Orthodontic practices near Walter's Ash
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Walter's Ash, 27 practices within 10 and 141 practices within 20. The closest is WYCOMBE DENTAL CLINIC in High Wycombe, 3.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WYCOMBE DENTAL CLINICHigh Wycombe | 3.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (655 reviews) |
| Wycombe Dental HubHigh Wycombe | 3.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (732 reviews) |
| The Dental PracticeHigh Wycombe | 3.8 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (239 reviews) |
| Octagon OrthodonticsHigh Wycombe | 3.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (106 reviews) |
| Making Smiles AmershamHigh Wycombe | 3.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (121 reviews) |
| Wycombe Dental CentreHigh Wycombe | 3.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (245 reviews) |
| HW Dental CentreHigh Wycombe | 4.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (143 reviews) |
| Enhance Dental Centre.High Wycombe | 4.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (1,030 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Walter's Ash with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is High Wycombe, 3.5 miles south; the next are Wendover (6.0 miles north) and Marlow (7.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| High Wycombe | 8 | 3.5 miles south |
| Wendover | 1 | 6.0 miles north |
| Marlow | 2 | 7.4 miles south |
| Amersham | 2 | 7.5 miles east |
| Beaconsfield | 3 | 8.4 miles south-east |
| Aylesbury | 9 | 9.2 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Walter's Ash
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), 9.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairford Leys Smile CentreAylesbury | 5.0 (478 reviews) | 9.7 miles north |
| Smile Design Dental PracticeWendover | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 6.0 miles north |
| Bow House Dental Invisalign, Veneers, Bonding, Braces & Implants in TringTring | 5.0 (138 reviews) | 9.3 miles north-east |
| Thame OrthodonticsThame | 5.0 (56 reviews) | 9.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Walter's Ash 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 20.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,372 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.5% aged 16 to 24 and 36.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,276 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 8.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Buckinghamshire | 196th closest to an orthodontic practice of 335 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.5 miles away, closer than 52% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 7.7% across neighbourhoods in Buckinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Princes Risborough School — 3.2 miles The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe — 3.5 miles The Misbourne School — 3.9 miles |
| Schools in council area | 270 schools, 98,299 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | WYCOMBE DENTAL CLINIC, High Wycombe — 4 miles Smile Design Dental Practice, Wendover — 6 miles Belur Orthodontics - Specialist Orthodontist in Marlow, Marlow — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 141 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 Walter's Ash
The nearest practice to Walter's Ash is WYCOMBE DENTAL CLINIC in High Wycombe, 3.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 141.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Making Smiles Amersham (3.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Design Dental Practice (6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Walter's Ash list clear aligners, the nearest 3.5 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 Walter's Ash are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is WYCOMBE DENTAL CLINIC in High Wycombe, 3.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 31 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Walter's Ash
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The local picture in Walter's Ash
Walter's Ash — larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Walter's Ash's under-16 share sits at 20.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Walter's Ash, 7.4% of the 1,372 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.7% average across Buckinghamshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Walter's Ash is better served than 69% of towns in England. Families in Walter's Ash are served by secondary schools including Princes Risborough School (3.2 miles) and The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe (3.5 miles). DfE figures put 270 schools and 98,299 pupils across Walter's Ash's Local Authority. Walter's Ash falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Walter's Ash is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What we know about practices near Walter's Ash
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Walter's Ash. The nearest recorded are WYCOMBE DENTAL CLINIC in High Wycombe, about 4 miles away; Smile Design Dental Practice in Wendover, about 6 miles away; and Belur Orthodontics - Specialist Orthodontist in Marlow, about 7 miles away.
Walter's Ash in numbers
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The Orthodontic Journey in Walter's Ash
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Frequently Asked Questions in Walter's Ash
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Walter's Ash often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Walter's Ash?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Walter's Ash is WYCOMBE DENTAL CLINIC in High Wycombe, about 3.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Wycombe Dental Hub (3.7 miles) and The Dental Practice (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Walter's Ash?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Walter's Ash, 27 practices within 10 miles and 141 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Walter's Ash?
The nearest practice to Walter's Ash that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is WYCOMBE DENTAL CLINIC in High Wycombe, about 3.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Wycombe Dental Hub (3.7 miles) and Making Smiles Amersham (3.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Walter's Ash, Buckinghamshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Walter's Ash, Buckinghamshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.