Orthodontic practices near Tingewick
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Tingewick; 5 practices within 10 and 73 practices within 20. The closest is Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, 7.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicester Dental Care & Implant CentreBicester | 7.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (68 reviews) |
| Greytown Dental Practice LtdBicester | 7.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,011 reviews) |
| Portman Smile Clinic BicesterBicester | 7.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (164 reviews) |
| Market Square DentalBicester | 8.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (710 reviews) |
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 9.7 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (296 reviews) |
| Abacus Dental and Implant ClinicMilton Keynes | 10.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Aspects Dental & ReferralMilton Keynes | 11.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (643 reviews) |
| SmileLux Specialist Orthodontic CentreMilton Keynes | 12.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (271 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tingewick with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bicester, 7.6 miles south-west; the next are Upper Heyford (9.7 miles south-west) and Milton Keynes (10.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bicester | 4 | 7.6 miles south-west |
| Upper Heyford | 1 | 9.7 miles south-west |
| Milton Keynes | 12 | 10.8 miles east |
| Banbury | 6 | 13.2 miles west |
| Bletchley | 1 | 13.9 miles east |
| Bloxham | 1 | 13.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tingewick
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), 14.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairford Leys Smile CentreAylesbury | 5.0 (478 reviews) | 14.9 miles south-east |
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 5.0 (296 reviews) | 9.7 miles south-west |
| SmileLux Specialist Orthodontic CentreMilton Keynes | 5.0 (271 reviews) | 12.1 miles east |
| Dentibond Dental Nursing AgencyBanbury | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 14.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tingewick 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 1,093 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,774 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 26.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 49 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.3% 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 | 7.6% here, against 7.7% across neighbourhoods in Buckinghamshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Royal Latin School — 2.7 miles Buckingham School — 2.8 miles Magdalen College School — 5.1 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 | Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, Bicester — 8 miles Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic, Upper Heyford — 10 miles Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic, Milton Keynes — 11 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 | 5 within 10 miles, 73 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Orchid Dental Care — 5 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 Tingewick
The nearest practice to Tingewick is Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, 7.6 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 73.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Portman Smile Clinic Bicester (7.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic (9.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Tingewick list clear aligners, the nearest 7.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Tingewick are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, 7.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Tingewick to Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre 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 7.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tingewick
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Orthodontist in Tingewick: This page was put together for people in Tingewick who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Tingewick or another part of Buckinghamshire. Tingewick — a small village with a population of around 1,093 — is covered on this page specifically.
Useful local orthodontic context for Tingewick
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Tingewick itself. The nearest we do hold are Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, about 8 miles away; Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic in Upper Heyford, about 10 miles away; and Abacus Dental and Implant Clinic in Milton Keynes, about 11 miles away.
The local picture in Tingewick
Tingewick is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.5% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 1,774 residents in Tingewick's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Tingewick; the nearest is about 8 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Tingewick are Royal Latin School (2.7 miles) and Buckingham School (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 270 schools and 98,299 pupils in Tingewick's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Tingewick's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Where Tingewick sits locally
Around 1,093 people live in Tingewick, which is a small village within Buckinghamshire. The nearest other location we cover is Finmere, around 2 km to the west.
Keep exploring nearby
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Water Stratford, Barton Hartshorn, Buffler's Holt, Finmere, Preston Bisset, and Radclive.
All Orthodontic Options in Tingewick Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Tingewick 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Tingewick 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.
The Orthodontic Journey in Tingewick
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Tingewick helps you ask the right questions. 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 Tingewick
Tingewick has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Orchid Dental Care — is about 5 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Officially, Tingewick is categorised as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Tingewick falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.5% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 1,774 residents in Tingewick's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire. Tingewick has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Tingewick attend schools such as Royal Latin School (2.7 miles) and Buckingham School (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 270 schools and 98,299 pupils across Tingewick's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Tingewick close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Tingewick. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Tingewick
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Tingewick, Buckinghamshire alone. This page links onward to Water Stratford, Barton Hartshorn, Buffler's Holt, Finmere, Preston Bisset, and Radclive for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tingewick
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tingewick often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tingewick?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tingewick is Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, about 7.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Greytown Dental Practice Ltd (7.7 miles) and Portman Smile Clinic Bicester (7.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tingewick?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Tingewick, 5 practices within 10 miles and 73 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bicester, 7.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tingewick?
The nearest practice to Tingewick that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, about 7.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Greytown Dental Practice Ltd (7.7 miles) and Portman Smile Clinic Bicester (7.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tingewick, Buckinghamshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Tingewick, Buckinghamshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.