NHS Treatment in Pheasants at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.9% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of 2,410 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | DENTALIGN ORTHODONTICS, Marlow — 3.7 miles; 8 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sir William Borlase's Grammar School — 3.6 miles Cressex Community School — 3.7 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — about 32 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 10.5% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Pheasants
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Pheasants, 19 practices within 10 and 127 practices within 20. The closest is Belur Orthodontics - Specialist Orthodontist in Marlow, 3.7 miles east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is DENTALIGN ORTHODONTICS, 3.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENTALIGN ORTHODONTICSMarlow | 3.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| WYCOMBE DENTAL CLINICHigh Wycombe | 5.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (655 reviews) |
| Making Smiles AmershamHigh Wycombe | 5.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (121 reviews) |
| Wycombe Dental HubHigh Wycombe | 5.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (732 reviews) |
| Enhance Dental Centre.High Wycombe | 5.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,030 reviews) |
| MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidenhead | 7.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pheasants with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Marlow, 3.7 miles east; the next are High Wycombe (5.1 miles north-east) and Maidenhead (7.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Marlow | 1 | 3.7 miles east |
| High Wycombe | 4 | 5.1 miles north-east |
| Maidenhead | 1 | 7.5 miles south-east |
| Beaconsfield | 2 | 9.6 miles east |
| Reading | 4 | 10.4 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 Pheasants
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Earley Dental Practice in Reading (5.0 from 389 reviews), 10.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Earley Dental PracticeReading | 5.0 (389 reviews) | 10.6 miles south |
| Enhance Dental Centre.High Wycombe | 4.9 (1,030 reviews) | 5.5 miles north-east |
| Wycombe Dental HubHigh Wycombe | 4.9 (732 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-east |
| Kendrick View Dental Practice - ReadingReading | 4.9 (231 reviews) | 10.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Pheasants, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Rodericks - Cookham Dental practice, 6.4 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is DENTALIGN ORTHODONTICS, Marlow, 3.7 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 32 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Pheasants are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
The NHS orthodontic pathway in Pheasants focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Pheasants
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS waiting times in Buckinghamshire are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Orthodontic practices in and around Pheasants vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Pheasants sits close to the England average for deprivation. In the census neighbourhood around Pheasants, 7.7% of the 2,410 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The nearest university dental hospital to Pheasants is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Pheasants 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. Pheasants's under-16 share sits at 15.9%, per the 2021 Census. Families in Pheasants are served by secondary schools including Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (3.6 miles) and Cressex Community School (3.7 miles). Pheasants's Local Authority has 270 schools educating 98,299 pupils (DfE data). With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Pheasants is better served than 52% of towns in England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Pheasants itself. The nearest recorded are Belur Orthodontics - Specialist Orthodontist in Marlow, about 4 miles away; The Dental Practice in High Wycombe, about 5 miles away; and Belmont Lodge Dental Health in Maidenhead, about 7 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in Pheasants
The NHS route covers the whole course, from the specialist assessment to the retainers at the end.
Going private for the same metal braces in Pheasants costs roughly £1,500–£3,500; you're paying for immediate access and appliance choice rather than a better clinical result.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Pheasants?
Many patients in Buckinghamshire wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Pheasants
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. Not every child who sees an orthodontist needs treatment right away, but early identification allows targeted intervention. A photo assessment is a gentle way to get an early steer before booking anything.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Pheasants
Space maintainers hold open the gap left by a prematurely lost baby tooth, preventing neighbouring teeth from drifting in before the adult tooth erupts.
Understanding Orthodontic Eligibility in Pheasants
Eligibility for NHS braces is decided by a clinical scoring system, not by appearance alone. It measures the complexity and impact of the problem, and only cases above a threshold score receive NHS funding. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in Pheasants.
Adult NHS Orthodontic Access in Pheasants
Adults (18 and over) are rarely eligible for NHS orthodontic treatment in Pheasants. NHS funding for adults is generally limited to severe clinical cases — such as jaw surgery patients or those with significant cleft palate-related needs. Cosmetic adult orthodontics is not NHS-funded.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Pheasants
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pheasants?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pheasants is Belur Orthodontics - Specialist Orthodontist in Marlow, about 3.7 miles to the east. The next closest are DENTALIGN ORTHODONTICS (3.7 miles) and The Dental Practice (4.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pheasants?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Pheasants, 19 practices within 10 miles and 127 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pheasants?
The nearest practice to Pheasants that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is DENTALIGN ORTHODONTICS in Marlow, about 3.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include WYCOMBE DENTAL CLINIC (5.1 miles) and Making Smiles Amersham (5.4 miles).
Is Pheasants well served by schools?
There are 270 schools and 98,299 pupils in Pheasants's Local Authority area, per DfE data.
Which towns are close to Pheasants?
Chisbridge Cross, Moor Common, Skirmett are within easy reach of Pheasants.
Which county covers Pheasants?
Pheasants falls within Buckinghamshire.
How deprived is Pheasants compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Pheasants is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What does NHS orthodontic treatment include?
Everything from the specialist assessment through adjustments, the brace, de-bonding and retainers is covered as a single course of treatment.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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