Orthodontic practices near Smokey Row
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Smokey Row, 20 practices within 10 and 116 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Design Dental Practice in Wendover, 3.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Design Dental PracticeWendover | 3.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (158 reviews) |
| The Grove Dental ClinicAylesbury | 4.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (44 reviews) |
| Temple Square DentalAylesbury | 4.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (296 reviews) |
| Belur Orthodontics AylesburyAylesbury | 4.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (439 reviews) |
| Fairford Leys Smile CentreAylesbury | 4.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (478 reviews) |
| Smiles Better OrthodonticsAylesbury | 4.7 miles north | – | – | – | 1.0 (1 review) |
| The Cambridge Street Dental PracticeAylesbury | 4.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (320 reviews) |
| EASTGATE ORTHODONTICS LTDAylesbury | 4.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Smokey Row with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wendover, 3.3 miles east; the next are Aylesbury (4.6 miles north) and Thame (6.8 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wendover | 1 | 3.3 miles east |
| Aylesbury | 9 | 4.6 miles north |
| Thame | 1 | 6.8 miles west |
| Tring | 1 | 7.1 miles north-east |
| High Wycombe | 8 | 8.5 miles south |
| Amersham | 2 | 10.5 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 Smokey Row
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard (5.0 from 630 reviews), 13.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton BuzzardLeighton Buzzard | 5.0 (630 reviews) | 13.3 miles north-east |
| Fairford Leys Smile CentreAylesbury | 5.0 (478 reviews) | 4.7 miles north |
| Smile Design Dental PracticeWendover | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 3.3 miles east |
| Bow House Dental Invisalign, Veneers, Bonding, Braces & Implants in TringTring | 5.0 (138 reviews) | 7.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Smokey Row 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 | 19.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,147 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 | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 29.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 124 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Buckinghamshire | 179th closest to an orthodontic practice of 335 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.3 miles away, closer than 54% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 7.7% across neighbourhoods in Buckinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Princes Risborough School — 2.2 miles The Mandeville School — 3.4 miles John Colet School — 3.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,083 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 270 schools, 98,299 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smile Design Dental Practice, Wendover — 3 miles The Grove Dental Clinic, Aylesbury — 5 miles Thame Orthodontics, Thame — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 116 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 Smokey Row
Smokey Row is 3.3 miles from Smile Design Dental Practice in Wendover, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 116.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Belur Orthodontics Aylesbury (4.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Design Dental Practice (3.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Smokey Row list clear aligners, the nearest 3.3 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 Smokey Row are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Design Dental Practice in Wendover, 3.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Smokey Row
Buckinghamshire12 nearby locationsOrthodontic treatment options in Smokey Row
Orthodontist in Smokey Row: Before booking anything in Smokey Row, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Buckinghamshire, not just Smokey Row.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
For a broader view, related location pages cover Askett, Great Kimble, Little Kimble, Lower Cadsden, Meadle, and Whiteleaf as well as this one.
About Smokey Row
The nearest other location we cover is Great Kimble, under 1 km to the east.
Practice data for Smokey Row
There is no orthodontist on our records in Smokey Row itself. The nearest we do hold are Smile Design Dental Practice in Wendover, about 3 miles away; The Grove Dental Clinic in Aylesbury, about 5 miles away; and Thame Orthodontics, about 7 miles away.
Area profile for Smokey Row
Smokey Row — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 19.2% 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 2,147 residents in Smokey Row's census neighbourhood, below the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Smokey Row has more choice than 72% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Smokey Row attend schools such as Princes Risborough School (2.2 miles) and The Mandeville School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 270 schools and 98,299 pupils in Smokey Row's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Smokey Row sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Smokey Row is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
All Orthodontic Options in Smokey Row Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Smokey Row offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Smokey Row
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Smokey Row
Many people in Smokey Row delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Smokey Row
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Smokey Row — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Smokey Row. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Smokey Row
This part of the page places Smokey Row, Buckinghamshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Askett, Great Kimble, Little Kimble, Lower Cadsden, Meadle, and Whiteleaf.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Smokey Row
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Smokey Row often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Smokey Row?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Smokey Row is Smile Design Dental Practice in Wendover, about 3.3 miles to the east. The next closest are The Grove Dental Clinic (4.6 miles) and Temple Square Dental (4.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Smokey Row?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Smokey Row, 20 practices within 10 miles and 116 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Smokey Row?
The nearest practice to Smokey Row that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Design Dental Practice in Wendover, about 3.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Belur Orthodontics Aylesbury (4.7 miles) and Fairford Leys Smile Centre (4.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Smokey Row, Buckinghamshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Smokey Row, Buckinghamshire?
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.