Orthodontic practices near The City
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of The City, 12 practices within 10 and 138 practices within 20. The closest is WYCOMBE DENTAL CLINIC in High Wycombe, 4.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WYCOMBE DENTAL CLINICHigh Wycombe | 4.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (655 reviews) |
| The Dental PracticeHigh Wycombe | 4.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (239 reviews) |
| Wycombe Dental HubHigh Wycombe | 4.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (732 reviews) |
| HW Dental CentreHigh Wycombe | 5.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (143 reviews) |
| Enhance Dental Centre.High Wycombe | 5.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (1,030 reviews) |
| Making Smiles AmershamHigh Wycombe | 5.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (121 reviews) |
| Octagon OrthodonticsHigh Wycombe | 5.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (106 reviews) |
| Wycombe Dental CentreHigh Wycombe | 5.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (245 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The City with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is High Wycombe, 4.5 miles south-east; the next are Marlow (7.0 miles south-east) and Thame (7.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| High Wycombe | 8 | 4.5 miles south-east |
| Marlow | 2 | 7.0 miles south-east |
| Thame | 1 | 7.9 miles north-west |
| Wendover | 1 | 8.6 miles north-east |
| Beaconsfield | 3 | 10.3 miles east |
| Amersham | 2 | 10.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The City
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), 10.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairford Leys Smile CentreAylesbury | 5.0 (478 reviews) | 10.9 miles north |
| Smile Design Dental PracticeWendover | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 8.6 miles north-east |
| Thame OrthodonticsThame | 5.0 (56 reviews) | 7.9 miles north-west |
| The Grove Dental ClinicAylesbury | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 11.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The City 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 | 14.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,181 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 | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 25.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 2.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 132 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Buckinghamshire | 246th closest to an orthodontic practice of 335 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles) |
| 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 — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Princes Risborough School — 4.3 miles Cressex Community School — 4.7 miles Wycombe High School — 5.0 miles |
| Schools in council area | 270 schools, 98,299 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | WYCOMBE DENTAL CLINIC, High Wycombe — 4 miles Belur Orthodontics - Specialist Orthodontist in Marlow, Marlow — 7 miles Thame Orthodontics, Thame — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 138 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 City
The nearest practice to The City is WYCOMBE DENTAL CLINIC in High Wycombe, 4.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 138.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Making Smiles Amersham (5.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Design Dental Practice (8.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around The City list clear aligners, the nearest 4.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The City are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is WYCOMBE DENTAL CLINIC in High Wycombe, 4.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 33 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The City
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Orthodontist in The City: People weighing up braces or aligners in The City can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Buckinghamshire.
The local picture in The City
The City is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. The City sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. The City's under-16 share sits at 14.7%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around The City, 6.8% of the 1,181 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), The City has more choice than 52% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to The City are Princes Risborough School (4.3 miles) and Cressex Community School (4.7 miles). The City's Local Authority area covers 270 schools and 98,299 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, The City sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The City is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 33 miles away.
The City in numbers
Radnage is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of The City.
Compare nearby areas
Related pages for Radnage, Waterend, Beacon's Bottom, Bledlow Ridge, Horsleys Green, and Studley Green are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What we know about practices near The City
No orthodontic practice is recorded in The City. The nearest we do hold are WYCOMBE DENTAL CLINIC in High Wycombe, about 4 miles away; Belur Orthodontics - Specialist Orthodontist in Marlow, about 7 miles away; and Thame Orthodontics, about 8 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in The City Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, The City has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in The City 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.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for The City
Many people in The City delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The City
Orthodontic practices in and around The City vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, The City is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in The City. Census data puts 14.7% of The City's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around The City, 6.8% of the 1,181 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), The City has more choice than 52% of towns in England. Families in The City are served by secondary schools including Princes Risborough School (4.3 miles) and Cressex Community School (4.7 miles). DfE figures put 270 schools and 98,299 pupils across The City's Local Authority. The City falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The City is about 33 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The City. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The City
These local links are here for anyone comparing The City, Buckinghamshire against nearby alternatives. If you're still deciding, related pages for Radnage, Waterend, Beacon's Bottom, Bledlow Ridge, Horsleys Green, and Studley Green may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The City
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The City often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The City?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The City is WYCOMBE DENTAL CLINIC in High Wycombe, about 4.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Dental Practice (4.7 miles) and Wycombe Dental Hub (4.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The City?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of The City, 12 practices within 10 miles and 138 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The City?
The nearest practice to The City that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is WYCOMBE DENTAL CLINIC in High Wycombe, about 4.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Wycombe Dental Hub (4.9 miles) and Enhance Dental Centre. (5.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The City, Buckinghamshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The City, Buckinghamshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.