) and Cedars Upper School (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Crafton's Local Authority area covers 270 schools and 98,299 pupils, according to DfE figures. Crafton falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Crafton is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 35 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crafton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crafton
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Crafton, Buckinghamshire alone. Nearby pages covering Ledburn, Lower Ascott, Mentmore, Ascott, Wing, and Wingrave may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Crafton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crafton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crafton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crafton is Old Bank House Dental Surgery Ltd in Leighton Buzzard, about 3.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard (3.8 miles) and West Street Dental Practice (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crafton?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Crafton, 30 practices within 10 miles and 122 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crafton?
The nearest practice to Crafton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard, about 3.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include West Street Dental Practice (3.8 miles) and Belur Orthodontics Aylesbury (5.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crafton, 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 Crafton, Buckinghamshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.