Orthodontic practices near The Badgers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of The Badgers; 12 practices within 10 and 69 practices within 20. The closest is Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic in Milton Keynes, 7.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Dental and Implant ClinicMilton Keynes | 7.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Aspects Dental & ReferralMilton Keynes | 8.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (643 reviews) |
| SmileLux Specialist Orthodontic CentreMilton Keynes | 8.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (271 reviews) |
| Teethinline OrthodonticsMilton Keynes | 9.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (291 reviews) |
| Appledore Dental & Implant CentreMilton Keynes | 9.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (79 reviews) |
| MK DentalcareMilton Keynes | 9.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (4 reviews) |
| Smile Rooms Milton KeynesMilton Keynes | 9.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (381 reviews) |
| The Hub Dental PracticeMilton Keynes | 9.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (2,193 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Badgers with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Milton Keynes, 7.6 miles east; the next are Bicester (10.0 miles south-west) and Bletchley (10.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes | 12 | 7.6 miles east |
| Bicester | 4 | 10.0 miles south-west |
| Bletchley | 1 | 10.5 miles east |
| Water Eaton | 4 | 10.5 miles east |
| Woburn Sands | 2 | 12.2 miles east |
| Newport Pagnell | 2 | 12.3 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 The Badgers
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Fairford Leys Smile Centre in Aylesbury (5.0 from 478 reviews), 13.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairford Leys Smile CentreAylesbury | 5.0 (478 reviews) | 13.2 miles south-east |
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 5.0 (296 reviews) | 12.8 miles west |
| SmileLux Specialist Orthodontic CentreMilton Keynes | 5.0 (271 reviews) | 8.8 miles east |
| Greytown Dental Practice LtdBicester | 4.9 (1,011 reviews) | 10.0 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Badgers 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 33.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,680 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 12.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 43% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,145 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 9.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Buckinghamshire | 314th closest to an orthodontic practice of 335 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 12.2% here, against 7.7% across neighbourhoods in Buckinghamshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Buckingham School — 0.7 miles Royal Latin School — 0.7 miles Sir Thomas Fremantle School — 4.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,436 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 270 schools, 98,299 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic, Milton Keynes — 8 miles Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, Bicester — 10 miles Milton Keynes Teeth Straightening, Bletchley — 10 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 | 12 within 10 miles, 69 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 The Badgers
From The Badgers the nearest practice is Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic in Milton Keynes, 7.6 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 12 practices, and within 20 there are 69.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: SmileLux Specialist Orthodontic Centre (8.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Aspects Dental & Referral (8.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around The Badgers list clear aligners, the nearest 7.6 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 The Badgers are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic in Milton Keynes, 7.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Badgers to Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic 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 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 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 7.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Badgers
Buckinghamshire12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in The Badgers
Orthodontist in The Badgers: This page was put together for people in The Badgers who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in The Badgers with the wider Buckinghamshire area.
The local picture in The Badgers
The Badgers's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in The Badgers. 33.8% of The Badgers's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 12.2% of the 1,680 residents in The Badgers's census neighbourhood, above the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire. The Badgers has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Families in The Badgers are served by secondary schools including Buckingham School (0.7 miles) and Royal Latin School (0.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 270 schools and 98,299 pupils in The Badgers's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, The Badgers sits among the less deprived areas of England.
Local snapshot of The Badgers
Linden Village is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of The Badgers.
Practice data for The Badgers
We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Badgers itself. The nearest we do hold are Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic in Milton Keynes, about 8 miles away; Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, about 10 miles away; and Milton Keynes Teeth Straightening in Bletchley, about 10 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Linden Village, Lenborough, Stratford Fields, Buckingham, Page Hill, and Padbury.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in The Badgers
Starting orthodontic treatment in The Badgers can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in The Badgers — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in The Badgers
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, The Badgers has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in The Badgers — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving The Badgers. The Badgers — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 33.8% of The Badgers's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Census 2021 counts 1,680 residents in the neighbourhood around The Badgers, 12.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of The Badgers; the nearest is about 8 miles away. The closest secondary schools to The Badgers are Buckingham School (0.7 miles) and Royal Latin School (0.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 270 schools and 98,299 pupils in The Badgers's Local Authority area, per DfE data. The Badgers's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in The Badgers. The nearest we do hold are Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic in Milton Keynes, about 8 miles away; Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, about 10 miles away; and Milton Keynes Teeth Straightening in Bletchley, about 10 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Badgers. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Badgers
These local links are here for anyone comparing The Badgers, Buckinghamshire against nearby alternatives. You can also browse nearby location pages including Linden Village, Lenborough, Stratford Fields, Buckingham, Page Hill, and Padbury.
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Badgers
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Badgers often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Badgers?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Badgers is Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic in Milton Keynes, about 7.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Aspects Dental & Referral (8.1 miles) and SmileLux Specialist Orthodontic Centre (8.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Badgers?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Badgers, 12 practices within 10 miles and 69 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Milton Keynes, 7.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Badgers?
The nearest practice to The Badgers that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic in Milton Keynes, about 7.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Aspects Dental & Referral (8.1 miles) and Teethinline Orthodontics (9.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Badgers, Buckinghamshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Badgers, Buckinghamshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.