NHS Treatment in Stubbings 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of 1,425 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Maidenhead — 2.5 miles; 13 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Newlands Girls' School — 1.0 miles Altwood Church of England School — 1.6 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — about 28 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% 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 Stubbings
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Stubbings, 55 practices within 10 and 155 practices within 20. The closest is Belmont Lodge Dental Health in Maidenhead, 2.1 miles east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, 2.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidenhead | 2.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| DENTALIGN ORTHODONTICSMarlow | 3.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – |
| Enhance Dental Centre.High Wycombe | 6.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,030 reviews) |
| Making Smiles AmershamHigh Wycombe | 7.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (121 reviews) |
| Abbey Dental SurgerySlough | 7.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (92 reviews) |
| WYCOMBE DENTAL CLINICHigh Wycombe | 7.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (655 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stubbings with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Maidenhead, 2.5 miles east; the next are Marlow (3.0 miles north) and High Wycombe (6.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead | 1 | 2.5 miles east |
| Marlow | 1 | 3.0 miles north |
| High Wycombe | 4 | 6.9 miles north |
| Slough | 4 | 7.1 miles east |
| Beaconsfield | 2 | 7.9 miles north-east |
| Windsor | 1 | 8.0 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 Stubbings
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Enhance Dental Centre. in High Wycombe (4.9 from 1,030 reviews), 6.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Enhance Dental Centre.High Wycombe | 4.9 (1,030 reviews) | 6.9 miles north |
| Wycombe Dental HubHigh Wycombe | 4.9 (732 reviews) | 7.1 miles north |
| Smile Rooms WindsorWindsor | 4.9 (515 reviews) | 8.0 miles south-east |
| WYCOMBE DENTAL CLINICHigh Wycombe | 4.8 (655 reviews) | 7.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Stubbings, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Acorn Dental Care, 2.9 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, 2.5 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 28 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Stubbings 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.
For families in Stubbings, the NHS pathway offers a subsidised route to fixed braces for eligible children. It's free for eligible under-18s and aimed primarily at children and teenagers with significant malocclusion. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Stubbings?
Many patients in Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead 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.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Stubbings
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 orthodontic waiting times in Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Practices serving Stubbings differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Stubbings's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. In the census neighbourhood around Stubbings, 5.8% of the 1,425 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 8.1% average across Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Stubbings is about 28 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. Stubbings 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 14.5% of the local population is under 16. The closest secondary schools to Stubbings are Newlands Girls' School (1.0 miles) and Altwood Church of England School (1.6 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Stubbings's Local Authority has 83 schools educating 27,804 pupils (DfE data). With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Stubbings is better served than 64% of towns in England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Stubbings itself. The nearest recorded are Belmont Lodge Dental Health in Maidenhead, about 2 miles away; Belur Orthodontics - Specialist Orthodontist in Marlow, about 3 miles away; and The Dental Practice in High Wycombe, 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.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Stubbings
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Private treatment in Stubbings trades cost for speed and choice — around £1,500–£3,500 for metal braces, but starting within weeks and with ceramic, lingual and aligner options on the table.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Stubbings
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stubbings?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stubbings is Belmont Lodge Dental Health in Maidenhead, about 2.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Optima Dental Care (2.3 miles) and MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (2.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stubbings?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Stubbings, 55 practices within 10 miles and 155 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stubbings?
The nearest practice to Stubbings that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, about 2.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include DENTALIGN ORTHODONTICS (3.0 miles) and Enhance Dental Centre. (6.9 miles).
What county is Stubbings in?
Stubbings falls within Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.
How deprived is Stubbings compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Stubbings is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Is Stubbings a family area?
14.5% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
Is Stubbings rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Stubbings falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
How long does NHS treatment take?
Most NHS fixed brace treatment takes 18–24 months for moderate cases. More complex cases may take longer. Your orthodontist will give an estimate after the initial assessment.
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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