Orthodontic practices near Taplow
On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Taplow, 48 practices within 10 and 204 practices within 20. The closest is Acorn Dental Care in Maidenhead, 1.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Dental CareMaidenhead | 1.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (650 reviews) |
| MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidenhead | 1.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Belmont Lodge Dental HealthMaidenhead | 1.8 miles west | – | – | – | 3.4 (78 reviews) |
| Optima Dental CareMaidenhead | 1.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (94 reviews) |
| Abbey Dental SurgerySlough | 3.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (92 reviews) |
| Dr Raj - Invisalign and Dental EmergenciesSlough | 3.4 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (36 reviews) |
| Acorn Dental CareSlough | 4.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (93 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care - NHS Dentistry in SloughSlough | 4.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.9 (803 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Taplow with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Maidenhead, 1.1 miles south-west; the next are Slough (3.3 miles east) and Windsor (4.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead | 4 | 1.1 miles south-west |
| Slough | 12 | 3.3 miles east |
| Windsor | 4 | 4.7 miles south-east |
| Marlow | 2 | 4.8 miles north-west |
| Beaconsfield | 3 | 5.5 miles north-east |
| Colnbrook | 1 | 6.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Taplow
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Alma Road Dental in Windsor (5.0 from 52 reviews), 4.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Road DentalWindsor | 5.0 (52 reviews) | 4.7 miles south-east |
| Dr Raj - Invisalign and Dental EmergenciesSlough | 5.0 (36 reviews) | 3.4 miles east |
| Belur Orthodontics - Specialist Orthodontist in MarlowMarlow | 5.0 (25 reviews) | 4.8 miles north-west |
| Enhance Dental Centre.High Wycombe | 4.9 (1,030 reviews) | 7.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Taplow 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 2,400 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,390 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 34% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 213 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 19 practices, more than 90% of towns in England |
| Access within Buckinghamshire | 22nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 335 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.5% here, against 7.7% across neighbourhoods in Buckinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Burnham Grammar School — 1.6 miles Desborough College — 1.9 miles Furze Platt Senior School — 2.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 6,314 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 270 schools, 98,299 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Acorn Dental Care, Maidenhead — 1 miles Abbey Dental Surgery, Slough — 3 miles Alma Road Dental, Windsor — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 48 within 10 miles, 204 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 Taplow
Taplow is 1.1 miles from Acorn Dental Care in Maidenhead, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 48 practices, and within 20 there are 204.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Acorn Dental Care (4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Dental Care - NHS Dentistry in Slough (4.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Taplow list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Taplow are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, 1.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 24 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Taplow
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Orthodontist in Taplow: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Taplow keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Buckinghamshire. Taplow — a small village with a population of around 2,400 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Taplow
Officially, Taplow is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Taplow sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.8% of Taplow's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,390 residents in the neighbourhood around Taplow, 4.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), Taplow has more choice than 90% of towns in England. Families in Taplow are served by secondary schools including Burnham Grammar School (1.6 miles) and Desborough College (1.9 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 270 schools and 98,299 pupils across Taplow's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Taplow sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Taplow is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 24 miles away.
Local treatment availability around Taplow
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Taplow itself. The nearest we do hold are Acorn Dental Care in Maidenhead, about a mile away; Abbey Dental Surgery in Slough, about 3 miles away; and Alma Road Dental in Windsor, about 5 miles away.
Facts about Taplow
With a population of roughly 2,400, Taplow is a small village within Buckinghamshire. Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Hitchambury, the closest linked location.
Keep exploring nearby
You can continue browsing related location pages including Hitchambury, Lent Rise, Burnham, Dorney Reach, Fishery, and Rose Hill if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
The Orthodontic Journey in Taplow
Orthodontic treatment in Taplow is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Taplow
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Taplow
Orthodontic practices in and around Taplow vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Taplow — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 14.8% of Taplow's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.5% of the 2,390 residents in Taplow's census neighbourhood, below the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), Taplow has more choice than 90% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Taplow are Burnham Grammar School (1.6 miles) and Desborough College (1.9 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Taplow's Local Authority area covers 270 schools and 98,299 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Taplow among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Taplow is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 24 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Taplow
Patients in Taplow 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Taplow offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Taplow. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Taplow
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Taplow, Buckinghamshire. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Hitchambury, Lent Rise, Burnham, Dorney Reach, Fishery, and Rose Hill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Taplow
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Taplow often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Taplow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Taplow is Acorn Dental Care in Maidenhead, about 1.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (1.5 miles) and Belmont Lodge Dental Health (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Taplow?
Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Taplow, 48 practices within 10 miles and 204 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Taplow?
The nearest practice to Taplow that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is MAIDENHEAD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, about 1.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Abbey Dental Surgery (3.3 miles) and Acorn Dental Care (4.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Taplow, Buckinghamshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Taplow, Buckinghamshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.