Orthodontic practices near Little Missenden
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Little Missenden, 26 practices within 10 and 173 practices within 20. The closest is The Orthodontic Specialist- Prevention Focused Center of Excellence in Amersham, 2.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orthodontic Specialist- Prevention Focused Center of ExcellenceAmersham | 2.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (145 reviews) |
| BELUR ORTHODONTICSAmersham | 3.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Octagon OrthodonticsHigh Wycombe | 4.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (106 reviews) |
| Wycombe Dental CentreHigh Wycombe | 4.7 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (245 reviews) |
| HW Dental CentreHigh Wycombe | 4.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (143 reviews) |
| Enhance Dental Centre.High Wycombe | 4.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (1,030 reviews) |
| Making Smiles AmershamHigh Wycombe | 4.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (121 reviews) |
| Wycombe Dental HubHigh Wycombe | 4.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (732 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Little Missenden with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Amersham, 2.5 miles south-east; the next are High Wycombe (4.7 miles south-west) and Beaconsfield (5.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Amersham | 2 | 2.5 miles south-east |
| High Wycombe | 8 | 4.7 miles south-west |
| Beaconsfield | 3 | 5.5 miles south |
| Wendover | 1 | 6.5 miles north-west |
| Tring | 1 | 7.7 miles north |
| Gerrards Cross | 1 | 8.1 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 Little Missenden
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Design Dental Practice in Wendover (5.0 from 158 reviews), 6.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Design Dental PracticeWendover | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 6.5 miles north-west |
| Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 9.5 miles north-east |
| Bow House Dental Invisalign, Veneers, Bonding, Braces & Implants in TringTring | 5.0 (138 reviews) | 7.7 miles north |
| Quality Affordable DentistryHemel Hempstead | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 10.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Little Missenden 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 | 19.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,322 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% 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 | 222 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Buckinghamshire | 135th closest to an orthodontic practice of 335 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.5 miles away, closer than 62% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.2% here, against 7.7% across neighbourhoods in Buckinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holmer Green Senior School — 1.5 miles The Misbourne School — 2.0 miles Dr Challoner's Grammar School — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,774 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 270 schools, 98,299 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Orthodontic Specialist- Prevention Focused Center of Excellence, Amersham — 2 miles Octagon Orthodontics, High Wycombe — 5 miles MakingSmiles Beaconsfield, Beaconsfield — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 26 within 10 miles, 173 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 Little Missenden
Little Missenden is 2.5 miles from The Orthodontic Specialist- Prevention Focused Center of Excellence in Amersham, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 26 practices, and within 20 there are 173.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Making Smiles Amersham (4.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Canon House Clinic (5.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Little Missenden list clear aligners, the nearest 2.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Little Missenden are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is BELUR ORTHODONTICS in Amersham, 3.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 26 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Little Missenden
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Facts about Little Missenden
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What official data says about Little Missenden
Little Missenden 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 data puts 19.9% of Little Missenden's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.2% of the 1,322 residents in Little Missenden's census neighbourhood, above the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Little Missenden is better served than 69% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Little Missenden attend schools such as Holmer Green Senior School (1.5 miles) and The Misbourne School (2.0 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 270 schools and 98,299 pupils across Little Missenden's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Little Missenden sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Little Missenden is about 26 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.
Local treatment availability around Little Missenden
There is no orthodontist on our records in Little Missenden itself. The nearest we do hold are The Orthodontic Specialist- Prevention Focused Center of Excellence in Amersham, about 2 miles away; Octagon Orthodontics in High Wycombe, about 5 miles away; and MakingSmiles Beaconsfield, about 6 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Little Missenden
Orthodontic treatment in Little Missenden is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Little Missenden
What's available in Little Missenden depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. ONS classifies Little Missenden as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. 19.9% of Little Missenden's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,322 residents in the neighbourhood around Little Missenden, 9.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Little Missenden is better served than 69% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Little Missenden are Holmer Green Senior School (1.5 miles) and The Misbourne School (2.0 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 270 schools and 98,299 pupils in Little Missenden's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Little Missenden among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Little Missenden is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 26 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Little Missenden
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Little Missenden has the full spectrum of options. 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 Little Missenden
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Little Missenden — 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 Little Missenden. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Little Missenden
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Little Missenden often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Little Missenden?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Little Missenden is The Orthodontic Specialist- Prevention Focused Center of Excellence in Amersham, about 2.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are BELUR ORTHODONTICS (3.6 miles) and Octagon Orthodontics (4.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Little Missenden?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Little Missenden, 26 practices within 10 miles and 173 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Little Missenden?
The nearest practice to Little Missenden that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is BELUR ORTHODONTICS in Amersham, about 3.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Enhance Dental Centre. (4.9 miles) and Making Smiles Amersham (4.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Little Missenden, Buckinghamshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Little Missenden, Buckinghamshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.