Orthodontic practices near Long Buckby Wharf
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Long Buckby Wharf; 20 practices within 10 and 70 practices within 20. The closest is Kreate Dental Rugby | Dental Excellence For You And Your Family, 7.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kreate Dental Rugby | Dental Excellence For You And Your FamilyRugby | 7.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (326 reviews) |
| PURELY ORTHODONTICSNorthampton | 8.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| David Neal Dental - HastingsNorthampton | 8.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (306 reviews) |
| Harborough Road Dental PracticeNorthampton | 8.6 miles east | – | – | – | 2.6 (68 reviews) |
| DSE Dental PracticeNorthampton | 8.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (66 reviews) |
| Dorset House DentalRugby | 9.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (154 reviews) |
| Rugby Dental Care - Ms S Rahimi & AssociatesRugby | 9.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Jones Dental & Implant ClinicRugby | 9.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (490 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Long Buckby Wharf with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Rugby, 7.8 miles north-west; the next are Northampton (8.4 miles east) and Pailton (13.8 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Rugby | 11 | 7.8 miles north-west |
| Northampton | 9 | 8.4 miles east |
| Pailton | 1 | 13.8 miles north-west |
| Market Harborough | 1 | 15.7 miles north-east |
| Wellingborough | 4 | 15.7 miles east |
| Rothwell | 1 | 16.0 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Long Buckby Wharf
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Rugby Smiles Dental Clinic (5.0 from 448 reviews), 9.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rugby Smiles Dental ClinicRugby | 5.0 (448 reviews) | 9.6 miles north-west |
| TG's Dental Suite - Higham FerrersPailton | 5.0 (375 reviews) | 13.8 miles north-west |
| Brookside DentalMarket Harborough | 5.0 (299 reviews) | 15.7 miles north-east |
| The Dental ParlourWolston | 5.0 (256 reviews) | 16.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Long Buckby Wharf at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Northamptonshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Northamptonshire 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,194 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 26.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 71 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Northamptonshire | 157th closest to an orthodontic practice of 203 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Northamptonshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | DSLV E-ACT Academy — 2.6 miles The Parker E-ACT Academy — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,129 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 205 schools, 70,375 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.5% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kreate Dental Rugby | Dental Excellence For You And Your Family, Rugby — 8 miles PURELY ORTHODONTICS, Northampton — 8 miles TG's Dental Suite - Higham Ferrers, Pailton — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 70 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Station View Dental Suite — 1 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 Long Buckby Wharf
From Long Buckby Wharf the nearest practice is Kreate Dental Rugby | Dental Excellence For You And Your Family, 7.8 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 70.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Kreate Dental Rugby | Dental Excellence For You And Your Family (7.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Private Dental Centre (9.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Long Buckby Wharf list clear aligners, the nearest 7.8 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 Long Buckby Wharf are commissioned by NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Kreate Dental Rugby | Dental Excellence For You And Your Family, 7.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Long Buckby Wharf to Kreate Dental Rugby | Dental Excellence For You And Your Family is roughly 15 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 200 to 410 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Long Buckby Wharf
West Northamptonshire12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Long Buckby Wharf
Orthodontist in Long Buckby Wharf: People weighing up braces or aligners in Long Buckby Wharf can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across West Northamptonshire.
Long Buckby Wharf in context
Long Buckby Wharf is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.7% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 2,194 residents in Long Buckby Wharf's census neighbourhood, close to the 7% average across West Northamptonshire. People in Long Buckby Wharf usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Regionally, 25.5% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Long Buckby Wharf attend schools such as DSLV E-ACT Academy (2.6 miles) and The Parker E-ACT Academy (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Long Buckby Wharf's Local Authority has 205 schools educating 70,375 pupils (DfE data). Long Buckby Wharf's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Long Buckby Wharf is about 36 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Keep exploring nearby
Nearby location pages including Muscott, Long Buckby, Whilton, Brockhall, Dodford, and Upper Weedon can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Practice data for Long Buckby Wharf
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Long Buckby Wharf itself. The nearest we do hold are Kreate Dental Rugby | Dental Excellence For You And Your Family, about 8 miles away; PURELY ORTHODONTICS in Northampton, about 8 miles away; and TG's Dental Suite - Higham Ferrers in Pailton, about 14 miles away.
Long Buckby Wharf at a glance
Whilton is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km east of Long Buckby Wharf.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Long Buckby Wharf
Many people in Long Buckby Wharf 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Long Buckby Wharf — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Long Buckby Wharf
Patients in Long Buckby Wharf have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Long Buckby Wharf — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Long Buckby Wharf directly, though Station View Dental Suite (about a mile away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Long Buckby Wharf sits within NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Long Buckby Wharf's under-16 share sits at 15.7%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 2,194 residents in Long Buckby Wharf's census neighbourhood, close to the 7% average across West Northamptonshire. Long Buckby Wharf has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.5% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Long Buckby Wharf are served by secondary schools including DSLV E-ACT Academy (2.6 miles) and The Parker E-ACT Academy (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Long Buckby Wharf's Local Authority area covers 205 schools and 70,375 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Long Buckby Wharf is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Long Buckby Wharf is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 36 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Long Buckby Wharf itself. The nearest recorded are Kreate Dental Rugby | Dental Excellence For You And Your Family, about 8 miles away; PURELY ORTHODONTICS in Northampton, about 8 miles away; and TG's Dental Suite - Higham Ferrers in Pailton, about 14 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 Long Buckby Wharf. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Long Buckby Wharf
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Long Buckby Wharf, West Northamptonshire within a broader nearby area. This page links onward to Muscott, Long Buckby, Whilton, Brockhall, Dodford, and Upper Weedon for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Long Buckby Wharf
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Long Buckby Wharf often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Long Buckby Wharf?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Long Buckby Wharf is Kreate Dental Rugby | Dental Excellence For You And Your Family, about 7.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are PURELY ORTHODONTICS (8.4 miles) and David Neal Dental - Hastings (8.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Long Buckby Wharf?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Long Buckby Wharf, 20 practices within 10 miles and 70 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Rugby, 7.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Long Buckby Wharf?
The nearest practice to Long Buckby Wharf that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Kreate Dental Rugby | Dental Excellence For You And Your Family, about 7.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include PURELY ORTHODONTICS (8.4 miles) and Rugby Dental Care - Ms S Rahimi & Associates (9.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Long Buckby Wharf, West Northamptonshire?
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 Long Buckby Wharf, West Northamptonshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.