Orthodontic practices near Grendon Underwood
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Grendon Underwood; 12 practices within 10 and 74 practices within 20. The closest is Market Square Dental in Bicester, 5.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Square DentalBicester | 5.3 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (710 reviews) |
| Bicester Dental Care & Implant CentreBicester | 5.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (68 reviews) |
| Greytown Dental Practice LtdBicester | 5.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,011 reviews) |
| Portman Smile Clinic BicesterBicester | 5.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (164 reviews) |
| Fairford Leys Smile CentreAylesbury | 8.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (478 reviews) |
| EASTGATE ORTHODONTICS LTDAylesbury | 8.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Thame OrthodonticsThame | 9.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (56 reviews) |
| Aylesbury Dental Health CentreAylesbury | 9.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 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 Grendon Underwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bicester, 5.3 miles west; the next are Aylesbury (8.8 miles south-east) and Thame (9.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bicester | 4 | 5.3 miles west |
| Aylesbury | 9 | 8.8 miles south-east |
| Thame | 1 | 9.3 miles south |
| Upper Heyford | 1 | 10.5 miles west |
| Marston | 1 | 11.6 miles south-west |
| Oxford | 10 | 11.6 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 Grendon Underwood
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), 8.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairford Leys Smile CentreAylesbury | 5.0 (478 reviews) | 8.8 miles south-east |
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 5.0 (296 reviews) | 10.5 miles west |
| Thame OrthodonticsThame | 5.0 (56 reviews) | 9.3 miles south |
| The Grove Dental ClinicAylesbury | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 11.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Grendon Underwood 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 637 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,382 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11% aged 16 to 24 and 25.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 68 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 | 276th closest to an orthodontic practice of 335 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 7.7% across neighbourhoods in Buckinghamshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Waddesdon Church of England School — 4.8 miles The Cooper School — 5.7 miles |
| Schools in council area | 270 schools, 98,299 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Market Square Dental, Bicester — 5 miles Fairford Leys Smile Centre, Aylesbury — 9 miles Thame Orthodontics, Thame — 9 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 | 12 within 10 miles, 74 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 Grendon Underwood
From Grendon Underwood the nearest practice is Market Square Dental in Bicester, 5.3 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 74.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Portman Smile Clinic Bicester (5.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Belur Orthodontics Aylesbury (9.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Grendon Underwood list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Grendon Underwood are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, 5.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Grendon Underwood to Market Square Dental 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 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Grendon Underwood
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Orthodontist in Grendon Underwood: People weighing up braces or aligners in Grendon Underwood can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Buckinghamshire. Grendon Underwood — a small village with a population of around 637 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Grendon Underwood
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Grendon Underwood sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Grendon Underwood's under-16 share sits at 17.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Grendon Underwood, 7.7% of the 1,382 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Grendon Underwood usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Families in Grendon Underwood are served by secondary schools including Waddesdon Church of England School (4.8 miles) and The Cooper School (5.7 miles). DfE figures put 270 schools and 98,299 pupils across Grendon Underwood's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Grendon Underwood close to the England median.
About Grendon Underwood
Grendon Underwood has a population of around 637, making it a small village within Buckinghamshire. Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Edgcott, the closest linked location.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Edgcott, Charndon, Greatmoor, Calvert, Marsh Gibbon, and Wotton Underwood as well as this one.
Local orthodontic signals in Grendon Underwood
There is no orthodontist on our records in Grendon Underwood itself. The nearest recorded are Market Square Dental in Bicester, about 5 miles away; Fairford Leys Smile Centre in Aylesbury, about 9 miles away; and Thame Orthodontics, about 9 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Grendon Underwood
Many people in Grendon Underwood delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Grendon Underwood follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Grendon Underwood
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Grendon Underwood can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Grendon Underwood 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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Grendon Underwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Grendon Underwood
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Grendon Underwood, Buckinghamshire within a broader nearby area. You can keep exploring with related pages for Edgcott, Charndon, Greatmoor, Calvert, Marsh Gibbon, and Wotton Underwood.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Grendon Underwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Grendon Underwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Grendon Underwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Grendon Underwood is Market Square Dental in Bicester, about 5.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre (5.8 miles) and Greytown Dental Practice Ltd (5.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Grendon Underwood?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Grendon Underwood, 12 practices within 10 miles and 74 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bicester, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Grendon Underwood?
The nearest practice to Grendon Underwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, about 5.8 miles to the west. Others nearby include Greytown Dental Practice Ltd (5.8 miles) and Portman Smile Clinic Bicester (5.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Grendon Underwood, 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 Grendon Underwood, Buckinghamshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.