--- title: "Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard | Orthodontist" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/banning-dental-group-and-skin-leighton-buzzard description: "Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard, orthodontist in Leighton Buzzard: address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard 12 Lake St, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1RT, UK, [Dunstable](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/leighton-buzzard) SW11 8DD 5.0 (630 reviews) Clear Aligners Invisalign NHS Braces [01525 657170](tel:01525 657170) [Visit Website](http://www.banningdental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1319757137314707509&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@banningdental.co.uk) ## About This Practice Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard is a registered orthodontic provider serving Leighton Buzzard and the surrounding area. Its 5.0 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 4.9 across the practices we track in Leighton Buzzard. The practice is reported to offer wheelchair access. This practice is reported to offer a free consultation or smile assessment for new patients. Other practices nearby include Old Bank House Dental Surgery Ltd in Leighton Buzzard (under a mile away), Smile Creations in Leighton Buzzard (under a mile away), and Premier Smile Dental Excellence | Dentist in Leighton Buzzard in Leighton Buzzard (under a mile away). Treatments offered include Invisalign, NHS Braces, and Clear Aligners. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. The practice has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 from 630 reviews. Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard is one of 5 orthodontic practices we track in Leighton Buzzard. This practice is reported to offer remote consultations, useful for an initial assessment. The practice address is 12 Lake St, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1RT, UK, postcode SW11 8DD. The practice offers both NHS-funded and private orthodontic treatment. ## Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard at a Glance | Address | 12 Lake St, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1RT, UK, Leighton Buzzard, SW11 8DD | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | NHS dental services | NHS Central East Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Funding listed | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | | Public rating | 5.0 out of 5 from 630 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Old Bank House Dental Surgery Ltd, Leighton Buzzard — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard The neighbourhood around Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard has 2,087 residents and 5.5% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Leighton Middle School is the closest secondary school, 0.2 miles from the practice. Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard is one of 5 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Its public rating is the highest of the 5 rated practices within three miles. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 35 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 2,087 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 39.3% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Leighton Middle School (0.2 miles); Brooklands Middle School (0.6 miles); Linslade School (0.8 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 4 (1 offer NHS, 1 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 5 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London (about 35 miles) | | Residents in SW11 | 12,106 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in SW11 | 54.9% | | Residents per square kilometre in SW11 | 13,348 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the SW11 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/sw11) ## NHS Orthodontics in Leighton Buzzard 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 Central East Integrated Care Board. Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard offer NHS treatment? Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard offer? Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, and Clear Aligners. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Can I get a remote consultation with Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard? Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard is reported to offer remote or virtual consultations before an in-person visit. Confirm availability directly with the practice. Does Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard offer a free consultation? Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Is Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard accessible? Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard is reported to offer wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard located? Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard is located in Dunstable. How many orthodontists are there in Leighton Buzzard? We currently track 5 orthodontic practices in Leighton Buzzard, of which Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard? 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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. What other orthodontists are near Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard? The nearest other practices on our register are Old Bank House Dental Surgery Ltd (Leighton Buzzard, under a mile away), Smile Creations (Leighton Buzzard, under a mile away), and Premier Smile Dental Excellence | Dentist in Leighton Buzzard (Leighton Buzzard, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Dunstable View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/leighton-buzzard) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [About remote orthodontic assessments View](https://virtualconsultant.online/clinicians/features/remote-assessments) [Understanding an orthodontic quote View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontic-quote-without-visiting) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Old Bank House Dental Surgery Ltd, under a mile away. | Practice | From Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Old Bank House Dental Surgery Ltd](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/old-bank-house-dental-surgery-ltd), Leighton Buzzard | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | payment plans | 5.0 (14) | | [Smile Creations](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-creations), Leighton Buzzard | under a mile west | – | ✓ | – | – | specialist | 4.6 (20) | | [Premier Smile Dental Excellence \| Dentist in Leighton Buzzard](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/premier-smile-dental-excellence-dentist-in-leighton-buzzard), Leighton Buzzard | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (228) | | [West Street Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/west-street-dental-practice), Leighton Buzzard | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, emergency, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.1 (99) | | [Floss and Smile Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/floss-and-smile-dental-practice), Dunstable | 5.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (237) | | [Dunstable Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dunstable-dental-practice), Dunstable | 6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.7 (381) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard. [Old Bank House Dental Surgery Ltd — Leighton Buzzard (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/old-bank-house-dental-surgery-ltd) [Smile Creations — Leighton Buzzard (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-creations) [Premier Smile Dental Excellence | Dentist in Leighton Buzzard — Leighton Buzzard (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/premier-smile-dental-excellence-dentist-in-leighton-buzzard) [West Street Dental Practice — Leighton Buzzard (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/west-street-dental-practice) [Floss and Smile Dental Practice — Dunstable (6 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/floss-and-smile-dental-practice) [Dunstable Dental Practice — Dunstable (6 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dunstable-dental-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Leighton Buzzard](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/leighton-buzzard) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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