Orthodontic practices near Ickford
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Ickford, 13 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is Thame Orthodontics, 3.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thame OrthodonticsThame | 3.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (56 reviews) |
| Oxford OrthodonticsMarston | 6.5 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (269 reviews) |
| THE WINDMILL ORTHODONTIC CENTREOxford | 6.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Westbridge Dental PracticeOxford | 7.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (256 reviews) |
| Oxford DentalMedOxford | 7.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.3 (32 reviews) |
| One The GalleryOxford | 7.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (76 reviews) |
| The Oxford Smile Clinics - DidcotOxford | 8.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (37 reviews) |
| Lars Christensen OrthodonticsOxford | 8.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (20 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ickford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Thame, 3.6 miles east; the next are Marston (6.5 miles west) and Oxford (6.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Thame | 1 | 3.6 miles east |
| Marston | 1 | 6.5 miles west |
| Oxford | 11 | 6.5 miles west |
| Bicester | 4 | 9.3 miles north-west |
| Aylesbury | 5 | 10.2 miles north-east |
| Radley | 2 | 10.2 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 Ickford
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), 10.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairford Leys Smile CentreAylesbury | 5.0 (478 reviews) | 10.2 miles north-east |
| TAHA Dental ExcellenceAbingdon | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 11.3 miles south-west |
| Thame OrthodonticsThame | 5.0 (56 reviews) | 3.6 miles east |
| Greytown Dental Practice LtdBicester | 4.9 (1,011 reviews) | 10.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ickford 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 |
| Population | 680 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,796 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 26.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 107 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Buckinghamshire | 197th closest to an orthodontic practice of 335 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.6 miles away, closer than 51% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 7.7% across neighbourhoods in Buckinghamshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lord Williams's School — 3.1 miles Wheatley Park School — 3.3 miles |
| Schools in council area | 270 schools, 98,299 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Thame Orthodontics, Thame — 4 miles Oxford Orthodontics, Marston — 6 miles THE WINDMILL ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Oxford — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 13 within 10 miles, 56 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 Ickford
Ickford is 3.6 miles from Thame Orthodontics, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 13 practices, and within 20 there are 56.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Oxford Orthodontics (6.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Accessible Orthodontics (8.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Ickford list clear aligners, the nearest 3.6 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 Ickford are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Thame Orthodontics, 3.6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ickford
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Ickford, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Ickford with the wider Buckinghamshire area. Ickford — a small village with a population of around 680 — is covered on this page specifically.
Useful local orthodontic context for Ickford
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ickford itself. The closest on record are Thame Orthodontics, about 4 miles away; Oxford Orthodontics in Marston, about 6 miles away; and THE WINDMILL ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Oxford, about 6 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Worminghall, Shabbington, Tiddington, Waterstock, Milton Common, and Waterperry.
About Ickford
With a population of roughly 680, Ickford is a small village within Buckinghamshire. The nearest other location we cover is Worminghall, around 1 km to the north-west.
What official data says about Ickford
By ONS classification, Ickford falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Ickford sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.9% of Ickford's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,796 residents in Ickford's census neighbourhood, below the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire. The closest secondary schools to Ickford are Lord Williams's School (3.1 miles) and Wheatley Park School (3.3 miles). Ickford's Local Authority area covers 270 schools and 98,299 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Ickford sits among the less deprived areas of England.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ickford
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ickford can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ickford
Not every practice near Ickford offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Ickford is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.9% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,796 residents in Ickford's census neighbourhood, below the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire. The closest secondary schools to Ickford are Lord Williams's School (3.1 miles) and Wheatley Park School (3.3 miles). Ickford's Local Authority has 270 schools educating 98,299 pupils (DfE data). Ickford's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Ickford
The orthodontic landscape in Ickford 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.
Treatment Options in Ickford — Local Context
Not every practice near Ickford offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Ickford's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Ickford. Census data puts 17.9% of Ickford's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Ickford, 6.8% of the 1,796 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families in Ickford are served by secondary schools including Lord Williams's School (3.1 miles) and Wheatley Park School (3.3 miles). Ickford's Local Authority has 270 schools educating 98,299 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Ickford among England's less deprived areas. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ickford. The closest on record are Thame Orthodontics, about 4 miles away; Oxford Orthodontics in Marston, about 6 miles away; and THE WINDMILL ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Oxford, about 6 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ickford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ickford
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Ickford, Buckinghamshire within a broader nearby area. If you're still deciding, related pages for Worminghall, Shabbington, Tiddington, Waterstock, Milton Common, and Waterperry may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Ickford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ickford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ickford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ickford is Thame Orthodontics, about 3.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Oxford Orthodontics (6.5 miles) and THE WINDMILL ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ickford?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Ickford, 13 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ickford?
The nearest practice to Ickford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Thame Orthodontics, about 3.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include THE WINDMILL ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (6.5 miles) and Westbridge Dental Practice (7.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ickford, 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 Ickford, Buckinghamshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.