FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions
First Floor, Mountcharm House, Queen's Rd, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5BS, UK, Ilford IG9 5BS
5.0 (108 reviews)
About This Practice
FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Buckhurst Hill. This is the only practice we currently have on record for Buckhurst Hill. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Woodford Dental Care in Woodford Green (about 1 mile away), Chingford Smile & Orthodontic Studio in Chingford (about 2 miles away), and Apolline Dental in Chingford (about 2 miles away). The practice is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. The practice address is First Floor, Mountcharm House, Queen's Rd, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5BS, UK, postcode IG9 5BS. According to the practice's own website, it also serves Gants Hill and Loughton. Adult orthodontics is reported as a particular focus of this practice. The practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Patients have rated this practice 5.0/5 across 108 reviews. Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. This practice provides both NHS and private orthodontic care. Treatment at this practice is reported to be provided by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist.
FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions at a Glance
| Address | First Floor, Mountcharm House, Queen's Rd, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5BS, UK, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BS |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS North East London Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | NHS and private |
| Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces, NHS Braces, Retainers |
| Public rating | 5.0 out of 5 from 108 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Woodford Dental Care, Woodford Green — 1.3 miles |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions
FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,761 residents, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families here are closest to Trinity Catholic High School (1.0 miles). Within three miles there are 6 other orthodontic practices on our register. Its public rating is the highest of the 7 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 8 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,761 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 35.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Trinity Catholic High School (1.0 miles); Heathcote School & Science College (1.3 miles); West Hatch High School (1.3 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (2 offer NHS, 5 list clear aligners, 4 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 7 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London (about 8 miles) |
| Residents in IG9 | 8,733 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in IG9 | 15.8% |
| Residents per square kilometre in IG9 | 2,793 |
NHS Orthodontics in Buckhurst Hill
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board.
FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 5 list clear aligners and 4 list fixed braces. The nearest is Woodford Dental Care, 1.3 miles away.
| Practice | From FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Dental Care, Woodford Green | 1.3 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 4.7 (667) |
| Chingford Smile & Orthodontic Studio, Chingford | 1.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.3 (143) |
| Apolline Dental, Chingford | 1.6 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (418) |
| Alluring Smiles Dental Practice & Smile Design, Chingford | 1.7 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.6 (25) |
| Oak Hill Dental and Implant Centre, Highams Park | 2.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.8 (307) |
| Chingford Mount Dental Practice, Highams Park | 2.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (635) |
Practice information is compiled from official public sources and practice websites. CQC records are acknowledged under the Open Government Licence where applicable. This listing is informational and is not a clinical endorsement.
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