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Orthodontic practices near Horsenden

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Horsenden; 20 practices within 10 and 133 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Design Dental Practice in Wendover, 5.4 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Smile Design Dental PracticeWendover5.4 miles north-east✓✓✓5.0 (158 reviews)
Thame OrthodonticsThame5.8 miles west✓✓✓5.0 (56 reviews)
Fairford Leys Smile CentreAylesbury6.7 miles north✓–✓5.0 (478 reviews)
EASTGATE ORTHODONTICS LTDAylesbury6.7 miles north✓–––
Smiles Better OrthodonticsAylesbury6.9 miles north–––1.0 (1 review)
Temple Square DentalAylesbury6.9 miles north–✓✓4.8 (296 reviews)
The Cambridge Street Dental PracticeAylesbury6.9 miles north✓–✓4.7 (320 reviews)
Belur Orthodontics AylesburyAylesbury7.0 miles north✓–✓4.9 (439 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Horsenden with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wendover, 5.4 miles north-east; the next are Thame (5.8 miles west) and Aylesbury (6.7 miles north).

PlacePracticesNearest
Wendover15.4 miles north-east
Thame15.8 miles west
Aylesbury96.7 miles north
High Wycombe87.1 miles south-east
Tring19.2 miles north-east
Marlow210.6 miles south

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Horsenden

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), 6.7 miles north.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Fairford Leys Smile CentreAylesbury5.0 (478 reviews)6.7 miles north
Smile Design Dental PracticeWendover5.0 (158 reviews)5.4 miles north-east
Bow House Dental Invisalign, Veneers, Bonding, Braces & Implants in TringTring5.0 (138 reviews)9.2 miles north-east
Thame OrthodonticsThame5.0 (56 reviews)5.8 miles west

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

Horsenden 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)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1619.2% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,147 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 29.3% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car3.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre124 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health12.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Buckinghamshire280th closest to an orthodontic practice of 335 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.8% here, against 7.7% across neighbourhoods in Buckinghamshire
Nearest university dental hospitalUCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 34 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsPrinces Risborough School — 0.8 miles
John Colet School — 5.7 miles
The Mandeville School — 5.7 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles1 school, about 1,083 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area270 schools, 98,299 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesSmile Design Dental Practice, Wendover — 5 miles
Thame Orthodontics, Thame — 6 miles
Fairford Leys Smile Centre, Aylesbury — 7 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles20 within 10 miles, 133 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 Horsenden

From Horsenden the nearest practice is Smile Design Dental Practice in Wendover, 5.4 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 20 practices, and within 20 there are 133.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Fairford Leys Smile Centre (6.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Design Dental Practice (5.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Horsenden list clear aligners, the nearest 5.4 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 Horsenden are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Design Dental Practice in Wendover, 5.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 34 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Horsenden to Smile Design Dental Practice 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 3.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Horsenden

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Orthodontic treatment options in Horsenden

Orthodontist in Horsenden: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Horsenden keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is relevant to searches focused on both Horsenden and the wider Buckinghamshire area.

Nearby location pages

If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Alscot, Pitch Green, Wolverton Mill, Longwick, Monks Risborough, and Princes Risborough.

A quick look at Horsenden

The nearest other location we cover is Alscot, around 1 km to the north-east.

What local practice data suggests in Horsenden

There is no orthodontist on our records in Horsenden itself. The closest on record are Smile Design Dental Practice in Wendover, about 5 miles away; Thame Orthodontics, about 6 miles away; and Fairford Leys Smile Centre in Aylesbury, about 7 miles away.

The local picture in Horsenden

ONS classifies Horsenden as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Horsenden's under-16 share sits at 19.2%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,147 residents in the neighbourhood around Horsenden, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire. People in Horsenden usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Horsenden attend schools such as Princes Risborough School (0.8 miles) and John Colet School (5.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Horsenden's Local Authority has 270 schools educating 98,299 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Horsenden sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Horsenden is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 34 miles away.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Horsenden

Many people in Horsenden delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Horsenden

How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Horsenden. Horsenden — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 19.2% of Horsenden's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Horsenden, 6.8% of the 2,147 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Horsenden has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Horsenden are Princes Risborough School (0.8 miles) and John Colet School (5.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Horsenden's Local Authority area covers 270 schools and 98,299 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Horsenden among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Horsenden is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

All Orthodontic Options in Horsenden Explained

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Horsenden can feel overwhelming at first. 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.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Horsenden

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Horsenden — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Horsenden. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Horsenden

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Horsenden?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Horsenden is Smile Design Dental Practice in Wendover, about 5.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Thame Orthodontics (5.8 miles) and Fairford Leys Smile Centre (6.7 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Horsenden?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Horsenden, 20 practices within 10 miles and 133 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Wendover, 5.4 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Horsenden?

The nearest practice to Horsenden that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Design Dental Practice in Wendover, about 5.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Thame Orthodontics (5.8 miles) and Fairford Leys Smile Centre (6.7 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Horsenden, Buckinghamshire?

Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.

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

Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.

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TitleHorsenden, Buckinghamshire Clear Braces & Aligners
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Published1 June 2022
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